About this opportunity
AI summaryTarrant County College District seeks a vendor to provide full-scope design services for its Districtwide Access Control System modernization program. The selected contractor will modernize and standardize electronic access control infrastructure across all campuses, replacing obsolete panels and card readers while enabling full districtwide electronic lockdown capabilities. The scope includes program validation, system design development, construction documents, cost estimating, and construction administration integrated with video surveillance and emergency systems. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. TCCD will select proposals based on qualifications, reasonable pricing, and best value, requiring bidders to submit completed M/WBE and Historically Underutilized Business documentation. Prospective bidders must attend a virtual pre-bid conference on November 5, 2026, and submit all questions by November 20, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Tarrant County College District
- Solicitation No.
- 26-019
Scope of work
- Program validation and existing conditions assessment
- System design development
- Preparation of construction documents
- Cost estimating and phasing
- Construction administration
- Modernization and standardization of electronic access control infrastructure across all campuses
- Replacement of obsolete agency control panels and end-of-life card readers
- Expansion of electronic access control and enablement of full electronic lockdown capability Districtwide
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cover/Transmittal Letter | 1 |
| Relevant Project Experience and Firm Qualifications | 30 pts |
| Deliverable Example | 15 pts |
| Staffing Plan and Individual Qualifications | 30 pts |
| HUB Commitment Plan | Not specified |
| Work Plan Specific to this Project | 14 pts |
| Supplier’s Past Relationship with the District | 5 pts |
| Additional Required Forms | Pass/Fail |
| Supplemental Information | 5 pts |
| Proof of Insurance | Pass/Fail |
Documents to include with your response
- Cover/Transmittal Letter
- Company Information Form (Exhibit A)
- Certifications / Representations Form (Exhibit B)
- Non-Resident / Resident Certification (Exhibit C)
- Agreement to the Terms and Conditions of RFQ (Exhibit D)
- Felony Conviction Notification Form (Exhibit E)
- Prohibition on Contracts with Companies form (Exhibit F)
- Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Energy Companies (Exhibit G)
- Prohibition on Contracts with Companies that Discriminate Against Firearms Entity or Trade Associations (Exhibit H)
- Responsibility (Exhibit I)
Key dates
- RFQ Release Date
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Virtual Initial Public Conference
- Thursday, November 5, 2026; 11:00 a.m.
- Deadline for Questions
- Friday, November 20, 2026; 11:30 p.m.
- Qualifications Submission Deadline
- Monday, November 30, 2026; 2:00 PM
- Interviews, if required (save the date)
- Monday, January 11, 2027
- Tentative Award Date
- Thursday, February 25, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire e-Procurement platform
- Instructions
- Upload submissions to https://tccd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, TX
- Insurance and bonding
- Provide statement on letterhead agreeing to meet insurance requirements stated in Exhibit D of the Master Professional Services Agreement or listing exceptions.