Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving

The City of Houston is soliciting professional engineering services for the Potomac and Nantucket Drainage and Paving Improvement Project under solicitation number PES-2026-0009. The project aims to address structural flooding and infrastructure deficiencies by implementing solutions for drainage, paving, and water and wastewater improvements. The scope of work is structured into three phases: preliminary design, final design, and construction phase services. Technical requirements include field investigations, review of record plans, and the analysis of historical flood data to upgrade aging infrastructure. Estimated construction costs are approximately 10.1 million dollars, with total project costs for selected alternatives reaching up to 11.6 million dollars. Qualified firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications via the Beacon portal by September 17, 2026. Submissions are subject to strict formatting guidelines, including a maximum of eight single-sided pages in landscape orientation. The procurement process includes significant compliance requirements, such as a 4 percent WBE and 11 percent SBE participation goal, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and the submission of electronic certified payroll. Required documentation for submission includes an anti-collusion statement, a conflict of interest questionnaire, anti-lobbying and debarment certifications, and a detailed ownership information form. Award evaluation is based on a specific matrix of qualifications, and the selected engineer will be required to maintain a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control program throughout the project lifecycle.