RFQ 27-03 Civil Engineering Services

The City of Huntsville, Texas, issued RFQ 27-03 to establish one or more qualified vendors to provide professional civil engineering services on an as-needed basis. This solicitation utilizes a Qualifications-Based Selection process in accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, meaning no pricing information should be included in the initial submission; instead, fees will be negotiated with the top-ranked respondents. The scope of work encompasses professional consulting, planning, design analysis, and construction support for city-wide infrastructure and facility projects, including water, wastewater, roadway, stormwater, site design, architecture, and various engineering disciplines such as structural, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. The resulting contracts will be Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements with an initial term of three years, where specific work is assigned via task orders. The prime vendor maintains full contractual responsibility for the coordination, quality control, and performance of the entire design team. Evaluation is based on firm qualifications, capacity, project team organization, and previous work experience. Respondents must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a twelve-page limit for core response tabs and the provision of a searchable PDF on a USB drive. Awardees must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Commercial Automobile Liability, and must list the City of Huntsville as an additional insured. Additionally, vendors must provide several certifications, including verifications regarding critical infrastructure ownership, non-boycott of Israel and energy companies, and no business dealings with foreign terrorist organizations. Final award and funding are subject to approval by the Huntsville City Council and must comply with Texas Local Government Code regarding the expenditure of public funds.