Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural Services
The City of Palmview is seeking to enter into an architectural services agreement with an architect
registered in the State of Texas. The following outlines this request for qualifications.
I. Scope of Work – The Architectural contract will encompass all project related architectural services to
the City of Palmview, including but not limited to the following:
• Assist with USDA application submission
• Preliminary and final design plans and specifications to meet all local, state, and federal
requirements;
• Preparation of the bid packet to meet all local, state, and federal requirements;
• Conduct all field testing and inspections (interim and final); and
• Other special services.
II. Statement of Qualifications- The City of Palmview is seeking to contract with a competent
Architectural firm, registered to practice in the State of Texas, that has had experience in the following
areas:
• Municipal building construction with an emphasis on previous public works project
development experience.
• Registered and in good standing as a Professional Architect in the State of Texas
• Municipal, State and Federally funded construction projects
As such, please provide within your proposal:
(1) A list of past local government clients with a description of the project(s)
(2) Resumes of all staff members that will or may be assigned to this project if you receive the
Architectural services contract award.
(3) A listing of at least three references. Also, please provide a copy of your current certificate of
insurance for professional liability.
III. For this RFQ, Respondent’s qualifications will be evaluated, and the most qualified Respondent will
be selected, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation.
• For costs of architectural/engineering (A/E) professional services, negotiations, including profit as a
percentage of the price of the contract, must occur after the initial selection of the engineer or architect
as price cannot be used as a selection factor. (See 2 CFR 200.320(d)(5) and Texas Government Code §
2254.004) Upon the initial selection of the Respondent based on its demonstrated competence
and qualifications to perform such services, the Respondent must disclose and certify the percentage of
profit as a separate element of the price of the contract during its negotiations with the City of Palmview
to determine fair and reasonable compensation.
IV. Deadline for Submission- The proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026,
at the following address:
Benjamin Arjona, Interim City Manager
City of Palmview
400 W Veterans Blvd, Palmview Tx 78572