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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

RFQ 26-01

Design of Lockwood Road Widening Harris County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (HC TIRZ #2)

Issued: August 28, 2026

KEY INFORMATION

SOQ Submission Deadline (Civcast) September 25, 2026 @ 2:00 PM CST Deadline for Questions (Civcast) September 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM CST Submittal Platform CIVCAST - Digital Submissions Only Estimated Project Start November 2026 Project Type Roadway Reconstruction

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Harris County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (HC TIRZ #2) is seeking sealed statement of qualifications from qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive Professional Engineering Services for Lockwood Road Widening from UPPR to Beltway 8. The project involves widening the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway with modern infrastructure including drainage improvements, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and safe railroad crossing accommodations.

Key Project Elements:

Four-lane divided roadway design with curb system Comprehensive drainage and stormwater management Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Union Pacific Railroad coordination and crossing design Environmental assessment and permitting support – if required Right-of-way acquisition assistance – if required Public engagement and community support – if required Construction administration

Additional professional services as required and authorized may include, but not limited to, surveying, environmental assessments, geotechnical engineering, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).

1. INTRODUCTION & GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Issuing Entity

HC TIRZ #2 is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive Professional Engineering Services for approximately 0.5 miles of Lockwood Road from UPPR railroad to Beltway 8. Harris County Redevelopment Authority Number Two (HC RDA #2) is anticipated to be the entity entering into the Professional Services Agreement.

RFQ 26-01 - Design of Lockwood Road Widening

1.2 Procurement Method

This RFQ solicits qualifications for Professional Engineering Services exceeding $25,000. Professional consulting engineering services are being procured in accordance with and pursuant to the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2254. The selected firm will assume single-point responsibility and must demonstrate the qualifications to provide all elements of the project, experience, technical approach, schedule feasibility, knowledge of project location, and MWBE participation. Cost will not be considered in the selection process; contract terms and fees will be negotiated after the engineering service provider is selected.

1.3 Contact Information

All questions and official communications must be submitted through CivcastUSA.com or by email to:

Damon Williams Zone Administrator TouchPoint Strategies Email: damon@touchpointtx.com

Only written responses to written inquiries through CivcastUSA.com are binding. Oral or other communications do not obligate HC TIRZ #2 or HC RDA #2.

1.4 Texas Professional Requirements

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) rules and regulations. The firm(s) must be registered with the State of Texas, be able to provide licensed personnel to provide engineering services, and capable of providing services including but not limited to design of the project including sealing plans, assisting with writing specifications, estimates for bidding purposes, bid documents, submittal review and requests for information (RFI) review.

1.5 MWBE Participation

HC TIRZ #2 requires mandatory 25% minimum Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation in this contract. This is a mandatory requirement, not an aspirational goal.

1.6 Submission Platform - CIVCAST ONLY

All SOQ submittals MUST be submitted electronically through CIVCAST prior to the submission deadline.

Hard copy and email submissions will NOT be accepted.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION

2.1 Project Overview

The Lockwood Road Widening project involves the design of improvements to Lockwood Road from south of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing south to Beltway 8. The existing two-lane roadway will be widened to a four-lane divided roadway with modern safety features, drainage improvements, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and safe crossing accommodations for all modes of transportation across the UPRR railroad.

2.2 Project Location

Lockwood Road south of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing to Beltway 8, Harris County, Texas (within HC TIRZ #2 boundaries).

2.3 General Scope

The design shall include:

Four-lane divided roadway configuration with curb system Modern drainage system improvements including storm water management Pedestrian and bicycle facilities meeting current standards Safe crossing accommodations across Union Pacific Railroad Coordination with existing utilities and potential relocations Right-of-way acquisition support and coordination, if required Public meeting support and community engagement, if required Construction administration and project delivery

3. DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK - THREE PHASES

3.1 PHASE I: Preliminary Design & Hydraulic Analysis (maximum 6 months) Deliverables include:

Existing condition drainage analysis with H&H modeling (2, 10, 25, 100, 500-year storms) Regional drainage study incorporating MAAP Data and adjacent projects Evaluation of minimum 2 drainage mitigation alternatives Topographic survey with field elevations and ROE coordination Preliminary design package with 30% plans and cross-sections UPRR coordination and crossing analysis Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Geotechnical Site Exploration Monthly progress meetings and presentations

3.2 PHASE II: Final Design & Construction Documents (maximum 4 months) Deliverables include:

Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) ready for public bid Final pavement design, drainage design, and traffic reports Utility coordination and relocation design Right-of-way support (easement descriptions, plat preparation) Design approvals from HCFCD, UPRR, TxDOT, and other agencies Public engagement support Monthly progress meetings and final design presentation

3.3 PHASE III: Construction Administration (Through Construction) Services include:

Pre-construction coordination and procedures

Coordination with full-time or part-time resident inspection and material testing service providers under separate contract

Submittal and RFI review and response Change order evaluation and processing UPRR and utility coordination during construction Monthly construction progress meetings and reports Record drawings and as-built documentation Project closeout and final certification

4. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS & TEAM COMPOSITION

4.1 Licensed Professional Engineer Requirement

Prime Consultant must be a firm registered to practice engineering in Texas with physical presence in the project area and a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed and resident in Texas and who will sign and seal all engineering documents.

4.2 Required Team Composition

Minimum team includes:

Project Manager/Principal-in-Charge (PE licensed) Project Engineer (PE licensed) Transportation/Roadway Design Engineer Drainage/Stormwater Engineer Survey/Mapping Specialist (PLS or experienced) Environmental Specialist Geotechnical Engineer Roadway/Utility Coordination Specialist CAD/Design Technicians

Key personnel must remain on project unless prior HC TIRZ #2 approval is obtained.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & SOQ FORMAT

5.1 SOQ Format

Electronic PDF format only, maximum 10 pages (plus required documents), 8.5” by 11” sheet size, 11-point font minimum, 1-inch margin on all sides. All graphics and other images are included in the 10-page count. Graphics and other images do not have to meet the font requirement but must be readable.

5.2 Required SOQ Content (Maximum 10 pages)

Respondents to address the following in the SOQs:

SECTION A. Expertise/Experience/Qualification of Key Personnel - Demonstrate experience of the

Team’s ability to successfully complete the Tasks listed in the Scope of Work. Provide key personnel qualifications proposed to be used on the project (including sub-consultants)

SECTION B. Project Approach - Demonstrate the approach and control appropriate for accomplishing the Scope of Work. Detailed proposed plan of action, including but not limited to strategy, understanding of scope, technical requirements, and quality control and assurance measures. Specifically describe (a) control of scope to meet the project deliverables (b) manage work processes to meet the project Schedule; (c) manage risks; and (d) manage the budget.

SECTION C. Technical Competence - Demonstrate Technical abilities specific to the project to perform the Tasks listed in the Scope of Work. Provide demonstrated performance and experience on previous or current projects of similar type, complexity, challenges, and functionality. Information must relate to the Team’s overall abilities to accomplish the project scope (preferably within the last five years).

SECTION D. Schedule Plan - Demonstrate that the Team can meet the project schedule and have efficient and effective means in place to manage the progress of the Project. Provide plan and strategy for meeting the project schedule.

SECTION E. QA/QC Program and Plan - Demonstrate the Team’s ability to implement and manage QA/QC. Describe the approach to implementing and managing quality assurance and quality control throughout the Project. Providing a narrative, tables, and/or illustrations that address the QA-QC Process including resources/tools and coordination of quality, testing and corrective action process and procedures.

SECTION F. M/WBE Plan - Demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements to maximize M/WBE participation.

