Engineering Services

Orange County, Texas is requesting proposals from Texas-registered engineers to provide engineering services for application preparation and project implementation of a Flood Infrastructure Fund grant contract under RFQ-MC-2026-4, with proposals due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract is contingent on the County's receipt of SFY 2026-2027 FIF Program funding from the Texas Water Development Board.

Eligible proposers must hold Texas professional engineering registration. The scope encompasses grant application preparation and, if funding is awarded, project implementation services under the resulting FIF grant contract. The selected contractor must execute a Contractor Statement of Understanding and comply with all applicable Texas statutes, including Use of Texas Iron and Steel requirements where applicable.

The procurement is governed by the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2254) and Texas Grant Management Standards, and is subject to TWDB Supplemental Contract Conditions for State Programs (Form TWDB-0552). No specific contract value or term is identified in the notice. Contract funding will derive in part from a loan or grant from TWDB under the FIF Program.

Proposals must be submitted in three hard copies and one digital PDF to Orange County, 714 Polk Street, Orange, Texas 77630, with an email copy to mcarroll@co.orange.tx.us. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or question-submission deadline is stated. Orange County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers and operates as an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The notice was published in the Orange Leader on August 15 and August 22, 2026.