ESBD_529952_1782158535081_2026.06.22 - RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical SvcsCMT - Bid Specification (final).pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY

GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION

MATERIAL TESTING, AND

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

SERVICES

FOR

THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

RFQ No.:

758-26-00096

Submission Date:

July 21, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Prepared By:

Donna Bryce, Senior Contract Administrator

The Texas State University System 601 Colorado Street

Austin, Texas 78701-2407 512-463-1808

Donna.Bryce@tsus.edu

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System

RFQ No. 758-26-00096 mailto:Peter.Maass@tsus.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information &

Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Contract

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Qualifications

1.6 Point-Of-Contact

1.7 Evaluation of Qualifications

1.8 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

1.10 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.12 Eligible Respondents

1.13 Veteran Heroes United in Business

Submittal Requirements

1.14 Certain Proposals and Contracts

Prohibited

1.15 Sales and Use Taxes

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.18 State Registration of Engineering Firms

1.19 Non-Discrimination

1.20 Non-Boycott Israel Verification

1.21 Cybersecurity Training Program

1.22 Certification Regarding Business with

Certain Countries and Organizations

1.23 Non-Discrimination of Firearm Industry

Verification

1.24 Anti-Boycott Energy Companies

Verification

1.25 Vaccine Passport Prohibition

1.26 Critical Infrastructure Affirmation

1.27 Hardening of Texas’s Critical

Infrastructure

Section 2 - Executive Summary

2.1 Services Description and Scope

2.2 Schedule

Section 3 - Requirements for Statement of

Qualifications

3.1 Respondent’s Statement of

Qualifications and Availability to

Undertake Geotechnical, Construction

Material Testing, and Environmental

Assessment Services

3.2 Respondent’s Ability to Provide IDIQ

Geotechnical, Construction Material

Testing, and Environmental Assessment

Services

3.3 Qualifications of Assigned Respondent

Personnel and Their Likely Roles

3.4 Respondent’s Performance on Past

Representative Engagements for IDIQ

Geotechnical, Construction Material

Testing, and Environmental Assessment

Services

3.5 Respondent’s Knowledge of Best

Practices

3.6 Execution of Offer

Section 4 - Format for Statement of

Qualifications

4.1 General Instructions

4.2 Page Size, Binding, Dividers, and Tabs

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Pagination

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System

RFQ No. 758-26-00096

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY FOR

GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

ASSESSMENT FOR

THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

RFQ No.: 758-26-00096

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Texas State University System (“TSUS” or “Owner”) on behalf of itself and its Member Institution is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (“Qualifications”) for the selection of a firm(s) to provide Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”)

Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental Assessment services for planning, design, renovation and construction of facilities for TSUS and its Member Institutions, throughout Texas (“TSUS”; “Institution”, or “Institutions”), on an hourly fee or lump sum basis as needed by TSUS or its Institutions. Respondents shall provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental assessment services for the projects designated by TSUS or its Institutions through written Task Order and shall perform its services by providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The services performed will be at the direction of and on an “as needed” basis for TSUS or its Institutions. Anticipated services include those summarized under Paragraph 2.1. Other related, but not specifically named services, may be requested which are beneficial to TSUS or its Institutions in the delivery of or maintenance of facilities. The firm will render these services to TSUS or its Institutions as needed, with no minimum or maximum amount of services specified. In particular, the firm must be prepared to assign at least one person with significant related experience to be available as the point of contact for all oversight efforts at TSUS or its Institutions. An agreement with the selected firm(s) will be issued as an indefinite quantity contract with a 3-year initial term and an option for the Owner to extend the agreement for two (2) additional 1-year terms. The total value of the agreement will not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for the total term of the agreement, including all extensions. However, the Owner reserves the right to increase this limit.

This solicitation sets forth the terms, conditions, and requirements for prospective Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental Assessment firms to be considered for this work.

(Prospective firms are hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”).

1.1.1 Collecting Statements of Qualifications in response to this Request for Qualifications

(“RFQ”) is the first step in selecting the Respondent. This RFQ provides the information necessary for Respondents to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration and initial ranking by the Owner. In the next step the Owner will determine an initial ranking of the Respondents. If the initial ranking of the Respondents is reasonably conclusive, the

Owner may make a “most qualified” selection based upon the written Qualifications only.

If not, then the Owner may conduct interviews with a “short list” of Respondents.

