RFQ – Engineering Services for Public Infrastructure Improvements

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Apr 3, 2026
Due:	May 4, 2026
Agency:	Harris County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFQ-05-04-2026
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Harris County Board of Commissioners (“Owner”)

Request for Qualifications To Provide

Engineering Services For Public Infrastructure Improvements

April 2026

Request for Qualifications

Engineering Services

Public Infrastructure Improvements

The Harris County Board of Commissioners, (“Owner”), is soliciting statements of qualifications from

professional firms interested in providing Engineering Services for water, sewer, stormwater and/or other

public infrastructure projects including but not limited to water treatment plant upgrades and expansions;

transmission main replacements and extensions; distribution system rehabilitation; elevated and ground

storage tank improvements; booster pump station upgrades; SCADA modernization; metering/AMI

deployment; rail-to-trail conversion; hydraulic modeling and master planning; and asset management

and condition assessments. Projects may be funded by state or federal programs. The Consultant shall

comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and funding conditions, which may include prevailing wage,

Buy America provisions, and DBE participation.

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-mentioned

services. One or more firms that respond to this RFQ and who are determined by the Owner to be

especially qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to discuss and negotiate for these

services. The selected firm(s) may also be considered for additional, related professional services during

the ensuing five (5) years, subject to the Owner’s procurement policies, the availability of funding, and

compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements.

All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned

to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. The Owner reserves the right to

reject any or all statements of qualifications or proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities at

the discretion of the Owner. Please note: The issuance of this RFQ invokes a Restriction of

Communication on potential respondents, which, if violated, may result in proposal rejection (See Section

8 for details).

1. General Project Information

Project Description

Under the guidance of the local government, it will be the responsibility of the selected firm to provide

initial consultation and evaluation, funding assistance, preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) if

applicable, final design, construction administration, and inspection and close out services for public

infrastructure projects. The expectation is that selected companies will provide the technical skills

necessary for capital improvement or maintenance projects, or evaluate such projects on very short

notice, and on an as-needed basis, as determined by the Owner.

Project Goals

It is envisioned that the successful Project will achieve the following objectives:

• PFAS Pilot Study

• Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

• Other infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion activities

Project Schedule

The selected firm will immediately begin work to follow the estimated timeline below:

Engineering Design:

Permit Approval:

Contract Bidding:

Contract Award:

Construction:

+/- 8 months

+/- 3 months

+/- 1 month

+/- 2 months

+/-12 months

(All of the dates above are estimates and subject to change. The fee structure for Engineering Consulting

Services relative to the schedule and fee amounts will be agreed upon by the Owner and the Consultant

prior to the start of Consulting Services.)

2. Engineering Consultant Requirements

• History of firm and resources

• Familiarity with the community

• Key personnel/qualifications

• Proof of licensure

• Current workload and ability to provide proposed services

• Proposed approach, ability, scope and level of service

• Experience with similar state and federally funded projects and list of references

• Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)

for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is

funded.

• Errors and Omissions Insurance, please provide a copy

• Statement of Qualifications Form

• Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3

Status.)

The final scope of services will be developed by the Owner and communicated to eligible firm(s) prior

to actual agreement. The Owner will provide additional details and a list of general duties required in

Engineering Consulting Services for this Project to eligible finalists.

3. RFQ Schedule Of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be

followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Georgia. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the

schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

a. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ for a period of 30 days

April 2, 2026 ----------

b. Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification (see section 6)

April 24, 2026 4:00 PM

c. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications (see sections 5, 7)

May 4, 2026 4:00 PM

d. Owner completes evaluation, posts results, and issues Notification to Finalist firms May 11, 2026 ----------

e. Selection Committee interviews finalist firms

Beginning TBA

May 12, 2026

4. Selection Process

A Selection Committee, consisting of representatives of the Owner, will identify a selection of finalist firms

through a qualifications-based selection process. The Selection Committee will receive and evaluate

Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ using the following criteria:

Criteria for evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

10%

Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, growth, resources, form of

ownership, litigation history, financial information, and other evidence of stability.

30%

Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability

of firm in effective Consulting Services for projects comparable in complexity, size, and

function. This includes relevant experience and qualifications of the principal Consulting

Services lead staff and level of experience in a leadership role over multiple providers

and phases of construction for GEFA, EDA, CDBG, USDA, OneGeorgia, REBA, and/or

ARC Projects.

