On-Call Electrical Engineering Services Port Wide 2027

The Port of Houston Authority is soliciting proposals for on-call professional electrical engineering services to support its Project and Construction Management Department. This port-wide initiative covers all PHA facilities, including the General Cargo Terminals, Bayport Container Terminal, and Barbours Cut Container Terminal, with primary coordination based at the Port Administration Building in Houston, Texas. The contract is structured for execution on a time and materials or fixed-price basis through individual task orders issued as needed, with an expected project completion date of December 31, 2028. Qualified firms must submit their responses via the Workday eProcurement system by October 21, 2026, at 11:00 am. Evaluation is based on a weighted scale consisting of Qualifications and Quality of Services at 60 percent and Performance Plans and Other Benefits at 40 percent. Key selection factors include the firm's reputation, past performance on comparable projects, the availability of key personnel, project approach, and quality assurance processes. Compliance requirements include the submission of a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire per Texas Local Government Code, a Small Business Enterprise Participation Statement of Intent, and evidence of authorization to conduct business in Texas. Successful respondents must adhere to strict professional standards of care and provide monthly detailed invoicing in accordance with Texas Government Code. Additionally, contractors must maintain required workers compensation coverage and grant PHA audit access to ensure compliance with small business participation goals.