Program Management for Lake 7 Supply Project

The City of Lubbock is soliciting qualifications from professional firms to provide comprehensive Program Management services for the Lake 7 Supply Project, which aims to deliver a new water supply for municipal use by 2032. This Request for Qualifications, identified as RFQ26-19708-TF, invites submissions through the Bonfire portal by June 18, 2026, and strictly prohibits the inclusion of any fee proposals, hourly rates, or fixed costs. Instead, firms must demonstrate their technical capability through a detailed Statement of Qualifications that includes a cover letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council, firm profile, project team resumes with Texas Professional Engineer licensure numbers, relevant project experience, and supporting documentation. The submission is capped at 35 pages for the main response, with an additional 10-page appendix permitted for supplemental information, while required forms are excluded from page limits. The selection process follows a two-step procedure: first, a Screening Committee evaluates submissions to identify up to five shortlisted firms based on strict pass/fail gates including twenty years of water engineering experience, completion of two similar projects in the last 30 years, possession of Texas-licensed PEs in relevant disciplines, familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and demonstrated operational stability through adequate staffing, financial health, and insurance coverage. The selected finalist will serve as Program Manager, Project Manager, Quality Assurance reviewer, Scheduler, and Cost Estimator for all phases of the project encompassing the dam, treatment plant, pump station, pipelines, and permitting, while also augmenting City staff. Contractors must comply with multiple state-mandated provisions including disclosure of interested parties under Texas HB 1295 if the contract exceeds $1 million or requires governing body approval, attestation that they do not boycott Israel or energy companies, and verification that they do not discriminate against firearm entities. Additionally, firms are prohibited from assigning or subcontracting without written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management, must submit to audits of their financial and project records, and are obligated to refund any identified overpayments within thirty days. All payments are contingent upon annual appropriation by the City Council, and the contract may be terminated without penalty if funds are not appropriated. The project's performance is limited to Texas, and firms must adhere to equal opportunity guidelines and ensure subcontractor compliance with all insurance and regulatory requirements.