Flood science services and other professional services to support statewide flood mapping, community assistance, and grant management

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking flood science services and professional support for statewide flood mapping, community assistance, and grant management programs. The solicitation aims to award five to seven master services agreements with a three-year contract term, potentially extending up to five years. Required services encompass a comprehensive range of flood-related activities, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, survey and remote sensing, federal flood mapping, flood science and analytics, floodplain management, community assistance, and grant management for Texas flood-related programs. Respondents must demonstrate extensive experience in areas such as Base Level Engineering, hydrology, GIS, flood data management, process automation, and grant administration. The evaluation process will be point-based, with a total of 120 available points distributed across various experience and capability categories, with the highest point allocations of 20 points each for Flood Science & Analytics and Project and Schedule Management. The RFQ was released on June 5, 2025, with responses due by July 7, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date coinciding with execution.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate robust capabilities in flood-related professional services, with a focus on technical expertise and proven project management skills. The maximum funding for each contract is $12,000,000, with a total project cost not exceeding $50,000,000. Funding sources include current available funds, projected Texas Legislature appropriations, and anticipated federal grant awards. The contracts will support critical statewide flood mitigation and management efforts, requiring respondents to have comprehensive experience across multiple technical domains. Vendors should be prepared to integrate with existing state flood management infrastructure and technologies, and demonstrate the ability to provide scalable, innovative solutions for flood-related challenges. The comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests a preference for multidisciplinary firms with proven track records in flood science, geospatial analysis, and grant management.