RFSQ - Supplemental Professional Architectural and/or Engineering Services to Provide Design Services for the Development and Implementation of Various Parks, Trails, and Recreational Projects for Harris County Office of the County Engineer

Harris County is soliciting qualifications from professional architectural and engineering firms to provide full-service design and implementation for various parks, trails, and recreational projects under the Office of the County Engineer. The scope of work encompasses the entire project lifecycle, including pre-design, schematic design, construction documentation, and administration, as well as technical studies such as topographic and subsurface utility engineering surveys, geotechnical and hydraulic analysis, and environmental reviews. Firms must be registered in the State of Texas and provide licensed personnel capable of incorporating sustainability, wayfinding, and cultural components into their designs. The selection process is a two-phase qualification-based approach where firms are evaluated on a 100-point scale based on experience, project understanding, and regional performance. The county intends to authorize negotiations with multiple qualified firms to award contracts on a project-by-project basis at fair and reasonable prices. Applicants must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications via the Bonfire portal, including a transmittal letter, a detailed questionnaire, and a completed Standard Form 330. A hypothetical project, Bob Jones Park with an estimated budget of 20 million dollars, is used as a benchmark for firms to demonstrate their capabilities. Contractors must adhere to strict administrative and legal requirements, including a minimum wage of 21.65 per hour for eligible workers and comprehensive insurance coverage for professional and general liability. The agreement requires compliance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Texas Local Government Code regarding conflict of interest disclosures. Additionally, firms must utilize cloud-based project management software for invoicing and documentation and maintain all project records for at least four years following the completion of the contract.