Navasota River Inundation Mapping for Downstream Structures

The Brazos River Authority is seeking professional water resource engineering services through RFP No. 25-1356 for the Navasota River Inundation Mapping for Downstream Structures project. The project requires developing comprehensive inundation maps and supporting data based on various discharge rates for structures downstream of Sterling C. Robertson dam, covering approximately 125 miles of the Navasota River across Limestone, Leon, Robertson, Madison, Grimes, and Brazos Counties. Key deliverables include hydraulic modeling, flood analysis studies, GIS mapping, and participation in tabletop exercises with emergency management officials to enhance understanding of flood risks during significant events. The procurement will follow a qualifications-based selection process under Chapter 2254 of the Texas Local Government Code, with the most qualified respondent to be selected based on demonstrated competence. Critical dates include questions due by December 16, 2024, responses posted by December 19, 2024, and proposals due by 10:00 AM on January 7, 2025. Proposals are limited to 10 pages, excluding resumes and required forms, and must not include pricing information.

While no specific set-aside requirements are mandated, the solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned businesses, and historically underutilized businesses, with the Brazos River Authority aiming to achieve the state's HUB goal of 23.7% for professional services contracts. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. Required insurance includes $1 million in General Liability (with a $2 million aggregate limit), $1 million Professional Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, $1 million Automobile Liability, $1 million Employers' Liability, and $1 million Pollution Liability. No predetermined budget has been established for the contract, with pricing to be negotiated after the initial qualifications-based selection. Pre-qualified firms and those listed on the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) for Texas Purchasing entities were invited to participate, and the bidders list will remain confidential until contract award or final decision.