1.1.2 The Owner may select up to five (5) of the top ranked qualified Respondents to participate in an interview with the Owner to confirm and clarify the Qualifications submitted and to answer additional questions. The Owner will then rank the interviewed Respondents in order to determine one or more of the most qualified Respondents.

1.1.3 After selecting the most qualified Respondent(s) the Owner will negotiate a suitable fee schedule for the services to be provided by the Respondent.

1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter

552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed. The Owner complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFQ information. Additionally, pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Section

2261.253, the agreement resulting from this solicitation will be posted on the Owner’s website.

Without limiting the foregoing, the requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government

Code, may apply to this solicitation and the Respondent agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Respondent entering into the contract pursuant to this solicitation knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that Subchapter.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the

Owner’s Standard Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Professional Services Agreement, a copy of which will be provided to all Respondents selected for interviews or, in the case where no interviews are conducted, to the selected most qualified Respondent(s).

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Discrepancies, omissions or doubts as to the meaning of RFQ documents shall be communicated in writing to the Owner for interpretation. Any responses to inquiries, clarifications, or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be posted by the Owner as a written addendum. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the proposals are due become part of the RFQ. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Qualifications. Respondents shall be required to consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the Owner issues by addenda.

Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner, and should not be relied on in preparing Qualifications. It is the responsibility of all

Respondents to check the status of formal addenda five (5) calendar days before the submittal deadline. The deadline for the receipt of written questions and submittal deadline is stated in

Section 2.4.

1.4.1 ADDENDA AND AWARD INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED BY THE OWNER FOR

THIS RFQ VIA THE ELECTRONIC BUSINESS DAILY WEBSITE AT THE

FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

REFERENCE “BOARD OF REGENTS/TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM – 758”

AND THE RFQ NUMBER PROVIDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5.1 The Qualifications must be received at the address specified in Section 1.5.2 prior to the date and time deadline. Please note that overnight deliveries such as FedEx and UPS arrive at a central location and may not be delivered to the specified location until after the time deadline. Respondents are advised to use other methods of delivery or, if using an overnight delivery service, to send the Qualifications a day earlier than usual. The Owner will not consider any response to this solicitation that is not received at the address specified by the deadline.

1.5.2 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Owner will receive Qualifications and HSP at the time and location described below.

July 21, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Peter Maass, Director of Capital Projects Administration

The Texas State University System

601 Colorado Street

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System

RFQ No. 758-26-00096 http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

Austin, Texas 78701-2407

1.5.3 Submit one (1) identical hard copy of the Qualifications and one (1) digital copy on

USB/flash drives in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. An original signature must be included on the “Execution of Offer” document submitted with each hard copy.

1.5.4 Submit one (1) identical hard copy of the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) and one

(1) digital copy on USB/flash drives in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, as a separate attachment from the Qualifications, as described in Section 1.13.

1.5.5 Qualifications and HSP materials received after the deadline in Section 1.5.2 will be returned to the Respondent unopened. The Point-of-Contact identified in Section 1.6 will identify the official time clock at the RFQ submittal location identified above.

1.5.6 The Owner will not acknowledge or consider Qualifications that are delivered by telephone, facsimile (fax), or electronic mail (e-mail).

1.5.7 Properly submitted Qualifications will not be returned to Respondents.

1.5.8 Qualifications and HSP materials must be enclosed in a sealed envelope (box, or container) addressed to the Point-of-Contact person. Packages must clearly identify the submittal deadline, the RFQ title and number, and the name, return address, and email address of the

Respondent’s contact person on all envelopes. The HSP (electronic and hard copies) shall be included with the Qualifications packet but sealed separately.

1.5.9 Properly submitted Qualifications will be opened publicly and the names of the

Respondents will be read aloud immediately after the submissions of Qualifications deadline stated in Section 1.5.2.

1.6 POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Owner designates the following person as its representative and

Point-of-Contact for this RFQ. Respondents shall restrict all contact with the Owner and direct all questions regarding this RFQ, including questions regarding terms and conditions and technical specifications, to the Point-of-Contact person via email only.

Peter Maass, Director of Capital Projects Administration

The Texas State University System

Email: peter.maass@tsus.edu

1.7 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: The evaluation of the Qualifications shall be based on the requirements described in this RFQ. All properly submitted Qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by a Selection Committee appointed by the Owner. The top five (5) or fewer ranked Respondents may be selected by the Owner for further consideration by participating in an interview wherein Qualifications will be presented and examined in further detail and where questions will be posed by the Selection Committee and answered by the Respondent.

