Power Plant Bridges Inspection and Preliminary Engineering Report

The City of Seguin, Texas is soliciting statements of qualifications from consulting firms for inspection of two bridge class structures at the Power Plant facility and preparation of a preliminary engineering report with alternatives for bridge removal or replacement, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via BidNetDirect.

The scope requires inspection and evaluation of bridge structures in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), including bridge inventory record sketches, load rating verification, maintenance recommendations, and a preliminary engineering report presenting alternatives to maintain the Power Plant without the bridge structures. The bridges are located on City property over Mays Creek. The City will award a single contract to one firm and will coordinate project approach and provide feedback throughout the engagement.

Evaluation criteria weight organizational capability, personnel, and relevant experience at 45%; technical approach at 40%; and general quality and adequacy of response at 15%. Top-scoring firms will be selected for interviews. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals and to negotiate contract terms, including reimbursement rates, with the selected consultant.

The consultant must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation (statutory limits), commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, business automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence, and professional liability/errors and omissions of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, with the City named as additional insured. The consultant will be responsible for obtaining project permits and specifications, providing periodic consultation and monthly status reports, and delivering final deliverables in electronic format by March 15, 2027. Covered expenses will be reimbursed per RFQ terms.

Questions are due September 8, 2026, with an addendum issued by September 11. The evaluation and interview process is estimated for October 1, contract negotiation for October 15, and award for November 3, 2026.