Freight Grade Separation Planning Studies Program Services

H-GAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council) is soliciting proposals for Freight Grade Separation Planning Studies Program Services in Texas, with proposals due December 10, 2026. This is a governmental consortium procurement notice announcing the transition to an automated web-based bidding system through OpenGov in partnership with H-GAC's Procurement Portal.

Prospective vendors must register free of charge through H-GAC's Procurement Portal at https://www.h-gac.com/procurement or through OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/h-gac to submit bids and receive future opportunity notifications. The notice establishes communication protocols: direct communication between prospective respondents and H-GAC employees other than the designated Solicitation Contact is strictly prohibited from solicitation issue through contract execution or conclusion of any protest period. Respondents are prohibited from offering gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to H-GAC officials or evaluation committee members; violations may result in rejection of a submission under H-GAC Procurement Policy.

Support resources are available through OpenGov's help portal for vendors requiring assistance with registration or portal navigation. The notice does not specify contract value, contract term, quantities, detailed scope, required qualifications, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meetings, site visits, or questions-due dates; these details are expected in the full solicitation document, accessible through the procurement portal once posted.