RFQ - Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project - Phase 2 - Hughes Stormwater Detention Basin for the Harris County Flood Control District (USACE)

The Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project Phase 2 involves the design and construction support for the Hughes Stormwater Detention Basin, a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Harris County Flood Control District. The selected Engineer of Record will be responsible for professional engineering services, including the preparation of the PS&E package, record drawings, cost and schedule risk analysis, and on-call construction support. The project requires strict adherence to federal regulations, HCFCD standards, and evolving USACE policies. Harris County will award the contract to the most qualified offerors based on a weighted evaluation of firm experience and qualifications, which accounts for 40 percent of the score. Price is not an evaluation factor, though awards are subject to the negotiation of fair and reasonable rates. Mandatory requirements for offerors include active registration in SAM.gov, a Unique Entity ID, and compliance with federal standards such as the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for data protection. Submissions must be received by November 16, 2026, via the Bonfire portal or in physical binders. Required documentation includes a Statement of Offeror Qualifications, subcontractor listings, and certifications of federal compliance. Awardees may be required to provide performance and payment bonds for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the receipt of a proper invoice, with a requirement that subcontractors be paid within 10 days of the prime contractor receiving payment.