Geotechnical Engineering, Material Testing and Inspection Services

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-1363 for Geotechnical Engineering, Material Testing, and Inspection Services, seeking to select an engineering firm(s) to provide professional services across the Brazos River Basin. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Professional Services Contract with an initial one-year term and potential renewals for up to four additional years. The scope of services encompasses geotechnical engineering and testing for diverse infrastructure projects including water intake and pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, roadways, parks, dams, and pipelines. Specific deliverables will include construction materials testing, concrete testing, soils testing, engineering analysis, and laboratory services performed in compliance with industry standards and specifications. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on June 3, 2025, with compensation structured as cost-reimbursable and based on hourly rates for staff, which will be attached to the contract and subject to BRA approval. Each specific assignment will be detailed in a Service Order with a negotiated not-to-exceed fee.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Small, Minority, Women Owned Businesses, and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), mandating a HUB Subcontracting Plan from proposing firms. Selected contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the IDIQ contract structure suggests flexibility in project scoping and potential value. The contract requires extensive technical capabilities and professional credentials in geotechnical engineering and materials testing. Proposing firms will need to demonstrate robust qualifications, technical expertise, and the ability to perform complex engineering services across multiple infrastructure types within the Brazos River Basin. The multi-year contract structure and potential for repeated service orders indicate a significant ongoing opportunity for qualified engineering and testing firms with expertise in infrastructure-related technical services.