1.7.1 Qualifications submittals should not include any information regarding Respondent’s proposed fees, pricing, or other compensation considerations as these will not be a factor in the selection of the best qualified Respondent(s).

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all

Qualifications and re-solicit for new Qualifications, or to reject any and all submissions and temporarily or permanently abandon the solicitation. Owner makes no representations, written or

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any Respondent to this RFQ for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFQ.

1.9 ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY: By submitting its Qualifications in response to this RFQ, Respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “most qualified” Respondent(s) will require subjective judgments by the

Owner. Determinations by the Selection Committee will be subject to routine administrative review by the Owner’s executive officers but, once a selection is announced, it will not be subject to further review.

1.10 NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS: Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the Respondent’s participation in this RFQ shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the Respondent.

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: There will be no pre-submittal conference conducted for this selection process.

1.12 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply (This does not preclude a Respondent from using consultants.) The Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Qualification.

1.13 VETERAN HEROES UNITED IN BUSINESS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS : It is the policy of the Owner and each of its Institutions, to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for service-disabled veterans, referred to as Veteran Heroes United in Business

(“VetHUB” or “VetHUBs”) in all contracts. Accordingly, specific plans and representations by

Respondents that appear to facilitate the State’s commitment to supporting VetHUB enterprises are required in the selection process. Failure to submit specific plans and representations regarding

VetHUB utilization, or failure to address the subject at all, will be interpreted by the Selection

Committee as an intention not to support the program and will disqualify the Respondent.

1.13.1 A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (“HSP”) is required as a part of the Respondent's

Qualifications.

1.13.2 The HSP information may be downloaded from the Texas State Comptroller’s website at the following URL link: VetHUBprogram@cpa.texas.gov

1.14 CERTAIN PROPOSALS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED: Under Section 2155.004, Texas

Government Code, a state agency may not accept a proposal or award a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who received compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the specifications or request for proposals on which the proposal or contract is based. All vendors must certify their eligibility by acknowledging the following statement, "Under Section 2155.004, Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate." If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the contract accepted or awarded as described above, the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor. This section does not create a cause of action to contest a proposal or award of a state contract.

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Section 151.311, Texas Tax Code, permits the purchase free of state sales and use taxes of tangible personal property to be incorporated into realty in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities that include the Owner. The

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System

RFQ No. 758-26-00096 https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php section further permits the purchase tax-free of tangible personal property (other than machinery or equipment and its accessories and repair and replacement parts) for use in the performance of such a contract if the property is "necessary and essential for the performance of the contract" and

"completely consumed at the job site." In addition, the section permits the purchase tax-free of a tangible service for use in the performance of such a contract if the service is performed at the job site and if "the contract expressly requires the specific service to be provided or purchased by the person performing the contract" or "the service is integral to the performance of the contract."

1.16 CERTIFICATION OF FRANCHISE TAX STATUS: Respondents are advised that the successful

Respondent will be required to submit certification of franchise tax status as required by State Law

(Texas Tax Code Chapter 171). The contractor agrees that each subcontractor and supplier under contract will also provide a certification of franchise tax status.

1.17 DELINQUENCY IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT: Under Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, the vendor, or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated, and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.18 STATE REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERING FIRMS: Respondents are advised that the Texas

Board of Professional Engineers requires that any entity providing engineering services to the public must register with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. An entity is defined as a sole proprietorship, firm, partnership, corporation or joint stock association.

1.19 NON-DISCRIMINATION: In their execution of this agreement, Respondent, consultants, their respective employees, and others acting by or through them shall comply with all federal and state policies and laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Any breach of this covenant may result in termination of the agreement.

1.20 NON-BOYCOTT ISRAEL VERIFICATION: To the extent required in Chapter 2271, Texas

Government Code, by executing this Agreement, Respondent hereby certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement. ”Boycott Israel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 808.001, Texas Government Code.

1.21 CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM: Pursuant to Section 2054.5192, Texas Government

Code, Respondent and its subcontractors, officers, and employees, who are provided credential granting access to Institution’s computer system also known as Institution’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas

Government Code as selected by the Institution. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. Respondent firm shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Owner within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the Agreement.

