RFQ Buena Vista ROW Dedication Plat

The City of Laredo Engineering Department is seeking statements of qualifications from professional civil engineering and surveying firms for the Buena Vista ROW Dedication Plat project (RFQ FY25-ENG-37). The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting comprehensive professional services including Texas licensed professional services, preliminary and final design, construction documents, procurement services, bid documents, specifications, cost estimates, construction administration, and project acceptance. The project involves developing a sports complex along Lomas Del Sur Boulevard, featuring multiple baseball/softball fields, water features, parking zones, a Fire Station #16, and a Police Station South Sector. Firms must submit detailed credentials demonstrating competence and qualifications, with selection based on demonstrated expertise and professional capabilities. The RFQ is scheduled for submission by September 4, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. Central Time, with a pre-response conference on August 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, which can be attended in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Formal questions must be submitted through Cit-E-Bid or via email by August 26, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Central Time. The City of Laredo reserves the right to waive informalities, reject proposals, and award contracts based on specific tasks, with contract award contingent upon funding availability.

The solicitation indicates the procurement will follow federal, state, and local funding source guidelines, suggesting potential opportunities for various business types. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the City of Laredo typically adheres to standard municipal procurement practices that may include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project appears to be a new development, with no mention of incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The comprehensive master plan suggests significant infrastructure investment, with the sports complex design indicating potential integration requirements for utility, transportation, and public safety systems. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the complexity of the project—involving multiple sports fields, municipal facilities, and comprehensive site development—implies a substantial capital investment. The procurement methodology emphasizes selection based on professional qualifications rather than lowest cost, indicating a focus on technical expertise and project execution capability.