Geotechnical Engineering

The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering firm through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #950-07-25-016) for the 2025 UMC General Obligation Bond Implementation Program. The procurement targets comprehensive geotechnical services to support major surgical expansion projects at the main campus, including three new operating rooms, renovation of surgical spaces, and a two-story addition for El Paso Children's Hospital. Key deliverables include detailed soil investigations, foundation design recommendations, groundwater assessments, seismic site classifications, and construction-related technical evaluations. The evaluation criteria will weight local market familiarity at 50%, related experience and personnel quality at 25%, organizational interest at 15%, and staffing plan appropriateness at 10%. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with final proposal responses due by September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The selected consultant will work under the direction of the Assistant Administrator of Planning, Design and Construction throughout the project implementation.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The geotechnical engineering firm must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), and Excess Umbrella Liability ($5,000,000). While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project's Exhibit E.1 reveals a substantial budget allocation of $46,375,000 for essential capital renewal, which includes $18,375,000 for construction costs, $875,000 for pre-construction planning, and $28,000,000 for medical equipment. The project spans multiple fiscal years (2025-2031) and includes various infrastructure developments such as parking structures, critical care unit improvements, and specialized medical facilities. Insurers must have a minimum A.M. Best's rating of A:VII, and the consultant will be required to provide original certificates and endorsements before commencing work.