Engineering Services for New Head Start Center

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Jul 6, 2026
Due:	Jul 31, 2026
Agency:	Terrebonne Parish
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	SOQ 26-HSTART-29
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INTRODUCTION

PULBIC NOTICE

TERREBONNE PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Construction of a Head Start Center

Engineering Services

25-HSTART-29

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG, or the Parish) is accepting Statement of Qualifications for

Engineering services to design a new Head Start Center. TPCG, through this Request for Statement of Qualification

(RFQ) will be identifying one engineering firm deemed eligible to perform work within Terrebonne Parish. The

selected firm will be assigned based on the strength of the firm’s qualifications in designing and overseeing the

construction of a Head Start Center in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements. The Parish is soliciting

qualification statements for engineering services to assist the Parish with preliminary engineering, permits, design

engineering, and inspections/construction oversight of this project in compliance with the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Office of

Head Start, the Louisiana Department of Education, Office of State Fire Marshal and the Louisiana Department of

Health.

All submittals received by the due date and time will be opened for the sole purpose of recording the names

of the individuals or firms submitting responses.

Each submittal shall be either hand delivered by the respondent or his agent in which instance the deliverer shall

be handed a written receipt or shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a

return receipt requested. Submittals shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand delivered

submittals, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service.

The mailing address for this solicitation is: TPCG Purchasing Division

301 Plant Road

Houma, LA 70363

Attention: Gina Bergeron

Submittals must be received by July 31, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. CT to be considered responsive.

Please clearly mark on the outside envelope:

Request for Statement of Qualifications 26-HSTART-29 Engineering Services for New Head Start Center

The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority, Women Owned,

and Veterans-owned businesses encouraged to apply.

Publish:

July 6, 2026

July 13, 2026

June 20, 2026

To: Courier July 1, 2026

/s/ Jason W. Bergeron

JASON W. BERGERON, PARISH PRESIDENT

TERREBONNE PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

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TYPE OF CONTRACT/AGREEMENT

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is requesting qualifications for a professional services contract.

Although price is not a factor in the selection of the Architectural/Engineering Firm for purposes of this RFQ,

Respondent is encouraged to provide its current rate sheet for services. The selected Respondent will be required

to negotiate for fair and reasonable compensation in accordance with the State of Louisiana Facility Planning &

Control Schedule of Representative Fees. Negotiated rates shall be inclusive of all direct costs. Issuance of this RFQ

in no way constitutes a commitment by the Parish to award a contract. The Parish reserves the right to accept or

reject, in whole or part, all submitted proposals and/or cancel this announcement if it is determined to be in the

Parish’s best interest. The Parish reserves the right to make a partial award and delete some services from the scope

of work.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 6, 2026

July 15, 2026

July 20, 2026

July 31, 2026

TBD

Advertisement of Request for Qualifications

Request for Qualifications released to potential

respondents

Deadline for Respondents to submit written

communications and/or inquiries

Release of addenda, if any, in response to written

communications/inquiries

Deadline for RFQ Proposal Submittals

TPCG engages in RFQ selection process

Recommendation of selected Respondent(s) to

TPCG for approval (notification of award)

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Contents

INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1

TYPE OF CONTRACT/AGREEMENT .................................................. 2

CALENDAR OF EVENTS .......................................................... 2

PART ONE: SERVICES REQUIRED ................................................. 4

PART TWO: SUBMITTALS ........................................................ 5

PART THREE: SELECTION CRITERIA .............................................. 6

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS LIST ................................................. 8

PART FOUR: FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 9

STANDARD FEDERAL AWARD CONTRACTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................... 15

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS ........... 24

INSURANCE SCHEDULE ......................................................... 25

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PART ONE: SERVICES REQUIRED

The Parish is soliciting qualification statements for engineering services to assist the Parish with preliminary

engineering, permits, design engineering, and inspections/construction oversight of this project in compliance with

the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program

(CDBG), the Office of Head Start, the Louisiana Department of Education, Office of State Fire Marshal and the

Louisiana Department of Health.

a. Designing for the following:

Approximately 10,000 square foot Head Start Center

b. Preparing the construction bid package in conformance with applicable TPCG and CDBG requirements; and

supervising the bid advertisements, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisement

for bid solicitation, conducting the pre-bid meeting, bid opening, and issuing the notice to proceed.