1.22 CERTIFICATION REGARDING BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND

ORGANIZATIONS: Pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 2252.152, Texas Government Code, Respondent hereby certifies it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Respondent acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate

1.23 NON-DISCRIMINATION OF FIREARM INDUSTRY VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter

2274, Texas Government Code (as enacted in SB 19 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby verifies that either (i) it has less than ten (10) full time employees; or (ii), it

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association (as defined under Section 2274.001, Texas Government Code) and will not discriminate during the term of this Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

1.24 ANTI-BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES VERIFICATION: Pursuant to Chapter 2274.002, Texas Government Code (as enacted in SB 13 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby certifies that either (i) it has less than ten (10) full time employees or (ii) it does not “boycott energy companies” (as defined under Section 809.001, Texas Government Code) and will not “boycott energy companies” during the term of this Agreement.

1.25 VACCINE PASSPORT PROHIBITION: Pursuant to Section 161.0085, Texas Health and Safety

Code (as enacted in SB 968 in the 87th Regular Legislative Session [2021]), Respondent hereby certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from Respondent’s business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contact and shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement for cause.

1.26 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AFFIRMATION: Pursuant to Section 2274.0102, Texas

Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of

Respondent or its parent company, is (i) majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under

Section 2274.0103, Texas Government Code, or headquartered in any of those countries.

1.27 HARDENING OF TEXAS’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Pursuant to Executive Order

GA-48 (2024), Contractor certifies that it, and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

1.27.1 Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”); or

1.27.2 Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

1.27.3 Owned by the government of a country listed on US Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4; or

1.27.4 Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the US Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4

SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 SERVICES DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: Upon notification of a need, and after providing a proposal and receiving an executed Task Order from the Owner, the Respondent shall provide

Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, or Environmental Assessment Services including but not limited to the following:

2.1.1 Geotechnical Engineering Services: Feasibility studies for new construction and renovation projects; subsurface exploration to determine soil conditions, groundwater conditions and potential construction issues associated with subsurface conditions;

laboratory testing of subsurface materials, written reports summarizing findings and recommendations for excavation, cut and fill, foundation and slab design and/or civil site development including but not limited to grading, drainage and pavement design; peer review of project plans and specifications and reporting of findings; participation in design meetings and coordination with structural engineer on foundation design.

RFQ for IDIQ Geotechnical, CMT/Environmental Assessment Services (posted 06/22/2026) for The Texas State University System

2.1.2 Construction Materials Testing Services: On-site monitoring, inspection and quality assurance, field and laboratory testing of soil compaction; concrete batch plant inspection, concrete strength testing, mix designs, placement and curing; asphalt inspection and testing; masonry inspection, mortar, grout, block and brick testing; steel fabrication and welding inspection and testing; miscellaneous construction material testing; written reports of all test results; recommendations for correction of defective work.

2.1.3 Environmental Services: Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; soil and groundwater contaminant investigation, wetlands determination and survey; environmental impact assessments; environmental compliance audits; health risk assessments; mitigation recommendations; remediation design, implementation and reporting; underground storage tank compliance inspection and/or monitoring; asbestos, mold and lead surveys and reporting; abatement design, oversight and monitoring; general regulatory compliance assistance.

2.1.4 Additional Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental Assessment services as may be required.

2.1.5 Consultants and Subcontractors: Consultants and/or subcontractors providing service under the Respondent shall meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of the Respondent. No consultant and/or subcontract under the agreement shall relieve the

Respondent of responsibility for the service provided. If the Respondent uses a consultant and/or subcontractor for any or all the work required, the following conditions shall apply under the listed circumstances:

2.1.5.1 Respondents planning to subcontract all or a portion of the work shall identify the proposed consultants and/or subcontractor.

2.1.5.2 The Owner retains the right to verify the consultant and/or subcontractor’s background and make determination to approve or reject the use of submitted consultant.

2.1.5.3 The Respondent shall be the only contact for the Owner. Respondent shall provide a designated point of contact for all Owner and consultant and/or subcontractor inquiries.

