Transportation Project Delivery Plan Consultant Services

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for an eight-county Gulf Coast region in Texas, is soliciting consultant services to develop a comprehensive Transportation Project Delivery Plan by November 19, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 21 and a question deadline of October 26.

H-GAC has established a 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for this consulting opportunity. The scope encompasses five major tasks: project administration and coordination; organizational assessment and definition of team roles; development of an organizational and staffing plan; establishment of program processes and procedures (including project selection, procurement methods, and project execution frameworks); and creation of short-term and long-term workplans with associated budgets. The consultant will support H-GAC's expanded role in transportation project delivery across multiple jurisdictions, helping local sponsors advance regional transportation projects through development and implementation phases. All deliverables must be submitted in editable formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS) and become the property of H-GAC, which retains final approval authority.

The estimated initial contract term is approximately twelve months, with potential renewal by mutual agreement subject to funding availability and board approval. Payment terms are Net 30 Days via electronic ACH from invoice date, though funding from various sources may extend payment to 90 days.

Evaluation occurs in two phases. Phase 1 scores scoring methodology and approach (35%), project understanding (30%), firm experience and capabilities (20%), and key personnel qualifications (15%). Phase 2 involves interviews weighted at 75% of total evaluation. Pre-award audit is required before contract execution, including detailed budgets, project schedules, itemized cost estimates by personnel, benefit and overhead rate support, and compliance certifications. Respondents must demonstrate compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination statutes, drug-free workplace requirements, debarment certification, conflict-of-interest provisions, and provide proof of professional liability and general liability insurance.