Animal Shelter

The City of Sugar Land is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified general contractors to design and construct a new 18,635‑square‑foot animal shelter at 7722 Highway 90A. The facility will house kennels for dogs and cats, reception, adoption areas, offices, a classroom, a medical suite, restrooms, a garage/sally‑port, storage, and support spaces, plus exterior parking, fencing, drives, sidewalks, and play yards. The construction budget is approximately $16‑$17 million, and the contract will be awarded based on price, project‑management plan, past experience with similar animal‑shelter projects, and financial capacity. Substantial completion must be achieved within 365 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with final punch‑list completion 30 days thereafter. • Scope: Full design‑build of a municipal animal‑shelter building and site improvements. • Budget: $16‑$17 million (lump‑sum). • Schedule: Pre‑proposal meeting 4 Nov 2026 (non‑mandatory); questions due 12 Nov 2026; proposals due 19 Nov 2026; 365‑day construction window plus 30‑day close‑out. • Evaluation: 60 % price, 15 % project‑management plan, 15 % past shelter experience, 5 % company history, 5 % financials. • Mandatory requirements: General liability, workers’ comp, automobile liability, and umbrella coverage per contract value; bonding and insurance documentation.