Approved_RFQ_for_PES_Drainage_Pavement_Rehab_Projects_Contract_01.pdf
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- PES-2026-0010
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- Harris County, Texas
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Houston, Texas, Public Works Department, seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive construction management and inspection (CMI) services for citywide drainage and paving rehabilitation projects under Contract #1 (Solicitation No. PES-2026-0010). The City is issuing two concurrent but independent RFQs for similar projects, with the explicit requirement that Contract #1 and Contract #2 will be awarded to two different firms. The solicitation includes a pre-submission conference scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm (CT) via Microsoft Teams, with a deadline for pre-submission questions on October 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm (CT). The Statement of Qualifications is due by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm (CT). The estimated notification of intent to award is December 2026, with a City Council agenda date in February 2027 and an estimated contract start date of February 2027. The selected consultant will provide services including construction contract administration, coordination and review of submittals and requests for information, project monitoring and reporting, preconstruction and progress meeting coordination, constructability reviews, technical support, on-site construction inspection, documentation of construction activities, deficiency identification and reporting, and project closeout assistance.
The City anticipates paying invoices within 30 days of receipt, though early payment discounts may be offered at the City's option. A Woman and Small Business Enterprise (W/SBE) participation goal of 8% has been established, with 2% designated for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and 6% for Small Business Enterprises (SBE). The evaluation will assess submissions on a pass/fail basis for responsiveness, responsibility, and financial stability, followed by technical competence scoring on a 100-point scale addressing expertise and qualifications of key personnel (25 points), project approach (25 points), technical competence and previous project delivery (20 points), schedule plan (15 points), and quality assurance/quality control program and plan (15 points). Submissions are limited to eight single-sided pages in PDF format with 11-point Arial font and 1.5-line spacing. The selected consultant will be expected to negotiate additional related services as needed and may have the contract expanded to other government entities through interlocal agreements. All submissions must comply with applicable state law requirements including anti-boycott certifications, drug-free workplace compliance, and human trafficking prevention measures.
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PART 1 - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
SOLICITATION TITLE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE AND PAVING REHABILITATION PROJECTS
(CONTRACT # 1)
SOLICITATION NO: PES-2026- 0010
Date Issued: October 9, 2026
Pre-Submission Conference October 21, 2026 @ 2:00 pm (CT) Microsoft Teams Meeting Join on your computer or mobile app via:
Meeting ID: 287 382 018 635 614 Passcode: uw9kY3YP Or call in (audio only) Conference Number: + 1 936-755-1521 Conference ID: 230 403 964# (Please mute your phone for the duration of the call)
Pre-Submission Questions Deadline:
October 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm (CT)
Solicitation Due Date:
November 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm (CT)
Solicitation Contact Person:
Cheryl Tatum Sr. Staff Analyst Cheryl.Tatum@houstontx.gov 832-395-3681
Project Summary:
The City of is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive construction management and inspection services for drainage and paving rehabilitation projects.
Multiple Solicitations Notice: This solicitation is one of two separate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that the City intends to issue concurrently, that is Contract # 1 and Contract # 2. While the projects are substantially similar, each solicitation will be evaluated and awarded independently. Respondents may submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for either or both RFQs; however, the City intends to award Contract # 1 and Contract # 2 to two different firms and will not award both contracts to the same Respondent.
The City invites qualified Respondents to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
NIGP Code: 925-00, 925-17, 925-36, 925-93
W/SBE Goal: 8% - WBE 2%; SBE 6%
Important Notice About the payment term is to pay 30 days after the receipt of invoice or receipt of goods or services, whichever
2251). However, the City may pay in less than 30 days, at its option, in return for an early payment discount from the vendor.
Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer
Date
PART 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 General Information
The City is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced and capable consulting engineering firms to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for citywide drainage and paving rehabilitation projects delivered through individual work o ongoing efforts to maintain, rehabilitate, and improve critical public infrastructure systems that protect neighborhoods, enhance mobility, and ensure long term service reliability. The selected Consultant will serve as an extension of City staff, providing the technical expertise, field presence, and administrative support necessary to oversee construction activities, coordinate with design professionals, and ensure compliance with approved construction documents and applicable regulations. Firms responding to this RFQ must demonstrate proven experience in managing municipal infrastructure construction, administering complex contracts, and delivering high quality inspection and documentation services across multiple concurrent projects.
