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Summary of RFQ 26-10: Professional Consulting Engineering Services

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Terrell, Texas, for on-call professional consulting engineering services to support city planning and development plan review activities. The City seeks qualified engineering firms capable of performing multiple disciplines including civil engineering, planning, surveying, landscape design, architectural design, geotechnical analysis, ADA compliance review, construction management, structural engineering, environmental reviews, and floodplain management. Services will include technical review of subdivision plats, construction plans, site development projects, infrastructure improvements, drainage and stormwater management, and assistance with planning initiatives such as comprehensive planning and special area planning. Responses must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the City of Terrell Engineering Department, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for two additional two-year renewal periods, not to exceed five years total. No bidder's conference is scheduled. The selection committee may conduct interviews with qualified respondents before making a final recommendation to the Terrell City Council.

Compensation will be negotiated following selection of the top-qualified respondent, with fee discussions initiated only after the consultant is chosen. If fee negotiations are unsuccessful with the top respondent, the City will proceed with the second-ranked consultant. The City of Terrell is exempt from Texas sales tax and federal excise tax. Vendors must provide Commercial General Liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (Texas statutory requirements), and Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions coverage ($1,000,000 each occurrence). Performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000, both to be provided within specified timeframes after award. Funds are subject to annual budget approval by the Terrell City Council, and contract continuation beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon budget appropriation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to award based on best value as permitted by Texas law.

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RFQ 26-10

CITY OF TERRELL

201 E NASH STREET | TERRELL, TEXAS 75160

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFQ 26-10: PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

Return deadline: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026

Delivery Address: City of Terrell – City Hall

Engineering Department

201 E. Nash

Terrell, Texas 75160

NAME OF COMPANY SUBMITTING BID: ______________________________________

RFQ 26-10: PROFSSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

Table of Contents:

Legal Notice

SECTION 1: General Information & Offer / Acceptance

SECTION 2: Instructions & General Terms

SECTION 2.37 – Question Deadline (5:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026)

SECTION 3: Special Provisions

SECTION 4: General Statement of Work

SECTION 5: Scope of Services

SECTION 6: Submittal Requirements

SECTION 7: Evaluation Criteria

Submittal Signature Form | Response Affidavit (required response and signature)

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS / SUBMITTALS

Sealed responses will be received by the Municipal Development Department, City of Terrell, at 201 E.

Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, for:

Submittals will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the City Hall – Council Chambers, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160.

RFP documents are available online at https://www.cityofterrell.org/Bids.aspx or by email to csnapp@terrelltx.gov. Please reference RFQ 26-10 when requesting documents.

All submittals must be sealed, clearly labeled with the RFQ name and number, and delivered to the Engineering Department. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely delivery; late submittals will be considered non-responsive and returned unopened.

The City of Terrell reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, waive informalities, and accept the submittal deemed to be in the best interest of the City. No officer or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract awarded.

Delivery Address: City of Terrell – Engineering Department 201 E. Nash Street

Due Date / Time: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026 https://www.cityofterrell.org/Bids.aspx mailto:csnapp@terrelltx.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & OFFER / ACCEPTANCE

The enclosed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and specifications are provided to assist vendors in preparing a response for the services described.

IMPORTANT: The designated RFQ Contract Administrator is the sole point of contact for the City of Terrell (“City”) during this solicitation process. All communications regarding this RFP must be directed to csnapp@terrelltx.gov. Any oral statements or comments made by City representatives that seek to modify or interpret this RFQ are considered informal and non-binding and shall not confer any rights to the respondent. Only written addenda issued by the City shall be considered official

QUESTIONS: If clarification or additional information is required to interpret the specifications, vendors must submit written questions by email to csnapp@terrelltx.gov. deadline for questions is 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026. All questions and answers will be shared with all vendors on record.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Sealed responses must be received by the City no later than:

DATE / TIME: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 4, 2026

DELIVERY / MAILING ADDRESS: City of Terrell Engineering Department 201 E. Nash Street Terrell, Texas 75160

ENVELOPE LABELING: RFQ 26-10

CONTRACT AWARD: Recommendations for contract negotiations are expected approximately four (4) weeks after the response opening date. The City reserves the right to award contracts in the best interest of the City. To obtain results, contact the City Secretary at 972.551.6600, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160, or by email:

citysecretary@terrelltx.gov.

SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT: Vendors must sign and date all pages containing signature lines.

