RFI - Urban Design Software Solution for Harris County Precinct 2

Harris County, Texas issued a Request for Information (RFI) on April 2, 2026, to identify Urban Design Software Solutions capable of supporting county-wide planning and design initiatives. The procurement seeks software solutions that demonstrate proficiency across multiple domains including urban design (conceptual massing, streetscape elements, public visualization), architecture (early-phase design, form development, spatial studies), graphic illustration (diagramming and presentation-ready visuals), precision modeling, high-quality visualization and rendering, and site analysis with environmental considerations. Respondents must demonstrate interoperability with industry-standard tools such as CAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Blender, and submissions must include a transmittal letter with company information and project understanding, a detailed scope of services addressing specified capabilities, and pricing model information describing licensing options (subscription, perpetual, user-based, or enterprise configurations) without actual cost estimates. The RFI timeline includes a questions deadline of 12:00 PM CST on April 9, 2026, and a submission deadline of 5:00 PM CST on April 21, 2026, with responses required via the Bonfire platform. No site visits, bidders' meetings, or conferences are scheduled. Harris County has indicated it may conduct industry discussions with selected vendors to clarify solution capabilities and may invite selected vendors to provide product demonstrations.

The RFI documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Vendors are prohibited from contacting Harris County personnel without express permission from the Office of the Harris County Purchasing Agent. Harris County explicitly states that the RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a binding commitment to issue a Request for Proposal or procure any products or services. All submissions become county property and will not be returned, and vendors are responsible for all costs incurred in preparing responses. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFI documentation, and not responding to this RFI does not preclude vendors from participating in any future procurement process.