2.0 City of Houston Background
The City is the fourth largest City in the United States and is composed of 23 departments with multiple physical locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the City. The City has approximately 23,000 employees, with approximately 500 employees involved in the procurement and/or contracting process. Contracts where the City must pay in excess of $100,000 are routed to City Council for approval. The annual volume of contracts and purchase orders issued by the City in the last five years has ranged from 19,000 to 23,000.
3.0 Texas Public Information Act
All information submitted to the City is subject to the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), located in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Respondents may mark any information submitted, including their financial information, as confidential, trade secret, proprietary, or any other designation of choice. The City will notify any respondent should their information be requested under the TPIA and respondents will have an opportunity to assert their own arguments to the Texas Attorney General as to why their information should be excepted from public disclosure.
4.0 Solicitation Schedule
Listed below are the important dates for this RFQ.
EVENT DATE
RFQ Issuance October 9, 2026 Pre-Submission Conference October 21, 2026 Deadline for Questions October 26, 2026 Solicitation Due Date November 5, 2026 Notification of Intent to Award (estimated) December 2026 Council Agenda Date (estimated) February 2027 Contract Start Date (estimated) February 2027
PART 3 SCOPE OF WORK
1.0 PURPOSE
drainage, production and distribution of water, collection and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction. This RFQ aims to secure services from a qualified consulting firm that will directly support the Depar challenges, system improvements, or regulatory compliance, and helping advance long-term, sustainable solutions that enhance public safety, service reliability, and quality of life.
2.0 BACKGROUND
extensive drainage and transportation infrastructure, which requires continuous rehabilitation to address aging systems, enhance resiliency, and support community needs. Drainage and paving rehabilitation projects are delivered citywide to reduce localized flooding, improve roadway conditions, and extend the useful life of public assets. To ensure these improvements are constructed in accordance with City standards, approved plans, and regulatory requirements, Houston Public Works relies on qualified professional consultants to provide construction administration, project controls, and on ations for managing submittals and RFIs, coordinating technical reviews, monitoring contractor performance, documenting daily activities, verifying testing and materials compliance, administering change orders, and supporting project closeout. Through this RFQ, the City seeks a Consultant with the capacity and expertise to deliver these services effectively, ensuring timely, cost efficient, and high quality completion of drainage and paving rehabilitation projects citywide.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The selected Consultant shall provide comprehensive Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services, as requested by the Director and authorized through individual work orders, to support the City in the effective administration, management, inspection, and successful completion of construction projects. Services may include construction contract administration; coordination and review of submittals, requests for information, testing, working drawings, specifications, schedules, change orders, field directives, claims, payments, and project records; project cost, schedule, and budget monitoring and reporting; coordination of preconstruction and progress meetings; constructability reviews; technical support and resolution of field and design issues; contract, permit, and regulatory compliance monitoring; and coordination with the Engineer of Record, construction contractor, utility companies, governmental agencies, and other public and private entities. The Consultant shall provide project management, communication, coordination, and technical advisory services necessary to facilitate efficient construction and achieve the City's goals for quality, cost, schedule, and successful project delivery.
The Consultant shall also provide professional, on-site construction inspection services to monitor the progress and quality of the work and verify, in the Consultant's professional opinion, that construction activities, materials, equipment, workmanship, and installation conform to the Construction Documents, approved changes, and good construction practices. Inspection services may include documenting daily construction activities and progress; identifying and reporting deficiencies, deviations, and potential impacts to the work; monitoring required testing and material installation; identifying construction issues and recommending corrective actions; participating in meetings and inspections;
assisting with construction-related public concerns; verifying construction quantities and payment requests; maintaining field documentation and records; supporting substantial and final completion activities; and assisting with project closeout. The Consultant shall coordinate closely with the City and construction contractor throughout the project while recognizing that the construction contractor retains responsibility for its means and methods and safety program.
4.0 MEETING
To support project coordination and implementation, the Consultant shall attend project initiation and coordination meetings with Houston Public Works, as requested. These meetings will include, but are not limited to, kickoff meetings, technical review meetings, data quality and validation discussions, and progress update meetings. The Consultant shall make qualified project management and technical staff available to participate in these meetings to review project approach, confirm data collection methodologies, coordinate deliverables, and ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and performance requirements.
