MEP Engineering Design Services FY26

The University of Houston System has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered RFQ-783-UofH-3078 for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design services. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide continuing MEP engineering design services on an as-needed basis across UH System campuses. The comprehensive scope of work includes utility infrastructure improvements and replacements, infrastructure assessments, and design and construction documentation for various facility types such as classrooms, research laboratories, offices, student life spaces, site improvements, and administration buildings. Key procurement dates include a solicitation release on December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, with questions and answers due by January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST, and final submissions required by January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. The RFQ will be conducted as a sealed bid process with responses becoming publicly visible upon opening. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, firms will likely be assessed on their technical capabilities, previous experience with similar educational infrastructure projects, and demonstrated expertise in MEP engineering design.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The RFQ is structured as a continuing, as-needed service contract for UH System facilities and infrastructure projects, suggesting potential flexibility in engagement and project scope. While the exact estimated contract value is not disclosed, the broad range of potential projects across multiple campuses implies a substantial opportunity for selected engineering design firms. The sealed bid nature of the procurement and the confidential pricing provisions indicate that detailed financial parameters will be revealed during the submission process. Interested firms should carefully review the complete RFQ documentation to understand the full scope of requirements, potential project types, and submission expectations for this MEP engineering design services contract.