Demolition, site work, paving, new construction, renovation and addition to a mixed-use development in San Antonio, Texas. Completed plans call for the addition of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for the renovation of a educational facility; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for the construction of a 25,000-square-foot educational facility.

The Northside Independent School District ("NISD" or "Owner") of Bexar County, Texas proposes to construct a BUILDING REPLACEMENT AT GREGORIO ESPARZA ES ("Project") and is requesting competitive sealed proposals for the work pursuant to Chapter 226 9 of the Government Code . The Owner may select the Proposal that offers the "best value" for the District based on the published selection criteria, weight of criteria, and on its ranking evaluation. Prior to approval of the recommended Offeror by the Board of Trustees, the District's representative Owner may attempt to negotiate a contract and discuss options for scope or time modifications and price change(s) associated with the modification(s) if proposed prices are more than the District's budget for the project. Proposals are to be submitted in accordance with this invitation and the accompanying instructions. Northside facilities are accessible to disabled persons. To arrange for special assistance for this meeting, the Pre - Proposal Conference, and any other meeting , or if you have questions regarding accessibility, please contact the Facilities & Operations Department in advance of the meeting. DESCRIPTI ON OF PROJECT: The Project is generally described as follows: The construction of a +-25,000 SF building replacement of a new gym, cafeteria and kitchen, renovation and relocation of the administration area in the existing part of Gregorio Esparza Elementary School Building, including parking, bus loop and security fencing and all general construction, site work, heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and all other work as indicated on the construction documents. TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: The Project must be complete and ready for occupancy not later than OCTOBER 6 , 2025 assuming that the successful Offeror is given notice of its top ranking on or before APRIL 24, 2024 . Any proposal must provide for final completion by this dat e. The Notice to Proceed may be issued up to forty - five (45) consecutive calendar days following the Notice of Award. The Contractor shall take this period into account in the preparation of its Proposal. No claim for additional time shall be considered unless this period is exceeded. Alternately, Offerors may be asked to submit the number of calendar days required for completion of the Work, if completion of the Work shall be prior to such date. ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $15,500,000.00 based on the Plans and Specifications dated MARCH 6 , 2024 , Job No. 2024 - 010 prepared by KAARLSEN NOONAN RITTIMANN GARCIA (" Consultant ") Subcontractors and suppliers may obtain up to one (1 ) set of Proposal Documents from the office of the Consultant upon receipt by Consultant of a deposit, in the form of cash or a check, payable to Consultant in the amount of $ 200.00 for each set which shall be refundable provided the subcontractor or supplier submits a valid proposal and also provided that the Contract Documents are returned to the Consultant in good condition within ten (10) days after the date of receipt of proposals. Additional sets may be purchased from the Consultant by General Contractor, subcontractor or supplier at the cost of $ 200.00 per set. All payments shall be made payable to the order of KAARLSEN NOONAN RITTIMANN GARCIA . No partial sets of bid documents will be issued, and the Owner and/or Consultant will have no responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of documents. If the Proposal Documents are timely returned but in poor condition, a reasonable amount for the cost of reproduction will be deducted from the amount of deposit and the remaining balance will refunded to the General Contractor, subcontractor or supplier. If the Proposal Documents are not timely returned to Consultant , or if a proposal is not submitted, the deposit will be forfeited SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSAL RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS : All proposals must be delivered in person or by United States mail, and finalized prior to the closing time. Proposals received by oral, telephonic, facsimile, or other electronic means are invalid and will not receive consideration. All documents required to be submitted as set forth in the Instructions to Offerors must be finalized prior to the closing time. Submittals shall be enclosed in a sealed, opaque envelope, addressed to the "Board of Trustees for Northside Independent School District" at the address specified below and identified as a proposal for the BUILDING REPLACEMENT AT GREGORIO ESPARZA ES , RFCS P No. 2024 - 010. If the proposal is delivered other than by personal delivery, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope clearly notated "Sealed Proposal Enclosed " on the face thereof. All proposals must be delivered to Owner at the following address: Ms. Andrea Tena Northside Independent School District Purchasing Department 607 Richland Hills Dr., Ste. 700 San Antonio, TX 78245 - 2149 Proposals will be received by the Owner until APRIL 2, 2024 , 3:00pm . At such time, all proposals timely received shall be publicly opened and the name of the Offeror and the monetary terms of the proposal read aloud. Each Offeror shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery of its proposal to the location designated for receipt of proposal. Proposals received after the date , time , or at the wrong location, will not receive consideration and will be returned unopened. Should you have any questions regarding the bidding process, please contact the Purchasing Department via telephone at (210) 39 7 - 87 10 or via email at purchasing@nisd.net . Attachments herein may not be required at Proposal Opening but will be required once the project is awarded or upon completion of the project. PROPOSAL SECURITY: Each proposal must be accompanied by proposal security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total proposal, including all additive alternatives, pledging that the successful Offeror will, within 30 calendar days after the successful Offeror is notified of receipt of its proposal, enter into a written contract with the Owner on the terms stated in the "Proposal Documents", as evidenced by the unconditional execution and delivery of such contract, and furnish payment and performance bonds, evidence of insurance and other submittals as required by the "Proposal Documents". Should the successful Offeror fail or refuse to enter into such contract or furnish such bonds or evidence of insurance within the time above - stated, such proposal security shall be forfeited to the Owner as damages, not as a penalty. Such proposal security shall be in the form of cash, certified funds payable to the order of the Owner, or a bond in favor of the Owner. The bond shall be on AIA Document A310 " 2010 Edition," and shall b e issued by a corporate surety duly authorized and admitted to do business in the State of Texas , and licensed by the Stat e of Texas to issue surety bond s and to be an executed original . If the amount of the bond exceeds the legal underwriting limitation of the surety, the Offeror and the surety shall provide the Owner with evidence that the excess is reinsured with one or more reinsurers who are duly authorized, accredited, and licensed to do business in the State of Texas. Any proposal which is not accompanied with proposal security in the form and amount required herein shall be rejected as nonconforming. The Owner shall have the right to retain the security of all Offerors to whom an award is being considered until either (i) the Contract has been unconditionally executed and delivered by the parties and any required payment and performance bonds, evidence of insurance and other submittals have been furnished, or (ii) all proposals have been rejected by the Owner without the acceptance of any proposal A certified check or proposal bond issued by surety authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of Texas in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Proposal, plus all additive alternatives, if applicable, to be attached to the Proposal Form The Offeror shall include evidence of its ability to obtain the required bonds and insurance, and the ability to cover operating expenses. Such evidence includes pertinent bank, bonding company, and creditor references, with account numbers, points of contact, and telephone numbers. Each Offeror shall be capable of furnishing payment and performance bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum. Time for Completion : If awarded the Contract, the Offeror agrees to commence the Work within 10 days after Notice to Proceed is given by the Owner, and assuming such notice of award is given on or before APRIL 24. 2024 , to achieve Substantial Completion o f the Work on or before OCTOBER 6 , 2025 ACCEPTANCE AND/OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: The Owner may request from Offeror a written interpretation of any term or statement in the proposal that is or appears unclear or subject to more than one interpretation, and may act upon such written interpretation. Conditional proposals will not be accepted. The Owner shall have the right to reject all proposals, to reject a proposal not accompanied by the required security, to reject a proposal which is in any way incomplete, irregular or nonconforming, or to reject a proposal which may otherwise be legally rejected for any reason. To the extent allowed by law, the Owner may waive any formality in any proposal.