Site work and new construction of a pre-engineered storage facility in Angleton, Texas. Completed plans call for the construction of a 7,153-square-foot pre-engineered storage facility; and for site work for a pre-engineered storage facility.

Respondents using the U.S. mail should take this possible delay into account when using the U.S. Mail. Mailing Address Susan Serrano, CTPM, CTCM County Purchasing Director Brazoria County Courthouse Purchasing Department 111 E. Locust, BLDG a-29, Suite 100 Angleton, Texas 77515 Brazoria County is seeking proposals on behalf of the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association, for the construction of a new, pre-engineered metal building of approximately 7,153 square feet for a new training facility. The facility will include offices, kitchen, meeting rooms, conference room, lobby, restrooms and other miscellaneous areas. The Contract consists of all documents included in this Competitive Sealed Proposal Number 24-16, as well as addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract and modifications issued after execution of the Contract. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may only be amended or modified under the terms of this Contract. Brazoria County may make partial or complete awards to one or more vendors (if applicable) whichever is in the best interest of the County. This project will be paid for with federal funding from the Department of the Treasury using American Rescue Plan Act funding, provided to Brazoria County. The statements, findings, conclusions and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Treasury. Services shall be in conformance with all federal requirements for the American Rescue Plan Act. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS This Contract and all claims, suits or obligations arising under or related to this Contract are subject to the receipt and availability of funds appropriated by the Texas Legislature for the purposes of this Contract or the respective claim, suit or obligation, as applicable. In accordance with Texas Government Code 2269, Brazoria County is seeking proposals on behalf of the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association, for the construction of a new, pre-engineered metal building of approximately 7,153 square feet for a new training facility. The facility will include offices, kitchen, meeting rooms, conference room, lobby, restrooms and other miscellaneous areas. Training Facility Estimated Budget: $2,500,000.00. Engine Bay Building Estimated Budget: $550,000.00 Estimated Completion Time: 12-14 months from contractor mobilization *Due to the nature of the funding source, construction must be completed by December 31, 2026. Any prospective respondent desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must make a written request through electronically which must be received by the Purchasing Department at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled time for the offer opening. Any information given to a prospective respondent concerning this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other known prospective respondents as a written amendment/addendum to the solicitation. It is the Respondent's responsibility to verify the issuance of Addenda in regard to this Offer. All Addenda shall be submitted to all known respondents and shall be posted electronically. Brazoria County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids/offers as it deems in its best interest and to waive any formalities. Deadline for Questions (Clarifications) Submitted February 2, 2024. Any prospective respondent desiring any explanation or interpretation of the proposal must make a written request which must be received by the Purchasing Department. The request must be emailed to bidclarifications@brazoriacountytx.gov. Emails must include the project name and number in the subject field. All responses to questions or clarification requests will be answered in the form of an addendum after the question deadline and no later than 5 business days prior to the opening/closing date of the solicitation. Deadline for Addendum to be posted in Bonfire February 12, 2024 Step Two - Interviews (if requested by evaluation committee) Interviews with short-listed candidates Selection committee recommendation Negotiations (if applicable to project) Enter into negotiations with highest ranked firm TBD Award - Contract approval by Commissioner's Court March 2024 Brazoria County Purchasing Department shall receive, publicly open, and read aloud the names of the offerors and any monetary proposals made by the offerors. Brazoria County shall select the offeror that submits the proposal that offers the best value for the County based on: (1) the selection criteria in the request for proposal and the weighted value for those criteria in the request for proposal; and (2) its ranking evaluation. Brazoria County shall first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected offeror. The governmental entity and its architect or engineer may discuss with the selected offeror options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If Brazoria County is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected offeror, the County shall, formally and in writing, end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to the next offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all proposals are rejected. An evaluation committee will examine all responses to this Proposal. Responses that do not conform to the instructions given or that do not address all the questions and services specified may be eliminated from consideration. Brazoria County, however, reserves the right to accept such a response if it is determined to be in the County's best interest to do so. Brazoria County may seek clarifications from respondents during the evaluation process. Respondents may NOT initiate discussions with Brazoria County during the evaluation process. Brazoria County expects to receive clarifications from respondent personnel authorized to enter into contractual obligations. Brazoria County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this Competitive Sealed Proposal. If the Vendor shall fail to fully complete the work within the time specified on the Bid Form (subject however to extensions of time duly granted in the manner and for the causes specified in the herein) the Vendor shall be charged by Brazoria County as liquidated and ascertained damages the sum of seven hundred and eighty-five dollars ($785.00) dollars for each working day that the work remains incomplete beyond the time herein fixed for the completion, it being hereby expressly and mutually agreed that from the nature of the case it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damage which would or will be suffered in the event that the Vendor should fail to fully complete the work within the time specified, and it being further agreed that said charge herein provided for is reasonable and proper in the premises. The amount so charged may be deducted by Brazoria County from any moneys which might otherwise be or become payable to the Vendor. BID BOND: If required by the County, all respondents must submit with bid, a Bid Bond for at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price, if the bid exceeds $100,000 in Contract price or if the Contract includes construction of public work. Such Bid Bond issued by a surety, acceptable to Brazoria County, authorized to do business in the State of Texas, is a guaranty that the respondent will enter into a contract with Brazoria County (as outlined in the Instructions/Specifications/Statement of Work and attachments) and that offer will furnish the requisite performance and payment bonds as may be required. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: In the event the total accepted proposal price exceeds $25,000 the successful respondent must provide to the office of the County Purchasing Director, a payment bond, and if the price exceeds $100,000 the successful respondent must also provide a performance bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract sum within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notification of bid/proposal award. Such bonds shall be executed by a corporate surety or corporate sureties in accordance with Article 7.19-1, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code. Such corporate surety/sureties shall be duly authorized and admitted to do business in the State of Texas and licensed in the State of Texas to issue fidelity and surety bonds with a Best Rating of "A" or better and have a bonding capacity adequate for the prescribed amount. Brazoria County reserves the right to accept or reject any surety company proposed by the respondent. In the event Brazoria County rejects the proposed surety company, the respondent will be afforded five (5) additional days to submit the required bonds issued by a surety company acceptable to Brazoria County.