Building Envelope Consulting Services

Houston Community College (HCC) has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 25-42) for Building Envelope Consulting Services through its Procurement Operations Department, seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive consulting services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The scope of services is extensive and includes pre-construction planning, design and design peer reviews, quality control, forensic investigations, water intrusion investigations, diagnostic and performance testing, thermal analysis, special inspections, energy modeling, code compliance, and structural evaluations. Firms must submit Statements of Qualifications electronically through the HCC Procurement Portal by September 30, 2025, before 2:00 P.M. local time, with a non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025. The evaluation will be point-based, with 35 points allocated to firm qualifications and personnel, 30 points for approach and methodology, 20 points for past performance, and 15 points for small business practices. The anticipated contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, and firms will be selected based on qualifications rather than initial pricing.

HCC's Small Business Development Program actively encourages small business participation, with potential bonus points available for firms meeting specific subcontracting commitments. The contract will have a cumulative total fee limit of $100,000 per contract year, with hourly rate schedules to be negotiated after selection, including profit, overhead, and a maximum surcharge for sub-consultant services. Pricing will remain fixed for the entire contract term. The solicitation serves multiple school districts in the Houston area, with HCC currently operating 19 campuses totaling 6,517,666 square feet and serving 85,858 students as of 2024. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated beyond the small business encouragement, the evaluation criteria suggest a preference for firms demonstrating robust qualifications, technical expertise, and a commitment to local business development. The contract represents an opportunity for building envelope consulting firms to provide critical technical services across HCC's extensive educational infrastructure.