PART 4 EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
1.0 EVALUATION COMMITTEE
criteria listed in Section 5.0 below. Upon completion of the evaluation, the committee may develop a short list of Respondent(s) meeting the technical competence requirements. Shortlisted Respondents will be evaluated to determine whether each is responsible, as defined below. The shortlisted Respondent(s) may be scheduled for a structured oral presentation, demonstration, and interview.
Following these City-to-Respondent (s) meetings, the evaluation committee will summarize their findings and recalculate their scores, if needed. However, the evaluation committee reserves the right to issue letter(s) of clarification when deemed necessary to any or all Respondent(s). The oral presentations, demonstrations, and/or interviews may be recorded and/or videotaped.
2.0 INTERVIEWS/ORAL PRESENTATIONS/DEMONSTRATIONS
The City reserves the right to request that Respondent(s) provide a final presentation handout of its Submission at their scheduled meeting. No Respondent may attend presentations of any other Respondent. If necessary, Respondents may be scheduled for more than one presentation, demonstration, or interview.
3.0 SELECTION PROCESS
The City intends to select a submission(s) that best meets the needs of the City and that provides the best overall value. The City reserves the right to check references on any projects performed by Respondents, whether provided by respondents or known by the City. Upon review of all information provided by respondents, the evaluation committee will make a recommendation for selection to City officials. Upon approval of the selected respondent(s), the City will enter into negotiations with the selected Respondent(s). Pending successful contract negotiations with the selected Respondent(s), a contract(s) shall be executed by the appropriate City officials.
The City reserves the right to request a BAFO(s) from one or more finalist.
5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
5.1 RESPONSIVE (PASS/FAIL)
A Respondent that responds to all material requirements of any solicitation will be deemed responsive.
The submission shall be responsive to all material requirements that will enable the evaluation committee to evaluate it in accordance with the evaluation criteria and make a recommendation to City officials.
Full SOQ Submittal Format Requirements o All Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be submitted electronically through
Beacon only. Hard copies will not be accepted.
o Format: PDF o Orientation: Landscape o Page Limit: Submittals are limited to a maximum of eight (8) single-sided pages on
8.5" x 11" paper. Minimum font size is 11-pt Arial with 1.5-line spacing. The following do not count toward the page limit: front cover, cover letter, section dividers/tabs, back cover, and all required forms/documents.
o All graphics and images must be contained within the eight-page limit. Graphics and images are not required to meet the minimum font requirement but must be clearly legible
5.2 RESPONSIBLE (PASS/FAIL)
A business entity or individual who has the integrity and reliability as well as the financial and technical capacity to perform the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract will be deemed responsible. This assessment will include a review of all references on any projects performed by a business entity or individual, whether provided by the business entity or individual or known by the City.
5.3 FINANCIAL STABILITY (PASS/FAIL)
If Respondent is an entity that is required to prepare audited financial statements, Respondent shall submit an annual report that includes:
5.3.1 Last two years of audited accrual-basis financial statements, including an income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
5.3.2 If applicable, last two years of consolidated statements for any holding companies or affiliates;
5.3.3 An audited or un-audited accrual-basis financial statement of the most recent quarter of operation; and 5.3.4 financial ability to perform this contract.
If Respondent is a privately-owned entity or sole proprietorship for which audited financial statements are not required, Respondent shall submit an annual report that includes:
5.3.5 Last two years of un-audited accrual-basis financial statements, including an income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet;
5.3.6 An audited or un-audited accrual-basis financial statement of the most recent quarter of operation; and
5.3.7 financial ability to perform this contract; or
5.3.8 Other financial information sufficient for the City, in its sole judgment, to determine if Respondent is financially solvent or adequately capitalized.
5.4 TECHNICAL COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS (100 POINTS)
5.4.1 Expertise/Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel (25 points) Demonstrate the firm's experience and ability to successfully complete the tasks listed in the Scope of Work for this project. Provide qualifications for all key personnel, including subconsultants.