Incomplete responses or responses that are unsigned or undated may be rejected as non-responsive.

mailto:csnapp@terrelltx.gov mailto:citysecretary@terrelltx.gov

SECTION 2: INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL TERMS

2.00 Purpose. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit qualified vendors to provide professional engineering services for development plan review and city planning. It is the City’s intent to obtain engineering services on an on-call basis for engineering related activities associated with City planning, development plan review, and other consultive engineering tasks as needed.

2.01 Contract Term. The contract awarded under this solicitation shall have an initial term of one (1) year, commencing upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Upon satisfactory performance during the initial term, the City may, at its sole discretion, renew the contract for up to two (2) additional terms of two (2) years each, under the same terms and conditions; provided, however, that the total contract term shall not exceed five (5) years.

2.02 Right to Reject. The City of Terrell reserves the right to reject any or all responses received in response to this RFQ, to waive any informalities or minor defects in responses, and to accept the response deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

2.03 Submission Requirements. Responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope and signed by an individual authorized to legally bind the responding firm. The RFQ number and title must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. No other markings or detailed bid information should appear on the outside of the sealed package. Email or facsimile submissions will not be accepted.

2.04 Submission Address. All responses must include all required signature pages and documentation and be delivered to:

City of Terrell

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

201 E. Nash Street

2.05 Late Responses. Responses must be received by the City of Terrell Municipal Development Department prior to the stated deadline.

Responses received after the deadline will be considered non-responsive and will not be accepted.

The City is not responsible for delays caused by mail carriers, delivery services, or other circumstances.

2.06 Funding. Funds for payment of services are subject to annual budget approval by the Terrell City Council. Texas law prohibits the obligation of public funds beyond the fiscal year for which a budget has been approved. Continuation of this contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon budget appropriation.

2.07 Alteration of Responses. Responses may not be altered or amended after the submission deadline. Any interlineation, alteration, or erasure made prior to submission must be initialed by the person signing the response.

2.08 Withdrawal of Responses. Responses may not be withdrawn or cancelled for one hundred twenty

(120) days following the submission deadline without written consent of the City.

All response terms shall remain firm and valid for this 120-day evaluation period. Upon award, pricing and service terms shall remain firm for the duration of the contract unless otherwise negotiated.

2.09 Sales Tax. The City of Terrell is exempt from Texas sales tax and federal excise tax. Vendors are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes.

2.10 Contract Award. The City will review all responses for compliance with the specifications of this

RFQ. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal represents the best value to the City.

In evaluating proposals, the City may consider the location of the vendor’s principal place of business as provided by Texas Local Government Code Sections 271.905 and 271.9051.

The City reserves the right to negotiate terms, scope adjustments, or additional work consistent with state law and the intent of the resulting contract.

2.11 Conflict of Interest. No public official shall have a financial interest in this contract in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 171. The City of Terrell Charter prohibits City Council members, officers, and employees from having a direct or indirect interest in the profits of any contract, work, or service for the City.

2.12 Ethics. Vendors shall not offer or accept gifts, favors, or anything of value to or from any City employee, official, or agent in connection with this procurement.

2.13 Exceptions or Substitutions. Vendors taking exception to any specifications or proposing substitutions must clearly state those exceptions in the response or by attachment.

Failure to list exceptions will indicate the vendor’s agreement to comply fully with the specifications. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any exceptions in the best interest of the City.

2.14 Addenda. Any interpretations, corrections, or changes to this RFP will be issued by written addendum. Addenda will be posted on the City of Terrell website: www.cityofterrell.org. Addenda may also be requested by email at: csnapp@terrelltx.gov. It is the vendor’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda.

2.15 Compliance with Laws. All services provided must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

http://www.cityofterrell.org/

2.16 Minimum Vendor Qualifications. Vendors must demonstrate responsibility and capability by showing they:

1. Possess adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them.

2. Can comply with required service schedules.

3. Have a satisfactory record of performance.

4. Maintain a satisfactory record of business integrity and ethics.

5. Are otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award.

The City may request additional information to evaluate vendor qualifications. Failure to respond may result in disqualification.

2.17 Required Documentation. Vendors must provide all documentation requested in this RFQ. Failure to submit required information may result in rejection of the response.

2.18 Indemnification. The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Terrell, its officers, agents, employees, and elected officials from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses, including court costs and attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts or omissions of the Vendor in the performance of this contract.

