Building Envelope Consulting Services

Houston Community College (HCC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Number 25-42 for Building Envelope Consulting Services, seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive consulting services through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The scope of services includes pre-construction planning, design and peer reviews, quality control and assurance, forensic investigation and assessment, water intrusion investigation, diagnostic field-testing services, thermal analysis and imaging surveys, electronic leak detection surveys, special inspections, energy modeling and audits, envelope energy code compliance, and building envelope structural evaluation. The solicitation targets firms with expertise in building envelope consulting for HCC's nineteen campuses spanning 6,517,666 square feet. A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by September 16, 2025, and statements of qualifications due September 30, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria include Firm's Qualification and Experience (35 points), Proposed Approach and Methodology (30 points), Past Performance and References (20 points), and Small Business Practices (15 points).

The procurement includes a Small Business Development Program goal of 25% participation, with specific requirements for small business engagement and documentation. Bidders must complete various compliance forms, including a Determination of Good Faith Effort form, Contractor and Subcontractor Participation Form, and Small Business Unavailability Certificate. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two optional one-year renewal terms, with board recommendation and approval expected in December 2025. The cumulative total of fees paid under any contract, including option years, shall not exceed $100,000 per contract year, with hourly rate schedules to be negotiated with selected firms. Vendors must also comply with multiple state and local requirements, including providing ownership disclosures, completing conflict of interest questionnaires, and certifying compliance with various Texas state laws and regulations. The procurement is conducted in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2254, which prohibits pricing information until firms are ranked based on demonstrated competence and qualifications.