IDIQ Structural Engineering Services

Sam Houston State University is soliciting qualifications for an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure structural engineering services under solicitation number 753-26-00033, with a submission deadline of August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The contract will be awarded based on the selection of the most qualified respondent through a subjective evaluation by a committee appointed by the Director of Facilities Planning & Construction, with weighted criteria focused on personnel qualifications (35%), past performance on similar IDIQ structural engagements (35%), knowledge of best practices (15%), ability to deliver services (10%), and general statement of qualifications and availability (5%). Services include structural analysis, condition assessments, preliminary and detailed design, construction documentation, cost estimation, bidding assistance, and on-site contract administration for campus facilities in Huntsville, Texas. Work may be performed on an hourly or lump-sum fee basis, with payment terms to be negotiated after selection. The initial contract term includes a one-year base period with an option for a one-year extension. Respondents must submit five identical signed copies of their qualifications, one PDF flash drive, and a separately sealed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan with one original, one copy, and two flash drives. The submission is limited to 50 printed pages with specific formatting requirements including sequential numbering, divider sheets with tabs, and spiral or staple binding only. All proposers must comply with multiple Texas state laws, including certification of franchise tax status under Chapter 171, verification of no child support delinquency under Family Code Section 231.006, and affirmation that neither the respondent nor its affiliates are majority-owned or controlled by entities in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia under Government Code Chapter 2274. Additional compliance requirements include completing a certified cybersecurity training program within 30 days of contract award, refraining from requiring vaccine passports, ensuring no discrimination against firearm entities or energy companies, and not participating in boycotts of Israel. Federal compliance includes adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations, as well as occupational safety standards under OSHA. Professional registration with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is mandatory, and respondents must provide a five-year claims history for professional malpractice insurance. Indemnification obligations extend to the university, its regents, officers, employees, and agents for claims arising from negligence,