2.19 Wages and Taxes. The successful vendor shall be responsible for all applicable payroll taxes including Social Security, unemployment, and federal withholding taxes and shall comply with all federal and state wage laws.

2.20 Termination of Contract. This contract may be terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination by the vendor, the vendor must provide the reason for termination in writing. The City reserves the right to award the remaining work to another qualified vendor if termination occurs.

2.21 Termination for Default. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately if the vendor:

1. Fails to meet required schedules,

2. Fails to comply with contract requirements, or

3. Otherwise defaults in performance.

The City will provide written notice of default. If the default is not corrected within two (2) working days, the City may declare the vendor in default and terminate the contract. The City may pursue any remedies available at law or equity.

2.22 Notice. Written notice required by this contract shall be considered delivered when deposited in the U.S. mail in Terrell, Texas by registered or certified mail with proper postage.

2.23 Contract Administrator. The City may designate a Contract Administrator responsible for monitoring compliance, inspection of services, and coordination with the vendor.

2.24 Purchase Orders. The City will issue purchase orders to the successful vendor. The purchase order number must appear on all invoices. The City is not responsible for services performed without an authorized purchase order.

2.25 Invoices. Invoices must include:

1. Vendor name and address

2. Receiving department or delivery location

3. City purchase order number

4. Description of services performed

2.26 Payment. Payment will be made after acceptance of services and receipt of a valid invoice in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2251).

Standard payment terms are Net 30.

2.27 Service Acceptance. All services performed under this contract are subject to approval by the City.

Services not meeting specifications must be corrected by the vendor at no additional cost to the City.

2.28 Warranty. The vendor warrants that all services will conform to the specifications and requirements of this RFQ.

2.19 Remedies. Both parties retain all rights and remedies available under the Uniform Commercial

Code and applicable law.

2.30 Applicable Law and Venue. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

Venue for any legal action shall lie exclusively in Kaufman County, Texas.

2.31 Equal Employment Opportunity. The vendor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

2.32 Assignment. The successful vendor may not assign or transfer this contract without prior written consent of the City.

2.33 Silence of Specifications. Where specifications are silent regarding details, standard industry best practices shall apply.

2.34 Proprietary Information. Vendors must clearly identify any proprietary information in their responses. Such information will be handled in accordance with applicable public information laws.

2.35 Best Value Evaluation. The City will award the contract based on best value as permitted by Texas law. Factors that may be considered include:

1. Reputation of the vendor

2. Quality of services

3. Ability to meet City needs

4. Past relationship with the City

5. Compliance with laws related to historically underutilized businesses

6. Other criteria identified in the RFP

2.36 Nonresident Vendors. Preference may be given to Texas resident vendors as required by Texas

Government Code Chapter 2252.

2.37 Questions. Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing by email to:

csnapp@terrelltx.gov. All questions must reference the section and page number. Questions are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026.

2.38 Subcontracting. The successful vendor shall not subcontract any portion of the work without prior written approval from the City.

2.39 Inclement Weather. If severe weather or unforeseen events cause the City to close on the submission date, the deadline will automatically extend to the next business day the City is open.

The City may also issue an addendum extending deadlines when necessary.

2.40 Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). In accordance with Texas Government Code Section

2252.908, vendors awarded contracts must submit Form 1295 – Certificate of Interested Parties through the Texas Ethics Commission electronic filing system prior to contract execution.

Instructions are available at: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-info.htm. No action is required until notification of potential award.

SECTION 3: SPECIAL PROVISIONS

3.00 Bid Security. A bid security is not required for this RFP.

3.01 Performance and Payment bonds. Contractor shall procure Payment and Maintenance Bonds as applicable and in accordance with §2253 of the Texas Government code.

Performance Bond (if applicable)

• Required for contracts exceeding $50,000 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code §262.032(b).

• Must be provided within 30 days of contract signing or purchase order issuance and prior to the commencement of work.

• Purpose: To ensure faithful performance of work according to contract terms, plans, and specifications.

Payment Bond (if applicable)

• Required for contracts exceeding $25,000 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code §2253.021.

• Must be provided within 10 days of award and before work begins.

