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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.
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Houston seeks engineering services for drainage and paving improvements; submit by September 17, 2026.
DOCX, High priority: read this firstownership-information-form
HighAI Summary for City of Houston Ownership Information Form: This document is the City of Houston Ownership Information Form, revised on 12/23/2019. It is used to comply with the City of Houston Contractor Ownership Disclosure Ordinance, the Fair Campaign Ordinance, and the State of Texas Statement of Residency Requirements. The form requires bidders to disclose full legal names, addresses, ownership details of 10% or more, officers, and directors. It includes instructions for completion, definitions of resident and nonresident bidders, and sections for listing addresses, officers, directors, and ownership information. The form must be submitted with the official bid or proposal and is critical for contract compliance and award considerations.
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HighAI Summary for Exhibit II - W/SBE Participation Plan/Good Faith Efforts: A form used by bidders to document their Women and Small Business Enterprise (W/SBE) participation plan or to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet the City's W/SBE contract goals. It includes sections for listing certified W/SBE firms, their scope of work, and the percentage of participation.
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DOCX, High priority: read this firstoffer-submittal
HighAI Summary for Exhibit I - Offer and Submittal References: This document, titled Exhibit I - Offer and Submittal References, is a formal submission form for a contract offer. It requires the respondent's authorized representative to sign and notarize the submission, affirming no commission or contingent fees were paid to secure the contract. The document collects essential information including the contractor's legal name, federal ID, contact details, and a list of previous customers with contract details and project descriptions. It also includes a section for listing proposed subcontractors and the specific work they will perform. This form is critical for contract award consideration and compliance verification.
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HighAI Summary for PES-2026-0009: Potomac and Nantucket Drainage and Paving Improvement Project: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Houston on August 21, 2026, seeking professional engineering services for the Potomac and Nantucket Drainage and Paving Improvement Project. The scope includes drainage, paving, water, and wastewater improvements, spanning preliminary design (Phase I) and final design (Phase II). Submissions are due by September 17, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage Report (WBS M410002 0001 4): A technical drainage and paving report prepared by United Engineers, Inc. for the City of Houston, revised May 18, 2022. The document analyzes existing, previously proposed, and newly proposed drainage conditions for the Potomac and Nantucket project area using ATLAS 14 precipitation data and the Rational method to alleviate capacity problems in the storm system.
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HighAI Summary for Potomac & Nantucket Drainage and Paving Project - Engineering Letter Report: An Engineering Letter Report (ELR) dated January 2015 prepared by United Engineers, Inc. for the City of Houston. The document details the analysis and recommendations for the Potomac and Nantucket Paving and Drainage Project (WBS No. M-410002-0001-3), including assessments of wastewater, paving, storm sewers, and water infrastructure. It includes a preliminary construction cost estimate of $10,091,566.00 and outlines proposed improvements to meet City of Houston standards.
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HighAI Summary for Three-Phase Professional Engineering Services Contract Template: A sample contract template between the City of Houston, Texas, and a professional engineering firm for three-phase professional engineering services. The document outlines the legal agreement, definitions for basic and additional services, and references the City of Houston Infrastructure Design Manual.
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LowAI Summary for Exhibit B - Project Vicinity Map (Potomac and Nantucket): A project vicinity map provided by United Engineers, Inc. for the Department of Houston Public Works, Engineering & Construction Division. The document identifies the project location for area drainage and paving at Potomac and Nantucket, showing surrounding streets and landmarks including US-59 and 610.
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LowAI Summary for Exhibit IV - Anti-Collusion Statement (RFQ): This document is Exhibit IV, an Anti-Collusion Statement associated with a Request for Quotation (RFQ). It certifies that the respondent has not engaged in any collusion or agreements that would restrain free competitive bidding for the contract award. The statement requires the respondent's signature and date to affirm this certification.
LowAI Summary for Exhibit V - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire: This document is a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire for vendors doing business with a local governmental entity, reflecting changes made by H.B. 23, 84th Legislature. It is filed in accordance with Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code, requiring vendors to disclose business relationships, employment, gifts, or family relationships with local government officers. The questionnaire must be filed within seven business days after the vendor becomes aware of facts requiring disclosure. The document includes relevant legal citations and definitions from the Local Government Code sections 176.001, 176.003, and 176.006, outlining the requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
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DOCX, Low prioritycertification
LowAI Summary for Exhibit VI - Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension: This document is Exhibit VI, a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters for Primary Covered Transactions. It outlines the requirements for contractors to certify that they and their principals are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from federal procurement and non-procurement programs under Executive Orders 12549 and 12689 and 2 C.F.R. Part 3000. The certification includes statements about the absence of convictions, indictments, or terminations for cause related to public transactions within the past three years. Instructions detail the importance of truthful certification and consequences of false statements. The document serves as a compliance addendum to ensure eligibility for participation in covered transactions with the City.
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DOCX, Low prioritycertification
LowAI Summary for Exhibit VII - Anti-Lobbying Certification: This document is Exhibit VII, titled Anti-Lobbying Certification. It certifies that no federal appropriated funds have been used to influence federal officials or members of Congress in connection with federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements. It requires disclosure if non-federal funds are used for lobbying and mandates inclusion of this certification in all subawards. The certification is a material fact under 31 USC § 1352 and subject to penalties for non-compliance. The document includes spaces for contractor and authorized official information, signature, and date.
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LowAI Summary for PES-2026-0009 Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving Improvement Project Pre-Submission Conference: Presentation slides from the September 3, 2026, pre-submission conference for Solicitation No. PES-2026-0009. The document outlines the RFQ process for professional engineering services regarding drainage, paving, and water/wastewater improvements in the Potomac and Nantucket area, including key deadlines (submission due September 17, 2026), evaluation criteria, and a brief overview of the project scope.
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LowAI Summary for PES 2026-0009 Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving Pre-Bid Meeting: Presentation slides from a pre-bid meeting held on September 3, 2026, for the Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving project (PES 2026-0009). The document outlines the Pay or Play Program, WBE (4%) and SBE (11%) goals, good faith effort requirements, and documentation needed for WSBE participation (Documents 00470, 00471, 00472). It also addresses prevailing wage requirements and the use of the City of Houston's certified firm directory.
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LowAI Summary for PES-2026-0009 Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving - Pre-Submission Attendance: Attendance log for the pre-submission meeting held on September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM regarding project PES-2026-0009 for Potomac and Nantucket Area Drainage and Paving. The document lists representatives and companies attending the session.
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LowAI Summary for Potomac & Nantucket Area Drainage & Paving Project - TRC Presentation: A Technical Review Committee (TRC) presentation prepared by United Engineers, Inc. for the City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering. The document outlines the scope of investigation, existing storm sewer deficiencies, and recommended design alternatives for the Potomac and Nantucket area drainage and paving project (WBS No. M-410002-0001-3), including the need to upgrade 50-year-old infrastructure to mitigate structural flooding.
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The City of Houston (“City”) is currently seeking Requests for Qualifications from experienced and qualified firms (“Respondents”) to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Potomac and Nantucket Drainage and Paving Improvement Project. The purpose of this procurement is to identify solutions for drainage, paving, and water and wastewater improvements while addressing infrastructure and environmental factors for the project area.
