Environmental Regulatory Records Search

The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting offers for Environmental Regulatory Records Search services under solicitation 601440000053962, with proposals due August 14, 2026. Addendum 1, posted August 7, 2026, incorporates a Questions and Answers section and requires acknowledgment of receipt with the response submission.

The scope involves conducting comprehensive environmental regulatory records searches across federal, state, and local environmental databases, regulatory agency files, and historical records to identify potential environmental liabilities, contamination, violations, permits, and enforcement actions. Deliverables consist of written environmental reports synthesizing findings from multiple regulatory sources in standardized format suitable for environmental due diligence, real estate transactions, or regulatory compliance assessments. The contract establishes performance standards for record search accuracy, timeliness of report delivery, and compliance with Texas environmental regulatory standards. This is structured as an on-demand service framework rather than a fixed-quantity procurement.

Respondents must complete a Vendor Qualifications, Experience, and References Schedule documenting past performance on similar environmental regulatory and records search projects, with details on project scope, client references, and team expertise. Key personnel and relevant certifications must be disclosed.

Respondents are required to submit pricing using a standardized Pricing Schedule and complete an Execution of Offer certification confirming anti-trust compliance, non-debarment status, non-listing on terrorism watch lists, and absence of improper communications. An Exceptions Schedule allows respondents to declare deviations from solicitation terms. Respondents with individuals or entities holding at least 25% ownership must provide names and Social Security numbers and certify compliance with Texas Family Code Section 231.006 regarding child support obligations; completion and return of the Texas Family Code Schedule is mandatory for responsiveness.

TxDOT preference criteria apply in case of tied bids, including preferences for Texas-produced supplies and materials, agricultural products, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, environmentally sensitive products, recycled materials, and energy-efficient goods. Respondents may claim applicable preferences within the Execution of Offer. The point of contact is Shannon Jordan, CTCD.