RFQ 2024-Q03 Development Regulations and Standards Updates

Hays County, Texas is seeking qualified and state registered engineering, architectural, and/or planning firms to provide professional engineering and design support services for revising and updating the County's Development Regulations and Standards. The selected firm(s) will be tasked with identifying goals and objectives for updating the regulations, evaluating existing legislation and requirements, developing revised regulations and administrative procedures, conducting public involvement activities, and providing project status reporting. Key qualifications required include experience in land planning, transportation planning, roadway design, water/wastewater systems, and familiarity with Texas local government regulations. Proposals are due by June 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract award in August 2024 for a one-year term. The RFQ outlines the evaluation criteria that will be used to assess proposals, including the firm's experience (40 points), proposed methodology/approach (30 points), and capacity to perform the required services (30 points).

Hays County encourages participation by local and historically underutilized businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value. The County reserves the right to award the contract to the responsible respondent whose proposal demonstrates the best ability to fulfill the requirements.