5.3 Required Submittal Documents (Not in page count)

All submittals must include:

Signed Letter of Transmittal (one page) Letters of Intent from all subconsultants MWBE Utilization Plan Conflict of Interest Form or Certification (TEC Form: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIQ.pdf) PE and LS License Verification – Individual and Firm Professional Liability Insurance Evidence

5.4 CIVCAST Submission Only

Single PDF named "RFQ 26-01_[Firm Name]" submitted through CIVCAST only. NO HARD COPIES. NO

EMAIL. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

6. EVALUATION PROCESS & CRITERIA

6.1 Evaluation Scoring

Evaluation Criterion Weight Points

A. Expertise/Experience/Qualification of Key Personnel

30% 30

B. Project Approach 20% 20 C. Technical Competence 15% 15 D. Schedule Plan 15% 15 E. QA/QC Plan 10% 10 F. MWBE Participation Plan 10% 10

TOTAL 100% 100

6.2 Interview Process (If scheduled)

HC TIRZ #2 reserves the right to request and require that respondent meet with the evaluation committee for an interview to further discuss their submission at a later scheduled date and time. No respondent is entitled to this opportunity, and no respondent shall be entitled to attend presentations of any other respondent. If necessary, respondents may be required to meet with the evaluation committee more than once. The review committee reserves the right to interview any respondent to conduct proper review, and being called for an interview is not to be considered as short-listed respondent. HC TIRZ #2 reserves the right to select respondents that may not have been interviewed.

6.3 Selection & Award

Highest-ranked respondent will be selected, subject to successful contract negotiations and verification of qualifications, insurance, and financial stability.

7. MWBE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 HC TIRZ #2 requires mandatory 25% Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation.

Mandatory minimum 25% participation (not aspirational) Only certified MWBE firms count Must perform Commercially Useful Function MWBE Utilization Plan required Monthly MWBE compliance reporting required If the Respondent is a certified MBE or WBE, Contractor may count its self-performance to meet a portion of the overall goal.

If unable to achieve minimum 25% MWBE participation, submit justification and good faith efforts documentation Waivers available only in case-by-case circumstances with documented best efforts and discretion of HC TIRZ #2

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Reservation of Rights

HC TIRZ #2 reserves the right to evaluate all submittals, request supplemental information, conduct interviews, reject any SOQ, cancel the RFQ, negotiate with selected firm, or award to multiple respondents.

8.2 Insurance Requirements

Selected Consultant must provide:

Professional Liability (E&O): Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence General Liability: Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence Workers Compensation: Statutory limits

8.3 No Commitment

This RFQ does not commit HC TIRZ #2 to pay any costs incurred or to award a contract. HC TIRZ #2 shall have no liability for respondents for costs or damage arising from this RFQ.

9. CONTRACT TERMS & NEGOTIATION

9.1 Not-to-Exceed Budget

Budget for professional engineering services listed in this RFQ will be negotiated after selection.

9.2 Schedule

PHASE I: Preliminary Design & Hydraulic Analysis as described in Section 3.1 of this RFQ (maximum 6 months)

PHASE II: Final Design & Construction Documents as described in Section 3.2 of this RFQ (maximum 4 months)

PHASE III: Construction Administration as described in Section 3.2 of this RFQ (through project construction completion)

9.3 No Work Before Contract Execution

No work may commence before contract execution and issuance of Notice to Proceed.

10. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

10.1 Monthly Progress Meetings & Reporting

Consultant shall conduct monthly progress meetings with HC TIRZ #2 and submit comprehensive monthly progress reports including schedule status, budget tracking, project progress, action items, and technical updates.

10.2 Union Pacific Railroad Coordination

Consultant shall:

Identify UPRR coordination requirements early in design Schedule UPRR coordination meetings during Phase I Obtain preliminary UPRR acceptance of crossing design by end of Phase II Maintain ongoing UPRR coordination throughout project Document all UPRR communications and approvals

10.3 Public Engagement & Meetings

Consultant shall support public engagement including:

Preparation of presentation materials Attendance at public meetings (estimated 2-3 during Phase II) Support presentations to community groups and stakeholders Response to public comments and questions Documentation of public input

10.4 MWBE Compliance Reporting

Consultant shall submit monthly MWBE compliance reports showing work performed by MWBE firms and cumulative participation percentage.

END OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS