ESBD_542566_1784929560115_IDIQ Planning 7.2026.pdf

2910 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, TX, 78469 Main (361) 883-5743 www.coastalbendcog.org

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

On-Call Planning, Resilience, and Community Development Services Issued By: Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG)

RFQ No. CBCOG 2026-0724 Issue Date: July 24, 2026

SOQ Due Date: August 31, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

1. Introduction

The Coastal Bend Council of Governments ("CBCOG") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms and multidisciplinary consultant teams to provide on-call planning, resilience, community development, housing, economic development, infrastructure planning, and related professional services on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis.

CBCOG serves local governments and regional stakeholders throughout the Coastal Bend region and anticipates the need for planning and technical assistance services to support a variety of local, regional, state, and federally funded initiatives.

The initial task order is anticipated to be the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Refugio, Texas.

Additional task orders may include work for other municipalities, counties, special districts, regional initiatives, and grant-funded projects as funding becomes available.

CBCOG intends to select one or more firms through this solicitation.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified consultants capable of providing planning and technical assistance services in support of CBCOG's regional planning, resilience, infrastructure, housing, economic development, transportation, and community development initiatives.

Services may be funded through:

• Texas General Land Office (GLO)

• FEMA

• TxDOT

• Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

• USDA Rural Development

• Economic Development Administration (EDA)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• State or local funding sources

• Other federal and state grant programs

No minimum amount of work is guaranteed under this contract.

3. Contract Term

CBCOG intends to award one or more contracts with an initial term of three (3) years with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year periods at CBCOG's sole discretion.

4. Contract Structure

Services will be authorized through individual Task Orders issued by CBCOG.

Each Task Order will include:

• Scope of Work

• Deliverables

• Schedule

• Budget

• Funding source requirements

Task Orders Task order assignment will consider qualifications, expertise relevant to the task order, capacity, and funding-source requirements.

CBCOG reserves the right to select multiple firms.

5. Anticipated Service Categories

Respondents may provide qualifications for one or more service categories.

Category A Comprehensive and Strategic Planning

Services may include:

• Comprehensive Plans

• Community Visioning

• Strategic Plans

• Capital Improvement Planning

• Growth Management

• Corridor Planning

• Downtown Revitalization Plans

• Small Area Plans

Category B Resilience and Hazard Mitigation Planning

• Resilience Planning

• Climate Adaptation Planning

• Hazard Mitigation Planning

• Flood Risk Assessments

• Coastal Resilience Planning

• Vulnerability Assessments

• Nature-Based Solutions Planning

• Disaster Recovery Planning

Category C Community Development and Housing

• Housing Needs Assessments

• Workforce Housing Studies

• Fair Housing Assessments

• Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies

• Community Development Planning

• Housing Implementation Strategies

Category D Economic Development Planning

Services may include:

• Economic Development Strategies

• Market Analyses

• Industry Cluster Studies

• Workforce Development Strategies

• Downtown Development Plans

• Tourism Development Strategies

Category E Infrastructure and Capital Planning

Services may include:

• Water Infrastructure Planning

• Wastewater Planning

• Drainage and Stormwater Planning

• Transportation Planning

• Broadband Planning

• Capital Improvement Programming

Category F Public Engagement and Facilitation

Services may include:

• Public Meetings

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Survey Development

• Facilitation Services

• Community Visioning

• Outreach Programs

• Digital Engagement Tools

Category G GIS and Data Analytics

Services may include:

• GIS Analysis

• Mapping Services

• Buildout Analysis

• Demographic Analysis

• Data Visualization

• Interactive Mapping Applications

Category H Grant Support and Project Development

Services may include:

• Grant Readiness Assessments

• Project Prioritization

• Grant Application Support

• Benefit-Cost Analyses

• Implementation Planning

6. Initial Task Order

CBCOG anticipates issuing an initial task order for development of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Refugio.

The project is expected to include:

• Existing Conditions Assessment

• Public Engagement

• Future Land Use Planning

• Housing Analysis

• Economic Development Planning

• Infrastructure Assessment

• Resilience Integration

• Implementation Plan Development

The Refugio project will be conducted utilizing a collaborative approach between CBCOG, the City of Refugio, and the selected consultant.

Additional task orders may include similar planning efforts for other communities within the Coastal Bend region.

