RSFQ - Planning, Sustained Development, Resource Management, Maintenance, Safety, and Beautification of Parks and Multiuse Trails (Walking & Biking) for Harris County Precinct 1

Harris County is soliciting qualifications for the planning, sustained development, resource management, maintenance, safety, and beautification of parks and multiuse walking and biking trails for Precinct 1. The primary objective is the creation of a ten-year Parks and Trails Master Plan that prioritizes equity, safety, accessibility, and environmental resilience, with a specific focus on integrating green stormwater infrastructure and flood resilience. The selected project team must provide expertise in lead planning, architecture, engineering, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating a proven capacity for government contracting and climate-positive design. The procurement process includes strict compliance mandates, most notably a 19.48 percent Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal. To qualify for credit, M/WBE firms must demonstrate a Significant Local Presence in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston counties and perform a Commercially Useful Function, which requires self-performing at least 30 percent of the subcontracted work. Additionally, the contract adheres to the Harris County Contractor Minimum Wage Policy, establishing a wage floor of 21.65 dollars per hour for eligible workers on contracts valued over 100,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by May 4, 2026. Required documentation includes a signed RFQ acknowledgment, a detailed M/WBE Utilization Plan with Letters of Intent, and proof of Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage. Evaluation of submissions will focus on firm experience, key personnel qualifications, and strict adherence to the county's socioeconomic and labor certifications.