RFQ 2026-Q06 Utility Coordination and Utility Engineering Services Pool

Hood County, Texas is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-Q06 for a Utility Coordination and Utility Engineering Services Pool, seeking to establish a pre-qualified group of professional services firms for roads, bridges, and other projects. The RFQ aims to create a contractor pool from which county departments or the Commissioners Court can select providers for as-needed utility coordination and engineering services. Qualified firms must demonstrate at least five years of experience in utility coordination, with capabilities including identifying utilities, evaluating potential conflicts, coordinating relocations, and designing relocated utility infrastructure. The solicitation requires respondents to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) not exceeding 20 pages, detailing company experience, key personnel, technical approach, and project management philosophy. Evaluation will be based on three primary criteria: Capacity to Perform (40 points), Project Management Philosophy (30 points), and Experience of the Company (30 points). Proposals are due by December 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract award scheduled for January/February 2026.

The county strongly encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all businesses. The utility services pool will support federally funded, state funded, and locally funded projects, with optional annual opening and review of the contractor pool. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive and ongoing procurement strategy for utility coordination services. The RFQ indicates that selected firms will be part of a flexible, as-needed services pool, allowing the county to engage contractors based on specific project requirements. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no apparent restrictive qualifications beyond the five-year experience requirement and the submission of a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications. The procurement process appears designed to create a diverse, qualified pool of utility engineering and coordination service providers that can support Hood County's infrastructure development needs.