RFQ 25-23 Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, McDonald Creek Lift Station Expansion and Gravity Sewer & Force Main Lines

The City of Huntsville, Texas has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-23 seeking professional engineering services for three critical wastewater infrastructure projects spanning jurisdictions including Van Zandt County and multiple Houston City areas. The primary scope encompasses the Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion, which aims to increase capacity from 2.5 MGD to 3.75 MGD, the McDonald Creek Lift Station Expansion targeting firm capacity increase from 1.44 MGD to 4.5 MGD, and comprehensive evaluation and design of gravity and force main lines. Interested civil engineering firms must submit comprehensive qualifications by 2:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, with proposals limited to 30 single-sided pages. The selection process will utilize a point-based evaluation system allocating 60 points for experience, 25 points for work performance, and 15 points for capacity to perform, with potential additional points from interviews. Submissions must include detailed firm backgrounds, similar project experiences, key personnel resumes, subconsultant information, and professional references.

The RFQ requires multiple verification forms including Israel Verification, Iran/Sudan Non-Engagement, and Firearm Non-Discrimination documentation, indicating stringent compliance requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive submission requirements suggest a competitive and rigorous selection process. The City reserves the right to select one or more consultants for the projects and will negotiate contract fees with the highest-ranked firm. Though specific budget ranges are not provided in the documentation, the multi-faceted infrastructure expansion suggests a substantial potential contract value. The procurement appears open to qualified engineering consultants with demonstrated experience in municipal wastewater infrastructure design and expansion projects, with a focus on technical capability, past performance, and professional qualifications.