7. CBCOG's Hybrid Delivery Model

CBCOG anticipates providing support for many projects, including:

• Project coordination

• Stakeholder outreach

• Data collection

• Existing plans and studies

• Regional datasets

• Public meeting logistics

• Funding coordination

Respondents should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with CBCOG staff and leverage available resources to maximize project efficiency and value.

8. Minimum Qualifications

Respondents should demonstrate experience in one or more of the following:

• Comprehensive planning

• Community development

• Housing planning

• Economic development planning

• Infrastructure planning

• Resilience planning

• Hazard mitigation planning

• GIS and analytics

• Public engagement

Preference may be given to firms with experience involving:

• Rural communities

• Coastal communities

• Texas municipalities

• Council of Governments

• GLO-funded projects

• FEMA-funded projects

• CDBG programs

• Infrastructure implementation planning

• Nature Based Solutions

9. Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A. Cover Letter

Include:

• Firm name

• Primary contact

• Address

• Phone number

• Email address

B. Firm Overview

Provide:

• Company history

• Areas of expertise

• Office locations

• Number of employees

C. Service Categories

Identify the service categories for which the firm seeks qualification.

D. Project Team

Provide:

• Organizational chart

• Key personnel

• Roles and responsibilities

• Resumes

E. Project Approach

Describe:

• Project management methodology

• Communication approach

• Experience with hybrid delivery models

• Quality control procedures

Maximum: 10 pages

F. Relevant Experience

Provide at least five relevant projects completed within the past ten years.

Include:

• Client name

• Project description

• Completion date

• Budget

• Reference contact

G. References

Provide at least three client references with contact information.

H. Capacity

Describe current workload and ability to undertake future task orders.

10. Evaluation Criteria & Timeline

Criteria Points Relevant Experience 30 Qualifications of Team 25 Technical Approach 20 Experience with Rural and Coastal Communities 15 Capacity and Availability 10

Total Possible Points: 100

CBCOG may interview top-ranked firms.

Proposal Submission

Submit:

• Three (3) hard copies

• One (1) electronic copy on USB/thumb drive

Deliver to:

Coastal Bend Council of Governments 2910 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78469

Deadline:

9:00 AM CDT, August 31, 2026

Envelope must be labeled:

RFQ No. CBCOG 2026-0724 On-Call Planning, Resilience, and Community Development Services

Note:

• This RFQ will be publicly posted on the CBCOG website and distributed through the Texas Comptroller’s Centralized Master SOQders List (CMBL) to ensure full and open competition.

• CBCOG promotes full and open competition. No questions about this RFQ will be answered unless asked in writing before August 15, 2026 via email to mafuso@coastalbendcog.org.

• Answers will be posted on the CBCOG website by August 17, 2026 at https://www.coastalbendcog.org/news-articles/public-announcements

• All SOQs must contain three (3) copies of the response and an electronic copy on a thumb drive.

• All SOQs must be submitted to CBCOG in a sealed envelope by 9:00 AM on August 31, 2026. The envelope must be clearly marked RFQ No. CBCOG 2026-0724

• SOQs received after this time will not be considered.

mailto:mafuso@coastalbendcog.org https://www.coastalbendcog.org/news-articles/public-announcements

• All SOQs will be opened and recorded at 3pm on August 31, 2026 at the CBCOG

Offices. Firms may choose to attend, but it is not required.

• Successful firm will be notified by 5pm on September 18, 2026.

Timeline Date RFQ Issued 7/24/2026 Questions Due 8/15/2026 Responses Due 8/31/2026 Evaluation 9/1/2026 – 9/10/2026 Interviews (if needed) 9/15/2026 Selection 9/18/2026

11. Procurement Method

This solicitation is being conducted as a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process.

Fees will not be submitted with Statements of Qualifications.

Fees will be negotiated on a task-order basis after consultant selection.

12. Estimated IDIQ Capacity

CBCOG anticipates issuing multiple task orders during the contract term.

The aggregate value of all task orders issued under this contract shall not exceed:

$1,000,000

This amount is not a guarantee of work and represents only the maximum potential contract capacity.

13. Reservation of Rights

CBCOG reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all responses

• Waive informalities

• Request additional information

• Select one or multiple firms

• Negotiate scopes and fees

• Issue task orders as funding becomes available

• Cancel the solicitation at any time