RFQ 2026-Q01 Construction, Engineering, & Inspection (CE&I) and Testing Services Pool

Hays County, Texas is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2026-Q01) to establish a Construction, Engineering, & Inspection (CE&I) and Testing Services Pool for road improvement projects. The procurement seeks to develop a pre-qualified consultant pool that can provide comprehensive services including labor, equipment, personal protective equipment, vehicles, document management, construction issue resolution, quality control, project inspections, and meeting facilitation. Proposals are due on December 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract award in January-February 2026. The evaluation process will assess firms based on their capacity to perform, project management philosophy, and company experience, with a maximum of 100 points available for scoring. Respondents can demonstrate qualifications through TxDOT pre-certified work categories or by providing examples of similar services. The pool will have optional annual openings and reviews, and being selected does not guarantee contract awards but ensures the county can efficiently negotiate with competent firms when projects arise.

The county encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and will consider bidders' responsiveness to HUB practices. Firms must comply with various state and federal requirements, including non-discrimination policies, debarment certifications, and provisions related to Israel and energy company boycotts. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the RFQ suggests this is an ongoing, as-needed pool for road improvement projects. The procurement is open to qualified engineering and construction services firms that can demonstrate technical capabilities and meet the county's comprehensive service requirements. Organizations must be prepared to provide a full range of construction, engineering, inspection, and testing services, with an emphasis on adaptability and comprehensive project support. The county's approach indicates a strategic method of pre-qualifying vendors to streamline future project procurement and ensure high-quality service delivery for road improvement initiatives.