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 scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov 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).