RFSQ - Professional Architectural and/or Engineering Services for South Mayde Creek Bypass Channel and Stormwater Detention Basin for the Harris County Flood Control District

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking highly qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design and construction-phase services for the South Mayde Creek Bypass Channel and Stormwater Detention Basin project. This solicitation, identified as 26/0119 and posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026, follows a non-LPTA trade-off evaluation process where technical merit—not price—is the sole basis for award. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 and requires proposers to demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful experience in similar engineering projects, with an emphasis on understanding Harris County design criteria, environmental permitting, natural stable channel design, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. A mandatory pass/fail criterion requires Texas professional registration and current Errors & Omissions insurance; failure to provide either results in automatic disqualification. Evaluation focuses on three equally weighted categories: firm experience and qualifications (30%), capacity and resources (30%), and organization and project methodology (25%), with the remaining 15% left open for overall assessment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal and include comprehensive documentation, including the SF-330 Architect-Engineer Qualifications form, certifications for small business status, HUB, DBE, MBE, WBE, or SBA 8(a) participation if applicable, and mandatory compliance certifications such as Attachment H and SF-LLL for lobbying disclosures. Key attachments include workers’ compensation insurance documentation, project references, and the Final Build America, Buy America Certification. The contract requires adherence to federal cost-reimbursement provisions under 2 CFR 200, with all records subject to audit and retention for seven years after final payment. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon approval, with invoices submitted electronically to [email hidden] and must be accompanied by certified payroll records and lien waivers. Performance will occur across multiple locations within Texas, with specific work sites determined by project tasks. Contractors must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Title II for accessibility, are prohibited from using government seals without authorization, and may have their contract terminated for convenience if federal funding is withdrawn. No contract value is disclosed, and the contract type has not been specified, with negotiation of fair and reasonable rates to occur only after technical selection.