• Purpose: Protects subcontractors and suppliers who have a direct contractual relationship with the prime contractor.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-info.htm

3.02 Minimum Insurance Requirements. Contractors performing work on City property or public right-of-way for the City of Terrell, shall provide the City a certificate of insurance evidencing the coverages and coverage provisions identified herein. Contractors shall provide the City evidence that all subcontractors performing work on the project have the same types and amounts of coverages as required herein or that the subcontractors are included under the Contractor’s policy. The City, at its own discretion, may required a certified copy of the policy.

All insurance companies and coverages must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance to transact business in the State of Texas and must be acceptable to the City of Terrell.

Alternative proof: Vendors without full coverage may submit current insurance documentation along with proof of the ability to obtain required coverage if awarded the contract.

The following guidelines are designed to show the most common minimum insurance requirements for standard contracts and agreement with the City. Non-standard agreements may require additional coverage and/or higher limits. Coverage Amounts required for non-standard agreements to be determined by the department and the City Manager.

General Contracts for Services. Service work, and general maintenance agreements, etc.

☐ Commercial General Liability ☐ Automobile Liability ☐ Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability ☐ Payment and Maintenance Bond (if applicable)

Professional Services. Consultants or other professionals including: accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers, medical professionals, medical services, etc.

☐ Commercial General Liability ☐ Automobile Liability ☐ Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability ☐ Professional Liability or equivalent Errors & Omissions (appropriate to Contractor’s profession)

Construction. Building contractors for construction projects ☐ Commercial General Liability ☐ Automobile Liability ☐ Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability ☐ Professional Liability (if applicable for design function) ☐ Builder’s Risk (required for new or existing property under construction) ☐ Payment and Maintenance Bond (if applicable)

Information Technology / Network Services. For the purchasing and installation of technology-related software and equipment or contracting services that support, maintain or interact with the City’s technology system.

☐ Commercial General Liability ☐ Automobile Liability

☐ Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability ☐ Professional Liability (if applicable) ☐ Cyber Liability

Insurance Type Limit Provision

Commercial General Liability

$500,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate

For Construction Projects:

$2,000,000 Each Occurrence $4,000,000 Aggregate

City to be listed as additional insured and provided 30-day notice of cancellation or material change in coverage

Automobile Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

Workers’ Compensation Texas Statutory Requirements Waiver of subrogation in favor of City

Employer’s Liability $250,000 injury – each accident $250,000 disease – each employee $500,000 disease – policy limit

Professional Liability (or equivalent Errors & Omissions coverage appropriate to the Contractor’s profession)

$1,000,000 each occurrence

Builder’s Risk (required for new or existing property under construction)

100% Value

Cyber Liability $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

• The City of Terrell, its officers, agents, employees, and elected officials must be listed as additional insured on General Liability and Automobile Liability policies.

• Policies must include a 30-day notice to the City by certified mail prior to cancellation or material change in coverage.

• Vendors must ensure coverage meets all requirements under the State of Texas Financial Responsibility Law.

Submission:

• Copies of all insurance certificates must be included with the bid.

• Within 5 business days of award, the successful vendor must provide updated certificates listing the City as certificate holder.

Breach of these provisions entitles the City to declare the contract void if not remedied within ten

(10) days of written notice.

SECTION 4 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

4.01 PROJECT OVERVIEW – As the largest retail and commercial hub of Kaufman County, the City of

Terrell is proud of the national exposure, ranking our county as the fastest growing county in the nation, Kaufman County saw an 18% boost in population between 2019 and 2021, which is the most of seven Dallas / Ft. Worth counties. Located just 25-miles east of downtown Dallas at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 80, Terrell serves as a major crossroads for the region and future development. A once quaint town known for its agriculture of cotton, downtown saloons and railroad thoroughfare, now boasts the curb appeal as the gate of the eastern suburb to the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex.

The City of Terrell is preparing for an increase in commercial and residential activity as developers leave the urban core in search of available land. With increased growth comes the need for a range or engineering services.

The City of Terrell is soliciting statement of qualifications (“SOQs”) for firms with professional qualifications and experience in providing engineering services for development plan review and city planning. Statements of qualifications will be accepted from individuals, firms, or groups of firms who can demonstrate they have the resources, experience, and qualifications to provide a range of engineering services. It is the City’s intent to obtain engineering services on an on-call basis for engineering related activities associated with City planning, development plan review, and other consultative engineering tasks as needed. The successful firm will provide a single person who will serve as the City’s primary contact for such services. The services requested herein need not be provided solely through or by that individual but may be provided by any number of qualified individuals within the firm selected. Sub-contractors to the successful firm may provide services to the City with approval of the City Engineer / Municipal Development Director.

