Seeking to advance the development of the Doris Hathaway Tract in Northwest Austin, the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has issued a call for proposals to find a suitable construction vendor for the project. Located at 2200 Doris Drive, the planned construction will cover a wide array of infrastructure necessities. According to the official announcement on the City of Austin's website, this includes the installation of concrete and asphalt pavement, wastewater mains and service water services, storm sewers, and the necessary traffic and erosion controls.
Firms eager to potentially tackle this undertaking will need to attend a mandatory pre-proposer conference scheduled for March 25, at 10:30 a.m. The conference aims to provide clarity and respond to queries regarding the RFP, and will be held at the Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Suite 400 in Austin. Complying with this condition is imperative to ensure inclusion in the selection process.
All proposals must be submitted to the AHFC strictly by the deadline of 2:00 p.m. CST on April 8, to be considered for the award. Submission instructions, which exclusively accept e-mail submissions, are detailed within the RFP. These can be found on the aforementioned Request for Proposals and Qualifications web page. Required elements of the proposal include a cover letter and documentation satisfying the Submittal Requirements outlined in the RFP.
For those with questions pertaining to the RFP, AHFC has designated Sarah Ramos (Procurement Specialist IV) and DeJuan Brown (Procurement Specialist III) as the primary points of contact. Ramos and Brown can be reached via their respective email addresses provided in the city's notification. Individuals seeking further information or clarification of the RFP requirements should be sure to make a written request for such information to AHFC no later than ten (10) working days before the RFP submittal due date, which is March 25th. Amendments to the RFP documentation will only be made by addendum. Any significant questions and answers will subsequently be compiled into a Clarification Document(s).
Inherent in this competitive proposal process is a chance for construction firms to contribute to Austin's infrastructure and growth. The development of the Doris Hathaway Tract signifies another step in the city's efforts to manage its burgeoning population and the accompanying need for updated infrastructure. Such civic projects underscore the community's long-term investment in facilitating not only its current requirements but also preparing for its dynamic future.
