Storm Drainage Services

The City of Waco, Texas has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2025-051) seeking a consulting engineering firm to perform comprehensive storm drainage services for the city's aging stormwater drainage system. The primary objectives include analyzing, designing, and overseeing construction services to meet Federal, State, and Municipal standards. Interested firms must submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by September 9, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time through the City's Bonfire electronic portal or via physical mail. The procurement will utilize a 100-point evaluation system that emphasizes technical qualifications over pricing, with scoring distributed as follows: past project experience (50 points), project approach (40 points), and RFQ requirement conformance (10 points). Mandatory requirements include being licensed in Texas, having no conflicts of interest, and strictly adhering to submission instructions. The selection process will involve an initial review by a Project Review Committee, potential oral interviews with top-rated firms, and final ranking by the Director of Infrastructure Services, with City Council approval required for contracts exceeding $50,000.

The City of Waco encourages participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Firms must be prepared to integrate with the city's existing infrastructure and comply with all technical and procedural requirements outlined in the RFQ. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the requirement for City Council approval on contracts over $50,000 suggests potential significant project scope. The procurement will be conducted entirely through an electronic bidding system, with a Zoom meeting scheduled for the bid opening on September 9, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, accessible via Zoom meeting ID 160 400 5853. No pre-bid meeting is planned, and interested firms will need to carefully review all documentation and meet the stringent qualifications to be considered for this storm drainage services contract.