The potential Contract will be for a period of approximately Thirty-six (36) months.

For the purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the term Consultant Engineer will be used hereinafter to refer to the successful firm.

The Consultant Engineer will be required to provide most of the engineering service requested at or through their own facilities. The City does not provide an office or technical support for the work of the Consultant Engineer.

SECTION 5: SCOPE OF SERVICES – In preparing a response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the Consultant Engineer shall address the following specific components that should be included in the scope of work. The final scope of work will be coordinated with the City staff and the selected Consultant Engineer.

5.01 GENERAL SERVICES -

a) The Consultant Engineer shall be capable of performing numerous disciplines such as planning, development review, surveying, general civil engineering, landscape design, architectural design, geotechnical analysis, ADA compliance review, construction management, structural engineering, environmental reviews, floodplain management, construction inspection, or at a minimum have the ability to coordinate with firms that provide such services.

b) The Consultant Engineer may, as needed, manage capital projects with regard to engineering, budget and cost management, compliance with state and federal regulations, contract administration, construction management, construction engineering and inspection, and quality assurance, material testing, and project closeout

5.02 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - The Consultant Engineer will provide technical review of and answer inquiries relating to a variety of projects including subdivision plat and construction plans, right-of-way management, site development, building construction, infrastructure extension and improvements, water, wastewater, drainage and stormwater management, floodplain development, planned unit development and other related projects to be developed in the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction, to ensure that such conform to City Codes and all State and Federal regulations. Review process to be completed within fourteen (14) calendar days upon receipt.

5.03 PLANNING –

a) The Consultant Engineer will provide technical expertise and assist in planning initiatives such as comprehensive planning, future land use planning, water, wastewater, drainage and stormwater management planning, special area planning, and other related projects.

b) The Consultant Engineer shall make recommendations regarding regulations and ordinances pertaining to engineering, planning, and development matters.

5.04 DRAINAGE REVIEW – The Consultant Engineer will perform drainage reviews of site development for conformance to City’s Drainage Master Plan within the City limits as required by and in compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code, TCEQ regulations, and any other applicable drainage standards as those may be updated from time to time.

5.05 CAD and GIS CAPABILITIES – Must have computer aided drafting experience and software

(preferred software – BLUEBEAM) and geographical information system experience and capabilities that are compatible with City’s systems and will, upon request, provide electronic files to the City.

5.06 WORK PRODUCT, REPORTING, and COMMUNICATION – The Consultant Engineer is expected to provide the City with copies of all work products without limitation, to include email correspondence, reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, drawings, and any other document produced in connection with the relationship with the City in printed and electronic form as requested. The City shall own all rights, title, and interest, including all copyrights and intellectual property rights to all documents that are created in connection with the consultant’s relationship with the City.

5.07 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS - The scope of work to be performed by the Consultant Engineer for various City projects may include engineering services relating to the planning, preliminary engineering, and construction engineering of projects. A detailed Scope of Work will be provided for specific projects. Services to be provided may include some of, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare preliminary project costs

• Assist the City in the financial planning for projects

• Meet with the City and representatives of local, state, and federal agencies as necessary

• Perform surveys and assist in negotiations for land rights when required

• Attend public meeting and/or conferences with the City and representatives of other agencies and interested parties

• Advise and assist City officials with periodic review, editing and modification of subdivision and zoning regulations. Attend public meetings and provide input to meeting participants as needed

• Provide construction staking as required

• Provide material testing as required

• Assist with preparation of environmental review records or impact statements

• Assist the City with property surveys, property plats, legal descriptions, and other items necessary for negotiating for land rights and easements as required

• Furnish consultations necessary to correct unforeseen project difficulties after City accepts work

• Review of engineering plans submitted for new subdivisions including drainage, storm run-off, sewer, and septic systems

• Review of engineering plans for constructability and compliance with City requirements for any large commercial facilities planned in the City per City approved State and local standards

• Floodplain Management engineering review and interaction with FEMA and TxDot including possible preparation of LOMA / LOMR process.

