Architectural Design and Construction Administration Services RFQ

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is seeking Professional Architectural Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new commercial office building project located in New Braunfels, Texas. The procurement, identified as #2025-024, will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The project involves designing and providing construction administration services for a new office building on a 5.6-acre tract that currently contains an existing 22,000-square-foot office building. Firms are required to submit electronic Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) through BidNet Direct, demonstrating professional expertise in design and construction administration. The selection process will comprehensively evaluate submissions based on compliance with the Professional Services Questionnaire, work plan, personnel experience, and overall firm experience. Evaluation criteria will include the firm's demonstrated capabilities, past performance, and ability to meet GBRA's project objectives for enhancing staff workspace and improving customer service along the Interstate 35 corridor. The highest-ranked firms may be invited for interviews, with the final selection determined by the most qualified firm's capabilities.

The RFQ explicitly encourages participation from Small, Minority, and Women Owned Businesses, and includes several state-specific requirements such as anti-boycott verifications and prohibitions on contracts with certain foreign-owned companies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, compensation for services will be negotiated after the qualification process, with the selected firm expected to use a standard AIA agreement with owner revisions. The project aims to provide additional space for staff managing water resource projects, suggesting potential integration with existing GBRA infrastructure and technology. Respondents must verify compliance with Texas state procurement regulations, including provisions related to business ownership and international contract restrictions. The procurement method, utilizing a virtual meeting and electronic submission platform, indicates a preference for accessibility and broad geographic competition. No specific incumbent vendors were identified in the provided documentation, and the RFQ appears open to qualified architectural firms capable of meeting the project's technical and administrative requirements.