RFQS_6100_CLMP399_ATT_1_v1.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Solicitation Identifier: RFQS 6100 CLMP399 Solicitation Name: 2026 Structural Engineering Services Rotation List

Rev 09/27/2023

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The following is a summary of information for this Solicitation. The Consultant is cautioned to refer to other sections of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet for further details.

The City of Austin is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for the selection of engineering services for the above-noted solicitation.

All submittals must be submitted electronically. (See Attachment 1 – eResponse Instructions)

ALL SUBMITTALS ARE DUE ON: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 2026; PRIOR TO 3:00 PM Central Time

ATTENTION: Ajani Aird

ALL SUBMITTALS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT

BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. The time of record for those electronically submitted is the time received in Austin Finance Online. The qualifications statement evaluation criteria for this solicitation are included in this packet for your information. The selection process for this solicitation is anticipated to be complete for City Council action in December 2026. Contract execution is anticipated for December 2026.

All prime firms and subconsultants must be registered to do business with the Owner prior to the contract award. Prime firms are responsible for ensuring that their subconsultants are registered as vendors with the City of Austin. You may register through the Owner’s online Vendor Registration system. Log on to the following link and follow the directions:

https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/afo_content.cfm?s=17

All City procurements are subject to the City's Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program (Chapter 2-9-B of the MBE/WBE Ordinance, revised June 15, 2006). The program provides Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs/WBEs) opportunity to participate in all City contracts. Information on achieving the MBE/WBE participation goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals is contained in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program Package included in this RFQ packet. Entities submitting statements of qualification are required to complete and return the MBE/WBE Compliance Plan with their response.

The selected consultant will be required to execute a standard City of Austin professional services agreement. Prior to contract execution, the selected firm must submit either their existing or an updated personnel policy (on letterhead) documenting conformity with City Code, 5-4, § 5-4-2, or this non-discrimination and non-retaliation policy, which has been adopted by https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/afo_content.cfm?s=17

Rev 09/27/2023 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Page 2 of 3 the consultant for all purposes may be considered the consultant’s non-discrimination and non-retaliation policy without the requirement of a separate submittal.

The selected consultant shall carry insurance in the following types and amounts for the duration of the Agreement, and furnish certificates of insurance along with copies of policy declaration pages and policy endorsements as evidence thereof:

• Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance with coverage consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Section 401). The minimum policy limits for Employers' Liability Insurance are $100,000 bodily injury each accident, $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit and $100,000 bodily injury by disease each employee. The firm's policy shall apply to the State of Texas and include these endorsements in favor of the City of Austin:

(a) Waiver of Subrogation, form WC 420304.

(b) 30 Day Notice of Cancellation, form WC 420601.

• Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence limit of $500,000 for coverage A & B. The policy shall contain the following provisions:

(a) Contractual liability coverage for liability assumed under the Agreement and all contracts relative to this project.

(b) Products/Completed Operations Liability for the duration of the warranty period.

(c) If the project involves digging or drilling, Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (XCU) coverage

(d) Independent Contractors coverage (Contractors/ Subcontractors work).

The policy shall contain the following endorsements in favor of the City of Austin:

(a) Waiver of Subrogation, endorsement CG 2404.

(b) 30 day Notice of Cancellation, endorsement CG 0205.

(c) Additional Insured, endorsement CG 2010.

• Business Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles with a minimum combined single limit of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Alternate acceptable limits are $250,000 bodily injury per person, $500,000 bodily injury per occurrence and at least $100,000 property damage liability per accident. The policy shall contain the following endorsements in favor of the City of Austin:

(a) Waiver of Subrogation, endorsement CA 0444.

(b) 30 day Notice of Cancellation, endorsement CA 0244.

(c) Additional Insured, endorsement CA 2048.

• Professional Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $ 1,000,000 (one million dollars) per claim and in aggregate to pay on behalf of the assured all sums which the assured shall become legally obligated to pay as damages by reason of any negligent act, error, or omission committed or alleged to have been committed with respect to estimates, schedules, analyses, reports, surveys, designs or specifications prepared or alleged to have been prepared by the assured. Coverage, including any renewals, shall have a retroactive date coincident with or prior to the date of the Agreement. The consultant shall provide the City of Austin annually with a certificate of insurance as evidence of such insurance. The policy

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A virtual pre-response meeting will be held on August 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. CLICK THE LINK TO

JOIN THE TEAMS MEETING.

Thank you for your interest in this RFQ, for more information about this solicitation or others issued by this office, please visit us at:

https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/afo_content.cfm?s=17

To obtain the complete RFQ packet, search for CLMP382 under active solicitations and view the attachments.

AUTHORIZED CONTACT PERSONS

Procurement Specialist IV: Ajani Aird

Telephone: 512-974-2965

Email: ajani.aird@austintexas.gov

Business Development Counselor II: Lauren Williams

Telephone: 512-974-6537

Email: lauren.williams2@austintexas.gov

Managing Engineer: Michelle Noriega

Telephone: 512-972-1169

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