c. Conducting the preconstruction conference to include Davis-Bacon, Section 3 and Buy America Build

America instructions.

d. Field staking, on-site supervision of construction and preparing inspection reports.

e. Providing construction management and oversight.

f. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to the

Parish.

g. Conducting all aspects HUD Section 3 compliance https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/section-

3/section-3-guidebook/welcome/

h. Conducting all aspects Davis Bacon Labor Standards compliance including payroll compliance and on-site

interviews.

https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Davis-Bacon-and-Labor-Standards-

Agency-and-Contractor-Guide.pdf

i. Ensure that all contractors, including subcontractors, follow Build America, Buy America Act requirements.

j. Providing reproducible record drawings to the Parish upon project completion.

k. Conducting final inspection.

l. Appendix “A” 44 C.F.R. PART 18 – Certification regarding Lobbying should be signed, dated, and submitted

with this RFQ package.

m. Maintain insurance coverage specified on the attached schedule of insurance as otherwise may be required

by TPCG (see Insurance Schedule – Section 7).

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PART TWO: SUBMITTALS

All Statement of Qualifications will include a brief history of the respondent and a resume or curricula vitae of each

key person in the firm who will be assigned to the project. It must also include a complete list of all federally funded

projects, specifically CDBG, which the Respondent has provided architectural/engineering services, including

governing body, type of project, amount, and program year; this list will be used for reference purposes. All

references must indicate excellent program performance.

All qualification statements will be scored and ranked by the Parish, with the highest rated Respondent(s) being

awarded a contract(s). The architectural/engineering firm must also be cleared by the https://sam.gov/ which will

verify that the firm is not debarred from participating in the federal funding programs. Any subcontractors who are

proposed to be part of the project team must be clearly identified, and the Respondent is to include a statement of

the nature and the percentage of total work that is anticipated to be provided by the subcontractor. Respondent

shall demonstrate that subcontractor(s) has a history of proven and measurable experience in the area of services.

The Parish reserves the right to reject any and all statements. Unsuccessful respondent(s) will be notified as soon

as possible.

Interpretation or Correction

TPCG is not liable for interpretations/misinterpretations or other errors or omissions made by the Respondent in

responding to this Request. Any required addendum to the RFQ and all clarifications, answers to questions, or

changes to this RFQ shall be provided through a Parish-issued Addendum, which shall be posted to TPCG’s website.

Any clarifications, answers, or changes provided in any manner other than a formally issued addendum, are to be

considered ‘unofficial” and shall not bind the Parish to any requirements, terms or conditions not stated herein.

The Parish shall make every possible, good faith effort to issue any and all addenda(s) no later than seven (7) days

prior to the due date for proposals. Any addendum issued after that date shall be for material, necessary

clarifications to the Request for Qualifications.

Any person, firm or corporation submitting a response is deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to all terms,

conditions and requirements set forth in this RFQ. Respondent agrees to conform in general to the terms of this

RFQ, details of which will be set forth in a signed agreement mutually acceptable to and executed by TPCG and the

Respondent.

From the date of issuance until TPCG takes final agency action, the Respondent must not discuss their submittal or

any part thereof with any employee, agent, or representative of TPCG except as expressly requested by TPCG in

writing. Violation of this restriction will result in rejection of the Respondent’s response.

No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Respondent as a result of any discussions

with any TPCG employee. All inquiries, requests for clarification, change of condition or requirement, specification

omissions, doubt as to meaning, or requests for additional information must be submitted, in writing, or via email.

In the written request, the Respondent must identify him/herself and provide the page number, section, and

paragraph of the conditions or requirements in question The Respondent must also recommend specific written

changes to the specified condition(s) or requirement(s).

All written inquiries or requests for changes or information must be received by Gina Bergeron, Purchasing

Manager, TPCG no later than the scheduled date shown in the Calendar of Events outlined in this document. All

Respondent inquiries or requests, the TPCG responses to these inquiries or requests, and other needs as may apply

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number	Description	Closing Date	Related Documents
SOQ 26-HSTART-29	Engineering Services for New Head Start Center	07/31/2026 3:00 pm	SOQ Packet

Engineering Services for New Head Start Center

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