North Overton Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) Irrigation Improvement Project

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking a qualified Landscape Architecture, Irrigation, or Architecture and Engineering firm to develop an Irrigation Improvement Plan and Redesign Schematics for the North Overton Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) Irrigation Improvement Project. The project focuses on the irrigation system area between water meters and sprinkler heads, with key deliverables including comprehensive data collection, inventory creation, and mapping of all irrigation system components. Objectives include increasing water efficiency, enhancing plant growth, and reducing water runoff within the project area bounded by Broadway, University Avenue, and Marsha Sharp Freeway. The procurement will follow a two-step evaluation process, with up to five firms initially shortlisted based on written qualifications, potentially followed by interviews to select the final firm. Evaluation criteria are weighted across four categories: Team Organization and Qualifications (35 points), Experience on Relevant Projects (35 points), Management Approach (25 points), and Overall Responsiveness to the RFQ (5 points). The Request for Qualifications (RFQ 25-18618-KM) requires electronic submission through the city's procurement portal by March 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with an optional scope expansion for oversight of irrigation system repairs.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must provide detailed team qualifications, including organizational charts, professional engineering licenses, and demonstrated experience with similar municipal projects. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability coverage ($2,000,000), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation coverage as specified by Texas Labor Code. The City of Lubbock must be named as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis, with insurance certificates to be submitted within 10 business days of contract award. While the document does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, it notes that contracts over $100,000 are subject to additional state compliance requirements. The procurement allows for potential contract oversight fees to be negotiated with City Staff, suggesting flexibility in the final contract structure.