5.4.2 Project Approach (25 points)
Demonstrate the approach and control appropriate for accomplishing the Scope of Work. Detailed proposed plan of action, including but not limited to strategy, understanding of scope, technical requirements, and quality assurance control measures. Specifically describe: (a) control of scope to meet the project deliverables;
(b) manage work processes to meet the project schedule; (c) manage risks; and (d) manage the budget.
5.4.3 Technical Competence and Previous Project Delivery (20 points) Demonstrate technical abilities to perform the tasks listed in the Scope of Work. Provide demonstrated performance and experience on previous or current projects of similar type, complexity, overall abilities to accomplish the project scope (preferably within the last five years).
5.4.4 Schedule Plan (15 points)
Demonstrate that the Team can meet the project schedule and has efficient and effective means in place to manage the progress of the Project. Provide a plan and strategy for meeting the project schedule. Describe any innovative or alternative ideas for opportunities to reduce the design phase schedule, and alternative ideas that could result in a reduced design budget, consistent with a reduced design schedule.
5.4.5 QA/QC Program and Plan (15 points)
approach to implementing and managing quality assurance and quality control throughout the Project. Providing a narrative, tables, and/or illustrations that address the QA/QC Process, including resources/tools and coordination of quality, testing, and corrective action process and procedures.
6.0 EVALUATION MATRIX
Evaluation Criteria Max Points
6.1 Responsive Pass/Fail
6.2 Responsible Pass/Fail
6.3 Financial Stability Pass/Fail
6.4 Technical Competence Requirements 100
TOTAL AVAILABLE POINTS 100 POINTS
7.0 ADDITIONAL RELATED SERVICES
In submitting its submission, Respondent(s) shall indicate a willingness to negotiate future potential additional services deemed appropriate for the scope of work, as provided herein, or deemed necessary and/or desirable by the City.
8.0 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Under the same terms and conditions, the resulting contract may be expanded to other government entities through inter-local agreements between the City and the respective government entity that encompasses all or part of the products/services provided under this contract. Separate contracts will be drawn to reflect the needs of each participating entity.
PART 5 INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
All documentation shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications below.
1.1 Financial Stability Documents. In the appropriate section within the Submission Requirements, attach the Financial Stability documents. No printed copies are required to be submitted within the submission.
The City shall bear no responsibility for submitting responses on behalf of any respondent.
Respondent(s) may submit their submissions any time prior to the stated deadline.
1.2 Time for Submission. Submissions shall be submitted no later than the date and time indicated for submission in this RFQ. Late submittals will not be considered.
1.3 Format. Material shall be organized following the order of the submission requirements outlined in Section 2.0.
1.4 Complete Submission. Respondents are advised to carefully review all the requirements and submit all documents and information as indicated in this RFQ. Incomplete submissions may lead to a respondent being deemed non-responsive. Non-responsive submissions will not be considered.
1.5 Respondent is responsible for Timely Submission. Respondent remains responsible for ensuring that its submission is received by the time and date specified. The City assumes no responsibility for any submission not received, regardless of whether the delay is caused by some other act or circumstance.
2.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This section details the requirements for submitting all required information to the City. Adherence to these submission requirements will provide a degree of uniformity in submissions. Therefore, please tab sections accordingly and follow the format below. All documents must be organized as follows.
Tab 1 - Cover Letter
Tab 2 - Executive Summary: The executive summary should include a brief overview of the proposed personnel who will be responsible for seeing the project through completion.
Tab 3 - General Company Information: Provide the name of name of any parent company), business address, e-mail address, Federal Tax ID number, and telephone number.
Tab 4 – Expertise/Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel: Respondent’s statement to requirements as described in 5.0 Evaluation Criteria, 5.4.5 Technical Competence, 5.4.1.
Tab 5 – Project Approach: Respondent’s statement to requirements as described in 5.0 Evaluation Criteria, 5.4.5 Technical Competence, 5.4.2.
Tab 6 – Technical Competence and Previous Project Delivery: Respondent’s statement to requirements as described in 5.0 Evaluation Criteria, 5.4.5 Technical Competence, 5.4.3.
Tab 7 – Schedule Plan: Respondent’s statement to requirements as described in 5.0 Evaluation Criteria,
5.4.5 Technical Competence, 5.4.4.
Tab 8 – QA/QC Program and Plan: Respondent’s statement to requirements as described in 5.0 Evaluation Criteria, 5.4.5 Technical Competence, 5.4.5.
