Wastewater System Rehabilitation Program

The City of Sugar Land is soliciting qualified firms to provide professional engineering services under its Wastewater System Rehabilitation Program through Request for Qualifications 2026-RFQ-035, with submissions due by August 28, 2026. This RFQ aims to establish a pool of capable contractors to support current and future wastewater infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation, replacement, and improvement of gravity sewer pipelines, lift stations, force mains, and related facilities. The scope involves planning, design, condition assessment, construction documentation, permitting, utility coordination, construction administration, and project closeout services, all tailored to the City’s operational needs, regulatory requirements, and capital planning goals. Respondents are not expected to have prior knowledge of the City’s system but must demonstrate verifiable experience with projects of comparable scale and complexity, focusing on technical innovation, sound engineering practices, and proven QA/QC methodologies. The City, a highly diverse and affluent community with over 111,000 residents and a median household income of $123,261, prioritizes sustainable infrastructure that aligns with its strategic vision and community values. Evaluation of proposals is strictly based on technical merit, not price, using an 8-factor point system totaling 100 points, with the highest-scoring respondents recommended for contract negotiation. The most critical factors include Technical Approach (20 points), Key Projects and Relevant Experience (20 points), and Quality Control/QA Program (15 points), followed by understanding of project context, personnel qualifications, and clarity of submission. Proposals are limited to seven pages of narrative content, excluding exempted items like forms, resumes, and cover pages, with strict formatting rules for font size and document layout. All submissions must be electronic via the OpenGov Procurement portal and accompanied by mandatory certifications including a Certificate Regarding Debarment, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and state-level compliance forms for small business, minority-owned, and women-owned business verification. Contract awards will be made under a fixed-price structure, with an estimated total value range of $1 million to $20 million across multiple task orders over a possible 24-month period. The City retains authority to issue follow-on contracts without recompetition and requires primary insurance coverage with specific endorsements, including additional insured status in its favor, waiver of subrogation, and carrier A.M. Best ratings of at least B+. All work must be performed on-site within Sugar Land, Texas, and comply with state transparency laws and