FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2025

Denton County Friends of the Family Issues Request for Proposals for Rehabilitation of Woodthrush Transitional Housing Site

DENTON, Texas – Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF) announced today the release of a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the rehabilitation of its Woodthrush Transitional Housing property located at 3304 Woodthrush, Denton, Texas. The project is funded through a combination of unrestricted grant funds from the Swalm Foundation and the City of Denton’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

This rehabilitation project is a key component of DCFOF’s continued work to expand safe, stable, and accessible housing options for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to submit Competitive Sealed Bids, consistent with 2 CFR 200.320(b)(1), for a firm, fixed-price contract.

Project Scope
The Woodthrush Rehabilitation Project includes improvements across four primary scopes of work:

Electrical Systems

• Installing required bedroom circuits and alarms;
• Adding GFCI outlets per NEC standards;
• Replacing all interior and exterior light fixtures;
• Coordinating inspections and final electrical sign-offs.

General Construction & Accessibility

• Reconfiguring two bathrooms for accessibility;
• Widening interior doors and installing threshold ramps;
• Installing rated attic stairs;
• Upgrading kitchen cabinets, countertop, sink, and fixtures;
• Re-texturing and repainting living areas;
• Completing all permitting, inspections, and site cleanup.

Plumbing & Sewer

• Replacing and setting plumbing fixtures;
• Installing new water and drain lines;
• Replacing approximately 50 LF of sewer line to the street;
• Completing required testing, inspections, and City coordination.

Windows, Flooring & Insulation

• Installing new Low-E vinyl windows;
• Installing approximately 1,000 SF of vinyl flooring;
• Floating concrete as needed;
• Bringing attic insulation to R-38.

Mandatory Qualifications
Interested contractors must provide evidence of licensure, insurance, recent project experience, and references. Bidders may also indicate any materials or labor they wish to donate or discount.

RFP: Woodthrush Rehabilitation Project

• Bids Due (Sealed): December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM CT
• Public Bid Opening: December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM CT
• Notice of Intent to Award: December 26, 2025
• Contract Execution: December 30, 2025
• Notice to Proceed: January 2, 2026

Submission Requirements
Bidders must submit one sealed bid and one electronic copy. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Sealed Bid Delivery:
Denton County Friends of the Family
Attn: Procurement – Woodthrush Project
PO Box 640
Denton, TX 76202

Electronic Copy:
Email submissions to the address provided in the RFP.

DCFOF reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and make an award in the best interest of the organization and the clients it serves.

Federal Compliance
This project is funded in part by HUD’s CDBG Program and must comply with 2 CFR 200, 24 CFR Part 570, Section 3 requirements, Equal Opportunity mandates, and other applicable federal and local regulations.

About Denton County Friends of the Family
Denton County Friends of the Family is the sole provider of comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Denton County. For more than 40 years, DCFOF has provided safety, hope, healing, and justice for survivors and their families. The organization serves more than 8,000 clients annually through emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, transitional housing, and community programs.

For more information about the RFP or to request the full bid package, please contact:
(940) 387-5131 or the email listed above.