2.2 SCHEDULE: Key schedule milestones (subject to change) are:

2.2.1 Owner publishes RFQ for IDIQ services ............................................................ 06/22/2026

2.2.2 RFQ submittal of questions deadline (12:00 p.m.) ............................................. 07/07/2026

2.2.3 Deadline for submittal of Qualifications and HSP (2:00 p.m.) ........................... 07/21/2026

2.2.4 Owner announces “short list” of Respondents selected for interviews (if required)

............................................................................................................................ 07/31/2026

2.2.5 Respondent interviews (if required) .................................................................... 08/05/2026

2.2.6 Owner selects most qualified Respondent(s) ...................................................... 08/10/2026

2.2.7 Owner negotiates fee schedule and executes Agreement .................................. 09/01/2026

SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete

Statement of Qualifications to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4. Incomplete

Qualifications will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

3.1 CRITERION ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND

AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE IDIQ GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

TESTING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES - (Maximum of two (2) printed pages per question) (Criterion Weight: 10%)

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the solicitation including a narrative describing the

Respondent’s unique qualifications as they pertain to the services described in this RFQ.

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the Respondent and its principal(s) and assigned professionals, including any consultants and/or subcontractors, to undertake the services described in this RFQ.

3.1.3 Provide a brief history of the firm and each consultant and/or subcontractor proposed in response to this solicitation.

3.2 CRITERION TWO: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE IDIQ GEOTECHNICAL,

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

SERVICES (Criterion Weight: 15%)

3.2.1 PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE RESPONDENT:

3.2.1.1 Legal name of the firm as registered with the Secretary State of Texas

3.2.1.2 Address of the office that will be providing services

3.2.1.3 Number of years in business

3.2.1.4 Type of operation (Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, etc.)

3.2.1.5 Number of employees by skill group

3.2.1.6 Annual revenue totals for the past ten (10) years

3.2.2 Identify if the Respondent’s firm or any of its consultant(s) and/or subcontractor team(s) is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity. If yes, please explain the impact both in organizational and directional terms.

3.2.3 Provide any details of all past or pending litigation or claims filed against the Respondent that would affect the Respondent's performance under an agreement with the Owner.

3.2.4 Identify if the Respondent is currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity. If yes, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

3.2.5 Declare and explain if any relationship exists by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between Respondent and any Owner or

Institution employee, officer, or Regent.

3.2.6 Provide a claims history under professional malpractice insurance for the past five (5) years for the Respondent’s firm and any consultants proposed to provide professional services.

3.3 CRITERION THREE: QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSIGNED RESPONDENT’S PERSONNEL

AND THEIR LIKELY ROLES (Criterion Weight: 30%)

3.3.1 Identify the key professionals that will be involved in providing services and their likely roles. Specifically name the person who will support the oversight efforts with TSUS and its Institutions.

3.3.2 Provide resumes stating the experience and expertise of the professionals that will be involved in providing Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental

Assessment services, including their experience with similar tasks, the number of years with their respective firms, and their city of residence.

3.3.3 Indicate whether the Respondent intends to use consultants and/or subcontractors in rendering professional services to the Owner. If so, indicate the roles of such consultants and/or subcontractors and describe the Respondent’s process in working with consultants and/or subcontractors, and integrating them into the process of providing IDIQ

Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental Assessment services.

3.4 CRITERION FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE ON PAST REPRESENTATIVE

ENGAGEMENTS FOR IDIQ GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING,

AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES (Criterion Weight: 30%)

3.4.1 List no less than six (6) but no more than twelve (12) projects for which Respondent has provided IDIQ Geotechnical, Construction Material Testing, and Environmental

Assessment services that are most closely related to the services described in this RFQ and completed in the last five (5) years. Respondent should attempt to provide an equal number of examples for each of the three (3) services requested under this RFQ. Any engagements with Owner, its Institutions, other Texas public institutions of higher education and other Texas state-funded projects including public school districts should be prioritized. List the engagements in order of priority, with the most relevant engagement listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

3.4.1.1 Engagement or project name, location, and description.

3.4.1.2 The type of services provided.

3.4.1.3 Photographic color images as applicable.

3.4.1.4 Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion).

3.4.2 References (for each engagement or project listed above, identify the following):

3.4.2.1 The owner’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison(s) during the engagement or project, including telephone number, and email address.

3.4.2.2 Respondent’s representative who served as the day-to-day liaison(s) during the engagement or project, including telephone number and email address.

3.4.2.3 Length of business relationship with the owner.

References shall be considered relevant based on specific participation and experience with the Respondent. The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFQ process.

3.4.3 State if Respondent has worked with TSUS or its Institutions in the past five (5) years. If so, state the name of the TSUS or Institution point of contact and provide a brief description of work performed.

