Documents for RFQ #: 2026-11 - Professional Engineering Services

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Jun 3, 2026
Due:	Jun 23, 2026
Agency:	Rio Grande City
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICAITONS (RFQ)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

RFQ #: 2026 - 11

Professional Engineering Services

Due Date: June 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Submit RFQ’s to:

City Secretary’s Office

5332 E. US Highway 83

Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

RFQ #: 2026-11 – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services

June 3, 2026

Re: Professional Engineering Services for Pre-Award and Post-Award Services for the Texas

Water Development Board (TWDB) Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIF)

Program Application

Dear Professional Engineering Service Providers:

Attached is a copy of the City of Rio Grande City (“City”) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from

a qualified engineering firm to provide professional engineering services associated with the

preparation, submission, administration, design, and implementation of a project funded through

the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG)

Program application for Water System Improvements Project. The City is applying for such

funding to support utility system improvement activities in Rio Grande City, Texas.

Firms may submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for any or all activities. Multiple contracts

may be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The City will, in its sole discretion, determine the

number of contracts awarded, and may decide not to award any contracts. The submission

requirements for SOQs to be included in the attached RFQ. Firms and/or individuals should have

past experience with federal and state funded programs.

Please submit sealed statement of qualifications to:

City of Rio Grande City

Attn: Lynette Montemayor, City Secretary

5332 E. US Highway 83

Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

The deadline for submission of sealed statements of qualifications is at 3:00 PM on Tuesday,

June 23, 2026. It is the responsibility of the responding firm to ensure that the statement of

qualifications be received in a timely manner. Submittals received after the deadline will not be

considered for award, regardless of whether the delay was outside of the control of the Respondent.

The City reserves the right to negotiate with any, and all, persons or firms submitting statements

of qualifications in accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, Chapter

2254, TEX. GOV’T CODE (“the Act”).

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

RFQ #: 2026-11 – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

These services are being funded by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) under the Water

Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program. Accordingly, any contract derived from this

solicitation is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of

Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) businesses. EPA rules require that

applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts,

subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps.

For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit

www.twdb.texas.gov/DBE .

The City of Rio Grande City is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The City does

not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

religion, age or handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Minority business

enterprises, small business enterprises, and women business enterprises are encouraged to submit

statements of qualifications.

Sincerely,

Gilberto Millan Jr

City Manager

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

RFQ #: 2026-11 – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services

1. INTRODUCTION:

The City of Rio Grande City (“City”) is soliciting statements of qualifications from a qualified

engineering firms to provide professional engineering services associated with the preparation,

submission, administration, design, and implementation to perform such work in the State of Texas

for water system improvement activities in Rio Grande City, Texas. This project is to be funded

with federal and state funding that will be provided by the Texas Water Development Board

(TWDB) Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program.

The City seeks to procure professional engineering services for both pre-award and post-award

phases of the WSIG Program. The selected engineering firm will assist the City in developing and

submitting a competitive funding application and, if funding is awarded, may provide engineering

design, construction management, and project implementation services.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The WSIG Program administered by the Texas Water Development Board provides grant funding

for eligible water supply and infrastructure improvements, including correcting water system

deficiencies, replacing aging infrastructure, improving water quality and capacity, reducing water

loss, and related water system improvements.

The City intends to pursue funding for eligible water infrastructure improvements consistent with

the 2027 State Water Plan and program requirements established by the TWDB.

It is the intention of the City to select the highest-scoring consultant to provide continuity

throughout the project lifecycle, including application development, project planning, engineering

design, bidding, construction administration, and closeout services for the Water System

Improvements Projects. The professional engineering services whose qualifications are deemed

most advantageous to the City in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFQ. The

firm’s past performance, good standing, and ethical conduct, as described by direct and indirect

references, and any performance history with the City will be taken into consideration during the

evaluation of the response to this RFQ. The Evaluation Team may request and evaluate additional

material, information, and/or references from sources other than those provided by the firm.

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

RFQ #: 2026-11 – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

The contract awarded under this RFQ is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA approved fair share

goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)

businesses and adherence to the American Iron and Steel Act and Build America, Buy America

(BABA) Act guidance. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith

effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through

demonstration of the six affirmative steps.

The City of Rio Grande City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or to waive minor

submittal informalities and to select the firm that the City believes is most beneficial to the City.

The City also reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without regard to liability to any and/or

all offerors.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The services to be provided for professional engineering services shall include, but are not limited

to the following:

Pre-Award Services:

The selected engineering firm may provide the following pre-award services:

• Review WSIG program guidelines and eligibility requirements

• Conduct preliminary engineering evaluations and assessments

• Identify eligible project components and funding strategies

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and schedules

• Develop maps, exhibits, and supporting technical documentation

• Assist with data collection and system analysis

• Coordinate with City staff and TWDB representatives

• Prepare and submit the WSIG funding application

• Assist with application revisions and responses to TWDB comments

• Attend meetings and presentations related to the application process

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

Documents for RFQ #: 2026-11 - Professional Engineering Services - TWDB

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