Tab 9 - Forms and Certifications: Complete and return all forms and certifications provided in PART 9 –
REQUIRED FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED.
Tab 10 – Financial Stability: Complete and return the required Financial Stability documents.
Part 6 EXCEPTIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All exceptions to the Sample Contract shall be submitted in a clearly identified separate section of the submission in which the respondent clearly cites the specific paragraphs within the Sample Contract where the exceptions occur. Any exceptions not included in such a section shall be without force and effect in any resulting contract unless such exception is specifically approved by the Chief Procurement Officer or designee, City Attorney, Director(s) or designee in a written statement. The Respondent's preprinted or standard terms will not be considered by the City as a part of any resulting contract.
Please review the Sample Contract for Professional Engineering Services (Exhibit A)
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Part 7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.0 NO CONTACT PERIOD
outcome of the award by the offer, presentation or promise of gratuities, favors, or anything of value to any appointed or elected official or employee of the City, their families or staff members. All inquiries regarding the solicitation are to be directed to the designated City Representative identified on the first page of the solicitation.
clarification during the period officially designated for such purpose by the City Representative, neither respondent(s) nor persons acting on their behalf shall communicate with any appointed or elected official or employee of the City, their families, or staff through written or oral means in an attempt to persuade or attempt to persuade or influence the outcome of the award or to obtain or deliver information intended to or which could reasonably result in an advantage to any respondent from the time of issuance of the solicitation through the pre-award phase and up to the date the City Secretary publicly posts notice of any City Council agenda containing the applicable award. However, nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a Respondent from making public statements to the City Council convened for a regularly scheduled session after the official selection has been made and placed on the City Council agenda for action, or to a City Council committee convened to discuss a recommendation regarding the solicitation.
2.0 WOMAN AND SMALL /S
and Small Business Enterprises (W/SBE) have full opportunity to compete for and participate in City Contracts. Contractor shall comply with
W/SBE Program as set forth in Chapter 15, Article V of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, as well as the Policies and Procedures of the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/policies-procedures.html. Contractor shall make good faith efforts to award subcontracts and supply agreements in at least 8% of the value of the Agreement to certified W/SBEs. If the Contractor is a certified WBE or SBE, the Contractor may count its self-performance to meet a portion of the overall goal. Contractor acknowledges that they have reviewed the requirements for good faith efforts on file with the OBO, available at https://www.houstontx.gov/obo/docsandforms/goodfaithefforts.pdf, and will comply with the set forth requirements.
Contractor shall maintain records of subcontracts and supply agreements with certified W/SBEs, containing language required herein. In addition, Contractor shall submit all disputes that may arise with W/SBE subcontractors/supplies to mediation provided by OBO if other attempts do not result in a resolution.
3.0 PROTESTS
Protests shall be filed in accordance with the City of Houston Administrative Policy No. 5-12 https://www.houstontx.gov/policies/adminpolicies/5-12.pdf
4.0 CANCELLATION
The City has sole discretion and reserves the right to cancel this RFQ or to reject any or all submissions received prior to contract award.
5.0 EXECUTIVE ORDER 1-56 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CITY SERVICE
CONTRACTS AND PURCHASING
The City has a zero tolerance for human trafficking and, per Executive Order 1-56, City funds shall not be used to promote human trafficking. City vendors are expected to comply with this Executive Order
Procurement Officer of any information regarding possible violation by the vendor or its subcontractors providing services or goods to the City. The Executive Order is available https://www.houstontx.gov/policies/execorders/1-56.pdf
6.0 PRESERVATION OF CONTRACTING INFORMATION
The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, may apply to this solicitation and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
7.0 COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS
Anti-Boycott of Israel. Vendor certifies that Vendor is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of this Agreement not to engage in, the boycott of Israel as defined by Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code.
Anti-Boycott of Energy Companies. Vendor certifies that Vendor is not currently engaged in and agrees for the duration of this Agreement not to engage in the boycott of energy companies as defined by Section 809.001 of the Texas Government Code.
Anti-Boycott of Firearm Entities or Firearm Trade Associations. Vendor certifies that Vendor does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, or will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association for the duration of this Agreement, as defined by Section 2274.001 of the Texas Government Code.