• Prepare / Manage / Attend pre-construction meets and regularly scheduled construction meetings

SECTION 6: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Firms interested in providing the requested services shall submit a complete Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the following requirements:

• One (1) original hard copy, clearly marked “Original”

• Five (5) copies of the SOQ

• One (1) electronic copy in PDF format on a USB flash drive

Submittals shall be sealed and clearly labeled on the outside with “RFQ 26-10 – PROFESSIONAL

CONSULTATING ENGINEERING SERVICES”

SOQs should be concise, well-organized, and include, at a minimum the following information:

1. Cover letter – a brief letter introducing the firm, signed by an authorized representative;

2. Firm Profile and Experience – overview of the firm, including relevant experience with similar projects, particularly for municipalities of similar size and complexity;

3. Project Understanding and Approach – description of the firm’s understanding of the project and proposed methodology for completing the scope of services;

4. Project Team – identification of key personnel, their roles, and relevant experience;

5. Relevant Project Experience – descriptions of similar projects completed, including client name, project scope, and outcomes;

6. References – at least three (3) references from recent clients for similar work;

7. Proposed Schedule – estimated timeline for completion of the project;

8. Additional Information – any other information the firm believes would assist the City in evaluating qualifications.

Submittals received after the stated deadline will not be considered. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and to waive formalities as deemed in the best interest of the City.

SECTION 7: EVALUATION CRITERIA – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submitted on time will be reviewed against the Pass / Fail criteria. SOQ meeting those criteria will be forwarded to an evaluation committee for scoring against the evaluation criteria and ranking. The outcome of the evaluations may, at the City’s sole discretion, result in (a) not to Proposer(s) of selection for tentative contract negotiation and possible award; (b) further steps to gather more information for further evaluation. This often means notice of placement of an interview list with time and date of the interview. The selection process may be cancelled if the City determines it is in the public interest to do so.

Each proposal will be evaluated as a demonstration of the consultant’s capabilities and understanding of the services requested. Evaluation factors and maximum points will be as follows:

Criteria Maximum Score

Consultant’s Capabilities | Experience | References – Outline the firm’s capabilities and experience regarding the requested services. The response should address the following:

• Experience with similar projects. Provide references

• Internal procedures and/or policies related to work quality and cost control

• Management and organizational structure

• Capability to perform the work for the duration of the contract

Project Team – Outline the firm’s personnel who would work with the City. The response should address the following:

• Extent of principal involvement

• Names of key members who will be performing the work on these projects and their responsibilities

• Qualifications and relevant individual experience, including sub-consultants

• Project manager’s experience with similar projects and interdisciplinary teams

Method of Approach – Outline the firm’s approach to work with the City on City projects 25

Understanding of Requested Services and Local Area – Outline the firm’s understanding of the requested services and local area. The response should address items such as expertise and familiarity with local conditions that could affect project construction success such as local material sources, weather conditions, geology, local contracting, etc.

TOTAL 100

7.01 SELECTION PROCESS – Respondents are advised that the selection committee, at its option, may recommend a contract strictly on the basis of the initial SOQs and/or may have interviews with some or all of the respondents to determine final recommendation. The selection committee will present its recommendation to the Terrell City Council for final approval.

7.02 COMPENSATION INFORMATION & FEES – Fee negotiations will be initiated once the top respondent is selected. If negotiations for acceptable fees are not successful, another respondent will be selected and negotiations will be initiated with the second respondent. The contract award will be made by the Terrell City Council.

RFQ 26-10: PROFESSONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

SUBMITTAL SIGNATURE FORM | RESPONSE AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned agrees this response becomes the property of City of Terrell after the official opening.

The undersigned affirms he has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed; satisfied himself / herself of the matters which may be incidental to the services, before submitting a response.

The undersigned agrees, if this response is accepted, to furnish any and all services offered, upon the terms and conditions contained in the Specifications. The period for acceptance of this response will be one-hundred-twenty

(120) calendar days unless a different period is noted by the vendor.

The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this response, that this response has not been prepared in collusion with any other Vendor, nor any employee of City of Terrell, and that the contents of this response have not been communicated to any other vendor or to any employee of City of Terrell prior to the official opening of this SOQ.

Vendor hereby assigns to City any and all claims for overcharges associated with this contract which arise under the antitrust laws of the United State, 15 USCA Section 1 et seq., and which arise under the antitrust laws of the State of Texas, Tx. Bus. & Com. Code, Section 15.01, et seq.

The undersigned affirms that they have read and do understand the specifications and any attachments contained in this RFQ package. Failure to sign and return this form will result in the rejection of the entire response.

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone

Office: Fax:

Cell: Email:

Printed Name:

Job Title:

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