RFSQ - Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the Hempstead Highway Program for HCTRA

Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) is seeking a Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the Hempstead Corridor Program through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement aims to evaluate the feasibility and cost of improving the Hempstead Corridor along US 290, with primary objectives of reducing congestion, enhancing regional mobility, and identifying community benefits. The selected consultant will provide comprehensive professional services including feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, public involvement, right-of-way survey, utility activities, project management, engineering support, and roadway design. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point system, with 30 points for prime respondent qualifications, 40 points for key personnel qualifications, and 30 points for program approach and operational plan. Specific key personnel requirements include a Program Manager, Deputy Program Managers for Design Oversight and Construction, and various technical task leaders, each with stringent professional registration and experience prerequisites. The RFQ was posted on September 26, 2025, with proposals due by November 10, 2025, and will involve a two-step evaluation process including initial Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) review and subsequent oral presentations/interviews.

The solicitation includes a Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 19.60%, requiring bidders to either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts in M/WBE engagement. Contractors must provide detailed documentation of M/WBE subcontractor involvement, including Letters of Intent, certification copies, and specific information about subcontractor roles and estimated contract values. Certification must be from recognized agencies such as the City of Houston, State of Texas HUB program, Texas Unified Certification Program, or U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, with specific mandatory policies in categories like Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional/Errors & Omissions Liability. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work suggests a significant, multi-year engagement involving complex transportation infrastructure planning and development. The project emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, compliance with HCTRA's mission, and focus on core values including safety, reliability, resiliency, sustainability, accessibility, innovation, and accountability.