Certification of No Business with Foreign Terrorist Organizations. For purposes of Section 2252.152 of the Code, Vendor certifies that, at the time of this Agreement, neither vendor nor any wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate of vendor, is a company listed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Sections 2252.153 or 2270.0201 of the Code as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or to a foreign terrorist organization.
9.0 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE
Respondent shall maintain a drug-free workplace and ensure that its employees, agents, and subcontractors engaged in the performance of work on this award are free from the unlawful use, possession, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances and alcohol while on duty or on City premises. The requirements and terms of City of Houston Executive Order 1-31, as revised from time to time, relating to drug-abuse deterrence for City contractors, are incorporated into this award for all purposes. Respondent agrees it has reviewed Executive Order No. 1-31, as revised, and will comply with it.
PART 8 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS
1.0 PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCE
A Pre-Submission Conference will be held at the date, time, and location indicated on the first page of the RFQ document. Interested Respondent(s) are encouraged to attend. It will be assumed that potential Respondent(s) attending this meeting have reviewed the RFQ in detail and are prepared to bring up any substantive questions not already addressed by the City.
2.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION CHANGES
Requests for additional information and questions shall be addressed to the Finance Department, Strategic Procurement Division, Cheryl Tatum, preferably by e-mail to Cheryl.Tatum@houstontx.gov or by telephone at (832) 395-3681 no later than the date and time shown on page one of this document.
The City shall provide written responses to all questions received by Respondents prior to the RFQ submittal deadline. Questions received from all Respondent(s) shall be answered by the City and made available to Respondent (s) who are listed as having obtained the RFQ. Respondent(s) shall be notified in writing of any changes in the specifications contained within this RFQ.
3.0 LETTER(S) OF CLARIFICATION
3.1 All Letters of Clarification and interpretations to this Solicitation shall be in writing. Any Letter of Clarification(s) or interpretation that is not in writing shall not legally bind the City. Only information supplied by the City in writing or in this RFQ shall be used in preparing submission responses.
3.2 The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any Letters of Clarification sent to Respondent(s).
3.3 Proposers may submit no more than 25 questions relating to this solicitation. Should more than 25 questions be received from a single Proposer, the City will only respond to the first 25 questions received.
4.0 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Each Respondent shall carefully examine all RFQ documents and familiarize themselves with all requirements prior to submitting a submission to ensure that the submission meets the intent of this
RFQ.
4.2 Before submitting a submission, each Respondent shall be responsible for making all investigations and examinations that are necessary to ascertain conditions and affecting the requirements of this RFQ. Failure to make such investigations and examinations shall not relieve the Respondent from obligation to comply, in every detail, with all provisions and requirements of the RFQ.
5.0 POST-SUBMISSION DISCUSSIONS WITH RESPONDENT(S)
to conduct post-submission discussions and/or interviews with any Respondents.
PART 9 REQUIRED FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH SUBMISSION
1.0 Offer and Submittal, List of References, and List of Proposed Subcontractors (Exhibit I)
2.0 Signed W/SBE Forms (Exhibit II - /SBE Participation Plan/Good Faith Efforts;
3.0 City of Houston Ownership Information Form (Exhibit III)
4.0 Anti-Collusion Statement (Exhibit IV)
5.0 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Exhibit V)
6.0 Equal Opportunity Clause (Exhibit VI)
7.0 Certification for Debarment and Suspension (Exhibit VII)
8.0 Anti-Lobbying Certification (Exhibit VIII)
PART 10 REQUIRED FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED BY RECOMMENDED VENDOR ONLY
Required forms shall be supplied to the Contractor after the award recommendation:
1.0 Insurance Requirements and Insurance Certificate
2.0 Signed S/ S/WBE
Subcontracting Agreement Terms.
3.0 -1) pop1.pdf (houstontx.gov), Certification of Compliance with Pay or Play (POP-2) pop2.pdf (houstontx.gov), and List of Participating Subcontractors (POP-3) pop3.pdf (houstontx.gov).
4.0 Requested information outlined in the scope of work and other additional relevant/supporting information, or alternate submission.
5.0 Texas Ethics Commission, Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). Create a certificate at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/.
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