Rehabilitation of the 1. 0 MG Keller Smithfield Elevated Storage Tank

Waller County, Texas is requesting proposals for all hazards preparedness, planning, consulting, and recovery services under RFP R26-010, with sealed proposals due August 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST to the Waller County Judge's Office.

The scope encompasses professional planning, advising, consulting, and continuity of operations activities including emergency operations planning and response, hazard mitigation, incident response, training and exercise programs, asset management, testing, regional response, decontamination, continuity of operations planning, data management, debris cleanup and monitoring, and technical assistance related to FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. The County also seeks assistance with CDBG and CDBG-DR funding, HUD coordination, and compliance with federal regulations including the Stafford Act and 2 CFR 200.

The contract term is thirty-six months with two optional one-year renewal periods, terminable by either party with thirty days' written notice. Respondents must provide hourly rates for specified consulting and debris management positions covering all costs including insurance, overhead, and profit; non-labor costs such as travel and expenses are billed at cost without markup. The County is exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes, and proposals must reflect this exemption.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: firm experience (45%), firm management plan (25%), price (25%), and required forms and overall completeness of submission (5%). Respondents must provide proof of current insurance coverage including workers' compensation, employers' liability ($1,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and business automotive liability ($1,000,000). The County reserves the right to award to one firm or multiple vendors and may negotiate with top-ranked respondents. Proposals must comply with federal debarment certification, Israel and energy company boycott certifications, and firearm industry non-discrimination requirements. Evaluation is scheduled for the week of August 24, 2026, with Commissioners Court authorization to negotiate on September 16, 2026, and final contract approval on October 14, 2026.