RFP 2026- 506 Law Enforcement Training Facility
| Location: | Texas |
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| Posted: | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Agency: | Taylor County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP 2026- 506 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFP 2026- 506
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| Bid Title: |
RFP 2026- 506 Law Enforcement Training Facility
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| Category: | Invitations to Bid |
| Status: | Open |
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County Of Taylor
Purchasing Agent
Scott Henderson
600 Pecan Street
Abilene, Texas 79602
Phone - 325-738-8602
FAX - 325-674-1375
Email- scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
RFP TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY
RFP NUMBER: R.F.P. 2026-506
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 9, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
Purchasing Agent: Scott Henderson
Address: 600 Pecan Street, Abilene, Texas 79602
Phone: 325-738-8602 | Fax: 325-674-1375
Email: scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The Taylor County Commissioners’ Court is soliciting proposals for furnishing the
merchandise, supplies, services, and/or equipment set forth in this Request for Proposals.
All proposals must be received in the Taylor County Purchasing Office, 600 Pecan Street,
Abilene, Texas, 79602, no later than 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 9, 2026. Public Opening of
the proposals will be held in the Purchasing Conference Room at that time. All proposals
which are mailed, shipped, etc. should be addressed as follows:
Taylor County Purchasing Department
600 Pecan Street
Abilene, Texas, 79602
Attn: Scott Henderson
All proposals must be in sealed envelopes clearly marked with Proposal Number and
Proposal Title. Completed Proposals must contain one (1) original and one (1) copy.
Original proposals must be clearly marked “ORIGINAL” and contain all original
signatures.
The Taylor County Commissioners’ Court reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any
or all proposals, waive minor technicalities, and award the proposal which best serves the
interest of Taylor County.
Late proposals will be returned to the Offeror unopened. Taylor County will not be
responsible for un-marked, or improperly marked proposals or proposals delivered to
the wrong location.
Proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official opening. Alterations made
before opening time must be initialed by the Offeror to guarantee authenticity. After the
official opening, proposals may not be amended, altered, or withdrawn without the
recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the approval of the Taylor County
Commissioners’ Court. All proposals become the property of Taylor County and will not be
returned to the Offeror.
Taylor County is exempt from Federal excise and sales tax; therefore, tax must not be
included in this proposal.
The undersigned agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to furnish all items upon which prices
are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the Request for
Proposal. The period of acceptance of this proposal will be thirty- (30) calendar days
minimum unless the Offeror notes a different period. Proposals must be submitted on the
attached Proposal Worksheet. By returning the signed Proposal Worksheet, Offeror certifies
that:
1. Invoices shall be sent directly to Taylor County, Purchasing Department, 600 Pecan
Street, Abilene, Texas, 79602. Payments will be processed within 30 days after receipt of
the invoice or items, whichever is later. Invoices must be itemized and must reference
the Taylor County Purchase Order Number to be processed.
2. Payment shall not constitute an acceptance of the item(s) proposed nor impair the
County’s right to inspect or any of its remedies.
3. Delivery, Site Access, and Staging: The Contractor is responsible for coordinating site
access, material staging, and the security of all goods, supplies, and equipment delivered
to the construction site. Deliveries and construction activities shall be directed to:
Law Enforcement Training Facility Site (New Build)
ATTN: Sheriff Ricky Bishop
4. Hours of delivery/service shall be between 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, unless otherwise stipulated.
5. All prices are to be firm, unless stated differently in the Specific Contract Information.
6. Proposals should be priced using the Proposal Worksheet form included with this
proposal. Purchases will be made on a cash basis. The award will be made to a single
General Contractor based on the total Base Bid amount, plus any Bid Alternates selected by
Taylor County. In case the unit price of an item differs from the extended price for the
quantity proposed, the unit price would govern.
7. The price to be paid by the County shall be that contained in the Proposal Worksheet. The
Offeror warrants this price to be no higher than Offeror’s current prices on orders by others
for products of the kind and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities
under similar or like conditions and methods of purchase.
8. A list of references of current users is to be furnished in the proposed worksheet. Failure
to do so may render the proposal unresponsive. Current Taylor County vendors may omit
this requirement.
9. The offeror shall attach to the Proposal Worksheet, and it shall be made a part of this
proposal, regularly printed literature as published by the manufacturer, which sets out and
describes the goods, equipment, or supplies to be furnished by the offeror.
10. Any proposals not conforming to the specifications shall be rejected. It will be the
responsibility of the offeror to conform to the specifications unless deviations have been
specifically cited by the vendor and acceptance made based on the exception.
11. The Commissioners’ Court will award the proposal, which will be followed by the issuing
of a Purchase Order or a letter noting the award. The purchase order or letter of award,
together with the signed Proposal Worksheet will be construed as the contractual
agreement.
12. Special Notation: A comparative performance evaluation may be required to assist in
the determination of overall efficiency of similar units. This may include, but is not limited
to, samples of supplies or field test of equipment.
13. Item(s) proposed are subject to the County inspection and approval within a reasonable
amount of time. If specifications are not met, material may be returned at offeror’s expense
and risk for all damages incidental to the rejection.
14. Evaluation Criteria: The proposal will be evaluated with regards to the following criteria
factors:
• A. Total Proposed Cost (Base Bid + Accepted Alternates) - 50%
• B. Contractor’s past performance record with Taylor County and references from
similar public facility projects - 30%
• C. Proposed Construction Schedule and estimated time to Substantial Completion -
20%
Taylor County reserves the right to select evaluation methods deemed most appropriate.
Each proposal will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, regardless of any previous
evaluation method. The period of acceptance of this proposal will be thirty (30) calendar
days (minimum) unless the Vendor notes a different period.
15. Minimum Insurance Requirements
All insurance requirements, including Workers’ Compensation, as outlined in the Texas
State Statutes shall be met prior to any delivery or commencement of work and shall
remain in effect during the life of this contract. Labor is included with this bid, and a
Workers’ Compensation Affidavit must be completed, signed, and returned with the Bid
Worksheet.
The Contractor shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Insurance (attached to the Bid
Worksheet) reflecting the following minimum coverage requirements. The County must be
listed as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Automobile Liability policies.
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL)
• Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
• General Aggregate: $2,000,000
• Coverage must include bodily injury, property damage, and completed
operations.
2. Automobile Liability
• Combined Single Limit (CSL): $1,000,000
• Coverage must include owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles utilized during
the execution of the contract.
3. Builder’s Risk Insurance
• Limit: 100% of the completed value of the project (Estimated at $1,500,000).
• The Contractor shall maintain Builder’s Risk insurance on an "all-risk" basis,
protecting the County and the Contractor against loss or damage to the facility
during construction (including fire, wind, theft, and vandalism) until final
acceptance by the County.
4. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)
• Each Occurrence/Aggregate: $1,000,000
• Applicable specifically to the delegated design requirements of this project (e.g.,
the structural engineering and design of the catwalk system). The Contractor
must ensure that the Texas-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) contracted to
provide stamped drawings carries this minimum coverage.
5. Umbrella / Excess Liability
• Each Occurrence/Aggregate: $2,000,000
• This policy shall "follow form" and provide excess coverage over the underlying
General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employers' Liability policies.
16. Bonding Requirements: In accordance with Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government
Code, the following bonds are required for this project:
• Bid Bond: A bid guarantee equivalent to 5% of the total proposed bid price is
required to be submitted with the proposal.
• Performance Bond: A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract
price is required to secure the fulfillment of all the contractor's obligations under
the contract.
• Payment Bond: A Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price is
required solely for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material in the
execution of the work provided for in the contract.
17. Whenever an article or material is defined by describing a proprietary product or by using
the name of a manufacturer, the term “or equal” if not inserted shall be implied. The specific
article or material shall be understood as descriptive, not restrictive.
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