Professional Environmental Consulting Services

Houston Community College (HCC) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered 25-34 for Professional Environmental Consulting Services, seeking to establish a pool of qualified environmental consulting firms. The procurement will cover a comprehensive range of environmental services including environmental site assessments, property condition assessments, wetland delineation, asbestos consulting, mold assessment, remediation oversight, air quality assessments, and environmental compliance. Proposers will be evaluated across four key criteria: firm qualifications and experience (35 points), proposed approach and methodology (30 points), past performance and references (20 points), and small business practices (15 points). The solicitation was released on April 10, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, and proposals due by May 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. The anticipated contract term is three years with two additional one-year option periods, and HCC will use a competitive selection process to rank firms based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, with the intent to negotiate an agreement with the highest-ranked firm.

The procurement encourages small business participation through HCC's Small Business Development Program, which applies to contracts over $50,000. Proposers must submit various attachments, including conflict of interest forms, and comply with procurement policies that include communication restrictions during the solicitation process. The cumulative total of fees shall not exceed $200,000 per contract year, representing a significant but controlled budget for environmental consulting services. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on small business practices suggests a preference for diverse vendor participation. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or require specific technology integration, focusing instead on the firms' qualifications, methodological approach, and proven track record in delivering environmental consulting services across multiple assessment and compliance domains.