2-Exhibit A Owner and Consultant Agreement.docx

The document is an Exhibit A Standard Form of Consultant's Services for Geotechnical Engineering associated with the El Paso County Hospital District (University Medical Center of El Paso or UMC) in Texas. The solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Geotechnical Engineering firm to support the UMC 2025 General Obligation Bond Implementation Program. The primary objective is to assess existing site conditions and gather critical soil-related information to facilitate design and construction of building foundations and related infrastructure elements. The selected consultant will work directly under the Assistant Administrator of Planning, Design and Construction, who is responsible for overall program management, contract administration, and stakeholder communications.

While specific pricing details are not explicitly outlined in the provided document, the project appears to be funded through a General Obligation Bond, indicating a public infrastructure investment. The geotechnical engineering services are part of a broader capital improvement program, suggesting a comprehensive approach to facility development and expansion. The selection process will likely involve a qualifications-based evaluation, with the intent to identify a technically proficient consulting firm capable of providing comprehensive geotechnical assessment and engineering support for the UMC's planned projects.