Request for Proposals for Environmental Documentation and Technical Services

The Texas Department of Transportation Houston District is soliciting proposals for up to eight indefinite deliverable contracts to provide environmental documentation and technical services. These services are essential for ensuring transportation activities comply with federal and state statutes, specifically 23 CFR 771 and 43 TAC Part 1, Chapter 2. The scope of work includes the preparation of environmental reports, assessments, NEPA documents, and permit applications. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery agreement with a total contractual ceiling of 900,000 dollars over a four-year period, with the restriction that no new work authorizations may be initiated after the first three years. Proposals are due by August 26, 2026, and will be evaluated based on a best value trade-off process. The primary evaluation weight is placed on the qualifications and experience of the proposing firm and team at 80 percent, followed by pricing at 15 percent and the project manager's past performance at 5 percent. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager, a Lead Traffic Noise Specialist, and a Lead Public Involvement Specialist, all of whom must meet specific education and experience benchmarks. Awardees must adhere to strict quality assurance standards, ADA accessibility requirements for all searchable PDF deliverables, and Historically Underutilized Business HUB subcontracting commitments.