General land office (GLO) funded drainage project

The City of Missouri City, Texas is soliciting sealed statements of qualifications from professional architectural and engineering (A&E) firms for a General Land Office (GLO) funded drainage project. The procurement, identified as RFQ 25-084, seeks qualified firms to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for drainage improvements at two specific locations: McLain and Gregory Blvd and Pine Meadow. Key deliverables include professional surveying services, environmental assessment, and administrative documentation to meet GLO requirements. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program, focusing on increasing flow and detention capacity of the drainage system. Responses are due by 3 P.M. Central Daylight Time on August 13, 2025, and must be submitted to the City Secretary's Office. The evaluation process will be conducted by a Staff Evaluation Committee using a 100-point scoring system across six criteria: Qualifications (10%), Experience (15%), Personnel Qualifications (20%), Team Experience (20%), Location of Project Staff (10%), and Project Methodology (25%). Shortlisted firms may be invited to present to the evaluation committee, with the intent of negotiating a contract with the top-ranked firm.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Missouri City reserves the right to award multiple contracts or cancel the solicitation, with final contract award subject to City Council approval. While no incumbent vendors are specified in the documentation, the procurement indicates a comprehensive approach to drainage system improvement that may involve multiple professional services firms. The specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Interested firms must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in drainage project planning, environmental assessment, and technical documentation, with a strong emphasis on project methodology and team experience. The procurement suggests a robust and competitive selection process designed to identify the most qualified professional services firm for this critical infrastructure improvement project in Fort Bend County, Texas.