3.5 CRITERION FIVE: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF BEST PRACTICES (Criterion

Weight: 15%)

3.5.1 Describe the Respondent’s philosophy, methodology, and its processes providing these types of services.

3.5.2 Provide specific examples of how specific techniques or procedures were used in up to three (3) of the engagements or projects listed in response to Criterion 3.4.

3.5.3 Describe Respondent’s team demonstrated technical competence and management qualifications with institutional projects, particularly those for higher education.

3.5.4 Provide any other details regarding special services, processes, advantages, or other benefits offered to the Owner by the Respondent.

3.6 EXECUTION OF OFFER

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS: SUBMIT ENTIRE SECTION WITH RESPONSE.

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH

THE RESPONDENT'S QUALIFICATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND

RETURN THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS MAY

RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS.

SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT MAY VOID THE SUBMITTED QUALIFICATIONS OR

ANY AGREEMENTS OR OTHER CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY

RESULT FROM THE SUBMISSION OF RESPONDENT’S QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE

RESPONDENT MAY BE REMOVED FROM ALL PROPOSER LISTS. A FALSE

CERTIFICATION SHALL BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRACT AND, AT

OWNER'S OPTION, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF ANY RESULTING CONTRACT

OR PURCHASE ORDER.

3.6.1 By signature hereon, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that (1) this RFQ is a solicitation for Qualifications and is not a contract or an offer to contract; (2) the submission of Qualifications by Respondent in response to this RFQ will not create a contract between the Owner and Respondent; (3) the Owner has made no representation or warranty, written or oral, that one or more contracts with the Owner will be awarded under this RFQ; and (4) Respondent shall bear, as its sole risk and responsibility, any cost which arises from Respondent's preparation of a response to this RFQ.

3.6.2 By signature hereon, Respondent offers and agrees to furnish to the Owner the products and/or services more particularly described in its Qualifications, and to comply with all terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the RFQ documents and contained herein.

3.6.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that it has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted

Qualifications.

3.6.4 By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporate Respondent is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporate

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Respondent is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable.

3.6.5 By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership, or owner represented by the Respondent, nor anyone acting for such firm, corporation, or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this state, codified in Section 15.01, et. seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the antitrust laws of the

United States (15 U.S.C.A. Sec. 1 et seq.). Respondent further certifies that it has not communicated directly or indirectly the Qualifications submitted to any competitor or any other person engaged in a similar line of business. Respondent hereby assigns to Owner any and all claims for overcharges associated with any resulting contract arising under the antitrust laws of the United States and/or the State of Texas.

3.6.6 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

3.6.6.1 Respondent is a reputable firm regularly engaged in providing products and/or services necessary to meet the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.6.6.2 Respondent has the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.6.6.3 Respondent is aware of, is fully informed about, and is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances;

3.6.6.4 Respondent, if selected by the Owner, will maintain insurance as required by the

Agreement;

3.6.6.5 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.6.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFQ is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the firm and to bind the firm under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.6.8 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that, if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a (Texas) “Resident Bidder” as defined in

Section 2252.001(4), Texas Government Code.

3.6.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies pursuant to Section 231.006, Texas Family

Code, that it is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

3.6.10 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies, pursuant to Section 2155.004, Texas

Government Code, that no employee or other person having an ownership interest in

Respondent has received compensation from the Owner or an Insitution for the preparation

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3.6.11 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies, pursuant to Section 2254.004, Texas

Government Code, that each individual or business entity which is an engineer proposed by Respondent as a member of its team was selected based on “demonstrated competence and qualifications” only.

3.6.12 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exist between

Respondent and an employee of Owner or any Institution, or Respondent has not been an employee of Owner or any Institution within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to

Respondent’s RFQ response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.6.13 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that all articles and services quoted in response to this RFQ meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations in effect or proposed as of the date of this solicitation.

3.6.14 By signature hereon, Respondent signifies its compliance with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action.

3.6.15 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees, to the extent provided by Section 2254.0031 of

Texas Government Code, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Texas, all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Respondent or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or supplier of Respondent in the execution or performance of any agreements or other contractual arrangements which may result from the submission of Respondent’s

Qualifications.

3.6.16 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to complete a Cybersecurity Training Program.

