IDIQ Design Services - Structural Engineering

This contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation for Structural Engineering Design Services issued by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio under RFQ Number 745-26-QU02. The procurement follows a two-step qualifications-based selection process, with the initial step requiring respondents to submit a statement of qualifications by June 12, 2026, through the Bonfire portal, with no physical submissions permitted. The evaluation will be based exclusively on technical and professional qualifications, as pricing, fees, and compensation are explicitly excluded from consideration, aligning with Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) principles. The award will be made to the firm deemed to offer the best value through subjective assessment of ten evaluation criteria, including past performance, project team capabilities, adherence to university renovation guidelines, knowledge of best practices covering fourteen specific sub-factors such as sustainability and code compliance, and ability to resolve past project issues. The contract duration is two years, with an option for two additional one-year renewals, creating a potential five-year performance period with a maximum total value of $5,000,000. All services must be performed on-site at the university’s campus in San Antonio, Texas, and are initiated via individual project proposals rather than fixed line items. The contract imposes stringent compliance obligations, including mandatory submission of a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan if the respondent self-certifies as a certified Veteran-Owned or Historically Underutilized Business. Respondents must affirm compliance with Texas state laws regarding franchise tax, child support, no boycott of Israel, and absence of business dealings with Iran or Sudan, and must disclose ownership interests exceeding ten percent. Contractor personnel accessing university facilities are subject to background checks and ongoing security reviews, with prohibitions on affiliation with foreign adversaries as defined under U.S. national security statutes. The Services Provider must designate a permanent representative, and any changes require prior written approval. Documentation must comply with Texas public information and recordkeeping laws, and all invoices must be submitted electronically to a designated email address. The contract does not reference federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses but instead uses article-based contractual terms. There are no specified FOB terms, packaging requirements, or government invoicing systems like WAWF; payment processing is handled through state financial procedures and requires adherence to GAAP and audit rights. The solicitation prohibits the inclusion of pricing information and limits the proposal to 50 pages, excluding certain attachments, with all submissions evaluated solely