Bid #RFP 2026- 506. Contact: ricky.bishop@taylorcounty.texas.gov. Texas. Taylor County, Texas, is seeking proposals for the turnkey construction of an 80' x 100' metal Law Enforcement Training Facility. The project includes site work, utilities, a full. Due Jul 9 (1 day left).
Taylor County, Texas, is seeking proposals for the turnkey construction of an 80' x 100' metal Law Enforcement Training Facility. The project includes site work, utilities, a full building shell, interior finishes for classrooms, offices, storage, and bathrooms, as well as specialized areas like a shoot house and catwalk. Bidders must comply with Texas statutory requirements, including prevailing wage rates and specific verifications. Proposals are due July 9, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 2026-506) RFP TITLE: Law Enforcement Training Facility Construction SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. CST Notice is hereby given that Taylor County, Texas, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified General Contractors for the turnkey construction of a new, 80' x 100' metal building Law Enforcement Training Facility with associated infrastructure and alternates. Submission Requirements: Sealed proposals must be received in the Taylor County Purchasing Office (600 Pecan Street, Abilene, TX 79602) no later than 10:00 A.M. CST on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Envelopes must be marked with RFP 2026-506 and contain one (1) original and one (1) copy. Statutory Requirements: * Bonds: A 5% Bid Security must accompany each proposal. 100% Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 15 days of award (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2253). • Wages & Verifications: Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2258) and mandatory state verification affidavits is required. RFP Documents: The complete procurement package may be obtained from Scott Henderson, Purchasing Agent, via email at document.write('scott.henderson'+'@'+'taylorcounty.texas.gov')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or by calling 325-738-8602. Taylor County reserves the right to reject any/all proposals and award based on "Best Value" (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 262.030).
Taylor County issued this construction opportunity in Texas, referenced as solicitation number RFP 2026- 506. Responses are due by July 9, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $1,500,000. Questions can be directed to ricky.bishop@taylorcounty.texas.gov.
Taylor County in Texas is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Texas are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Texas so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Taylor County's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 9, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to ricky.bishop@taylorcounty.texas.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Taylor County should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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