Pursuant to Section 2054.5192, Texas Government Code, Respondent and its subcontractors, officers, and employees, who are provided credentials granting access to

Institution’s computer system also known as Institution’s information system, must complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519, Texas

Government Code as selected by the Institution. The cybersecurity training program must be completed during the term and any renewal period of this Agreement. Respondent shall verify in writing completion of the program to the Owner within the first thirty (30) calendar days of the term and any renewal period of the Agreement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section are grounds for termination for cause of the

Agreement.

3.6.17 By signature hereon, pursuant to Sections 2107.008 and 2252.903, Texas Government

Code, Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, and Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, Respondent agrees that any payments that may become due under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s

Qualifications, will be applied towards any debt including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas.

3.6.18 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no member of the Board of Regents of The

Texas State University System, or the executive officers of the Owner or its Institutions, has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract, and that no member of the Board of Regents has a “substantial interest” (as that term is defined in Section 51.923 of the Texas Education Code) in the Respondent.

3.6.19 By signature hereon, pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the Agreement against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

3.6.20 By signature hereon, pursuant to Chapter 2274, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it does not boycott energy companies as defined in Section 809.001(1)(a), Texas Government Code, (i.e., fossil fuel companies); and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement.

3.6.21 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery, on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Respondent's business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contract.

3.6.22 By signature hereon, pursuant to Section 2275.0102, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of Respondent is majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under Section 2275.0103, Texas

Government Code, or headquartered in any of those countries.

3.6.23 By signature hereon, pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 (2024), Respondent certifies that it, and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

3.6.23.1 Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act

(“NDAA”); or

3.6.23.2 Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

3.6.23.3 Owned by the government of a country listed on US Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4; or

3.6.23.4 Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the US

Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section

791.4.

3.6.24 By signature hereon, pursuant to Section 2252.152, Texas Government Code, Respondent represents and warrants that it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization as prohibited by Section 252.152, Texas Government Code.

3.6.25 By signature hereon, pursuant to Section 2271.002, Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the

Agreement. ”Boycott Israel” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 808.001, Texas

Government Code.

3.6.26 By signature hereon, in accordance with Section 2252.901, Texas Government Code, Respondent represents and warrants that, if a former employee of the Owner or any

Institution was employed by Respondent within one year of the employee’s leaving the

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Owner or Institution, then such employee will not perform services on projects with

Respondent that the employee worked on while employed by the Owner or Institution.

3.6.27 By signature hereon, pursuant to Section 669.003 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent represents, certifies and warrants that is (i) is not the executive head of the

Owner or any of its Institutions, (ii) was not the executive head of the Owner or any of its

Institutions at any time during the four years before the Submission Date, and (iii) does not employ (or anticipate employing) either (a) the current executive head of the Owner or any of its Institutions or (b) any person who was the executive head of the Owner or any of its

Institutions during the four years before the Submission Date. Provided, however, in the event that the Respondent cannot make the above representation, certification and warranty, then Respondent must include in its bid a statement of why Respondent is unable to do so as well as all of the following information in order for their bid to be evaluated by the Owner for compliance with Section 669.0.

3.6.27.1 Respondent must identify the names of the current or any former executive heads of the Owner or any of its Institutions (1) with whom Respondent proposes to enter into a contract or agreement or (2) who are employed by Respondent (or whom Respondent anticipates employing).

3.6.27.2 Respondent must identify the following information for each individual identified in item 3.6.27.1 above who was formerly an executive head of the

Owner or any of its Institutions:

3.6.27.2.1 the individual's date of separation from the Owner or such institution;

3.6.27.2.2 the position that the individual holds (or will hold) with Respondent;

and

3.6.27.2.3 the date(s) during which the individual has been employed by

Respondent, or dates on which the individual is to start employment with Respondent.

Respondent's failure to provide such a statement and all of the above information in its Qualifications constitutes Respondent's agreement to the representation, certification and warranty set forth at the start of this Section. The Owner may require Respondent to provide additional information and assistance in order to comply with Section 669.003; Respondent acknowledges that the Owner may reject Respondent's Qualifications in the event that Respondent does not provide such additional information and assistance. Respondent acknowledges that

Section 669.003 may prevent Respondent from being awarded any contract or agreement resulting from this solicitation.

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3.6.28 Execution of Offer: RFQ No. 758-26-00096 – IDIQ for Geotechnical, Construction Material

Testing, and Environmental Assessment services for The Texas State University System.

The Respondent must complete, sign, and return this Execution of Offer as part of its submittal response.