Bid guide
How to bid on Engineering Site Services for New Public Health Laboratory (DSHS / DPHL2)
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Texas Facilities Commission is seeking a professional engineering team to provide site-related services for a new 220,000-square-foot public health laboratory in Austin, Texas. This facility, known as DPHL2, will include Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 and 2 laboratories, plus a separate BSL-3 facility.
This project is a significant investment by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to expand its laboratory capacity, accommodate evolving technology, and support a growing population. The selected engineering team will collaborate with DSHS, the owner, project management, other consultants, and the construction manager to deliver a flexible, innovative, and technically complex facility. The estimated value of this contract is $1.5 million.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued on August 24, 2026. There are two mandatory pre-submittal conferences: one on September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and another on September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. You must attend one of these.
The deadline for submitting questions is September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The Texas Facilities Commission will respond to questions by September 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The final deadline for submitting your qualifications is September 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. If interviews are required, they will be held on October 12, 2026. The contract is expected to be executed by November 3, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional engineering firms with expertise in site services engineering, particularly those with experience in complex laboratory facilities, including Biosafety Level (BSL) 1, 2, and 3 environments. Firms should be prepared to work collaboratively within a large project team involving multiple stakeholders.
The project falls under the construction category, specifically for professional services related to engineering design and site development for a major public health infrastructure project.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to view the original source on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). No account is needed to view the posting and its associated documents.
Once you have reviewed the full solicitation, submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline of September 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Ensure you attend one of the mandatory pre-submittal conferences on September 8 or 9, 2026.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the entire Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to understand all requirements and evaluation criteria. Pay close attention to the specific experience and qualifications requested for site services engineering, especially concerning laboratory facilities and biosafety levels.
Highlight your firm's experience with similar large-scale public sector projects and your ability to collaborate effectively with multiple agencies and stakeholders. Clearly articulate your team's expertise in delivering flexible, innovative, and technically complex solutions. Ensure all mandatory attendance and submission deadlines are met, particularly for the pre-submittal conference and question submission.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Texas Facilities Commission; the original posting controls.