Bridge Maintenance / Restoration Services

The City of Waco, Texas has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2025-062) for Bridge Maintenance and Restoration Services, seeking a consulting engineering firm to perform comprehensive bridge infrastructure analysis, design, inspection, and construction oversight. The procurement aims to select a qualified vendor capable of meeting federal, state, and municipal bridge standards through detailed assessments and technical services. Key deliverables include technical analysis, design recommendations, infrastructure inspections, and construction management for the city's aging bridge network. The RFQ requires extensive documentation demonstrating firm qualifications, including experience with government agencies like FEMA, USACE, TCEQ, and TxDOT. Evaluation will occur using a 100-point scoring system, with 50 points allocated to expertise and experience, 40 points to project approach, and 10 points to overall RFQ compliance. Critical procurement dates include August 27, 2025, for question submissions and October 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CT for proposal due date, with proposals to be submitted at the City of Waco's Operations Center.

The City of Waco demonstrates a commitment to diverse business participation, encouraging submissions from minority and women-owned businesses. The procurement allows for a one-year initial contract with potential for four additional mutually agreeable renewals, providing significant opportunity for the selected vendor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bridge maintenance services suggests a substantial potential contract value. Respondents must complete multiple compliance forms addressing conflicts of interest, minority/women-owned business status, tax information, and various state regulatory requirements. The RFQ indicates virtual proposal opening access will be available via Zoom, with meeting details including a specific meeting ID, dial-in number, and passcode. No incumbent vendor is identified, and no specific infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned beyond the existing bridge network. Potential bidders should demonstrate substantial technical expertise in bridge engineering, municipal infrastructure maintenance, and comprehensive project management capabilities.