30%

Past performance of the firm including references about the quality of leadership of the

firm in Consulting Services, the overall services of the firm to previous customers, the

firm’s ability to meet established project goals, the firm’s response to the Owner’s needs

throughout the project, and the financial and technical success history of the of projects

in which the firm provided leadership.

30%

Firm’s apparent suitability to provide services for Project, including the firm’s apparent fit

to the project type and/or needs of the Owner, any special or unique qualifications for

the Project, current and projected workloads, proximity of office or lead staff to Project

location, experience working with the local government, and services offered by the firm.

The firm’s non-discrimination policies, any policies and past efforts for W/MBE inclusion

will be a part of this evaluation, as well as the firm’s record and methodology of

addressing public safety and environmental concerns.

Finalist Notification

The names of the firms selected as finalists will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry. The

firms selected as finalists will receive written notification (Finalist Notification) from the Owner which will

address the necessary elements of the remainder of the selection process. These elements include:

Interview

In the Finalist Notification, each finalist firm shall be informed of the place and time for the interview

session. The time allotted to each firm will not exceed 90 minutes to include: 15 minutes for setup,

30 minutes for proposer presentation, 30 minutes for Committee questions, and 15 minutes for

knockdown. Electronic presentations, such as PowerPoint presentations, are allowed but may not

comprise more than 15 minutes of the 30-minute presentation. Although the Owner will have a

screen and projector available in the interview room, presenter must be prepared with own projector

and laptop for quick setup within the allotted 15 minutes as a backup. The remainder of the

presentation may involve flip charts or boards along with oral presentation. Additional interview

instructions and guidelines will be provided in the Notice to Finalists, as well as the criteria which will

be used to evaluate the interview.

Consultant Selection

Upon completion of the evaluation and interview process by the Selection Committee, the firms will be

ranked using criteria described herein in descending order of recommendation. Negotiations may then

be initiated with the highest-ranking firm to finalize the terms and conditions of the contract, including the

fees to be paid. In the event a satisfactory fee agreement cannot be reached with the highest-ranking

firm, the Owner will formally terminate the negotiations in writing and enter into negotiations in turn with

the second highest ranking firm, and so on until a mutual agreement is established and the Owner awards

an Engineering Consulting Services contract. The actual Form of Contract shall be developed by the

Owner.

5. Instructions for Preparing Statements of Qualifications

A single PDF file of the statement of qualifications shall be prepared and emailed to Andrea Dzioba,

County Clerk, at adzioba@harriscountyga.gov prior to the submittal deadline. Each submittal must

include a transmittal letter. Submittals must be able to print on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. The pages

of the qualification submittals must be numbered. A table of contents, with corresponding tabs, must be

included to identify each section. Responses are limited to 20 pages or less using a minimum of an 11-

point font. Any exhibits, affidavits, or other enclosure information called for may be included in an

appendix and will not count toward the page limit. Each Statement of Qualifications shall provide a

straightforward, concise delineation of respondent’s capabilities. Fancy, colored displays, and

promotional materials are not desired. Emphasis must be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of

content. The content of all Statements of Qualifications must be categorized and numbered as outlined

below, and responsive to all requested information:

A. Description and Resources of Firm

i. Provide basic company information: Company name, address, name of primary contact,

telephone number, fax number, email address, and company website (if available). If the

firm has multiple offices, the qualification statement shall include information about the

parent company and branch office separately. Identify office from which project will be

managed and this office’s proximity to the project site. Provide form of ownership, including

state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the offeror a sole

proprietorship, partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), joint venture, or

other structure?

ii. Briefly describe the history and growth of your firm(s). Provide general information about

the firm’s personnel resources, including disciplines and numbers of employees and

locations and staffing of offices

iii. Has the firm been involved in any litigation in the past five years? Describe your

experience with litigation with Owners, and/or Contractors. List any active or pending

litigation and explain.

iv. Provide a statement of disclosure, which will allow the Owner to evaluate possible conflicts

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

Solicitation	Description	Due Date	Awarded
RFQ-05-04-2026	RFQ – Engineering Services for Public Infrastructure Improvements	05/04/2026 By 4:00 pm

RFQ – Engineering Services for Public Infrastructure Improvements

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