Possum Kingdom Geotechnical Services

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-1366) for Possum Kingdom Geotechnical Services, seeking professional engineering firms to perform comprehensive geotechnical services for the Morris Sheppard Dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The project requires extensive technical expertise including periodic review of dam monitoring instrument readings, video inspection and cleaning of instrumentation, dam safety inspections, geological surface feature mapping, subsurface exploration, core borings, and instrumentation maintenance and installation. Key deliverables include providing foundation design recommendations and conducting thorough geotechnical engineering assessments. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a virtual proposal opening scheduled for 11:00 AM the same day. Evaluation criteria will focus on demonstrated competence, qualifications, and the ability to perform the specified services, with the BRA intending to negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the most qualified respondent. The contract duration will extend for the period required to complete the project, with the BRA reserving the right to terminate the agreement at any time.

The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from Small, Minority, Women Owned Businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), requiring a HUB Subcontracting Plan from potential contractors. Compensation will be structured on a time and materials basis with a mutually agreed not-to-exceed amount. The selected engineering firm must carry specific insurance types, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability, with predetermined coverage limits and endorsement requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears to be open to qualified engineering firms with specialized dam and geotechnical expertise. The procurement is specifically focused on Orange County, Texas, with the primary work location being the Morris Sheppard Dam in Palo Pinto County. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the geotechnical services suggests a significant professional services contract with potential for ongoing engagement based on project requirements and performance.