Qualifications for a Contractor Pool for Residential Home Elevations and or Reconstruction for FEMA Harvey Disaster Funding Recipients

Brazoria County is conducting a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ #25-59) to establish a pre-qualified contractor pool for residential home elevations and reconstructions using FEMA Harvey Disaster Funding. The procurement covers unincorporated areas of Brazoria County and the incorporated towns of Liverpool and Bonney, Texas, with contractors being sought for either elevation services, reconstruction services, or both. Contractors must demonstrate experience managing federally funded construction projects, with evaluation criteria including experience (35-40 points), capabilities (20-25 points), methodology (15 points), references (10-20 points), and warranties (10 points). The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive services including home elevation using hydraulic lift systems, complete reconstruction of flood-damaged properties, and adherence to National Flood Insurance Program standards, local and state building codes. The RFSQ is open for submissions until October 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M., with potential interviews for shortlisted candidates, and the contract term will begin upon award and continue until project completion.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications, including three years of federally funded construction experience, ability to provide Texas Windstorm Insurance Association-certified engineering designs, and financial capability to manage multiple concurrent projects. While no incumbent vendors are listed, contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, carry specific insurance, and submit detailed documentation including pre- and post-elevation photographs, engineering inspections, and elevation certificates. The project involves a milestone-based payment structure with four payment draws ranging from 10% to 40% of the total contract amount, and contractors must provide a comprehensive third-party warranty covering workmanship (1 year), materials (2 years), and foundation (10 years). Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project is funded through FEMA Harvey Disaster Funding, suggesting significant potential contract opportunities for qualified contractors.