TPW Transportation Professional Staff Augmentation

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified consultant under solicitation CLMP397 to provide professional engineering staff augmentation for the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) department. This professional services agreement, valued at 20 million dollars, aims to supplement the existing TPW workforce with skilled engineering staff for an anticipated duration of five years. The scope includes design, review, and daily coordination across several TPW divisions, utilizing a mix of on-site and off-site professional support. Responses are due by December 1, 2026, with contract execution anticipated by April 2027. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, focusing on the experience of project staff, the prime firm's comparable project history, and specific major scope of work experience, with an additional 15 points possible for optional interviews. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to the City of Austin's MBE/WBE Procurement Program, with specific participation subgoals for African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Native American businesses. Required submissions must be uploaded via the Austin Finance Online eResponse portal, including a price offer, certifications, and a compliance plan. Key personnel must be employed by the prime firm and hold current Texas professional licensure. The contract also requires compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.