ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (IDIQ CONTRACT)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (IDIQ CONTRACT)
CITY OF FERGUSON, MISSOURI
RFQ No.: RFQ-2026-AE01
Issue Date: September 29, 2026
Submittal Deadline: October 15, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
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1. OBJECTIVE & OVERVIEW
The City of Ferguson, Missouri, is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQs) from qualified
architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional services on an Indefinite Delivery
/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis.
The selected firm(s) will execute task orders for various municipal infrastructure, facility
renovations, utility, and civil engineering projects over a primary contract period with options for
renewal.
This Request for Qualifications does not constitute an offer, promise, or guarantee that a contract
will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services will be required on an on-call, task-order basis and may include, but are not limited to:
* Architectural Services: Facility assessments, space planning, structural repairs, building
renovations, new design for municipal buildings, and review of architectural and
engineering drawings for AHJ compliance with accessibility requirements, building codes,
zoning regulations, and local ordinances.
* Civil & Transportation Engineering: Roadway design, traffic engineering, sidewalk/ADA
compliance, stormwater management, and sewer system planning.
* Structural & Geotechnical Engineering: Structural evaluations, foundation analysis, and
soil testing.
* MEP Engineering: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC design for municipal
systems, including review of engineering plans for proposed municipal projects.
* Surveying & Construction Administration: Topographic surveying, GIS mapping, bidding
assistance, and construction observation.
* Sound/Acoustic/Vibratory Engineering & Testing Services
3. CONTRACT TYPE & TERM
* Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order Contract.
* Initial Term: Five (5) years from the date of execution.
* Renewal Options: at the City's discretion.
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* Compensation: Negotiated per task order using pre-established hourly billing rates.
4. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms must submit an SOQ (maximum 30 pages not including the title page, cover letter,
and table of contents) structured into the following sections:
1. Cover Letter: Include brief introduction, signature, name and contact information of the
individual authorized to represent the firm.
2. Firm Profile & Background: Overview of firm size, location of local office(s), and primary
service areas.
3. Key Personnel & Team Structure: Resumes of key personnel who will serve a specific role
on the project.
4. Relevant Experience & Past Performance: Summaries of 3-5 similar municipal IDIQ or task-
order contracts. Include any experience with Data Center projects and/or infrastructure
evaluations related to Data Center development.
5. Project Management Approach: Methodology for managing quick-turnaround task orders,
budget controls, and quality control.
6. Proximity and Familiarity: Provide summary of previous experience working within the City
of Ferguson and the surrounding communities.
7. References: Minimum of three (3) professional references from local government or
municipal clients.
8. Provide separate sealed envelope listing billable rates for all team members based on the
anticipated scope of services. All survey work, testing, and geotechnical services will be
negotiated on a per project basis.
Insurance Requirements:
The CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain during the life of this agreement insurance of
the types and minimum amounts as follows:
Comprehensive General Liability and Bodily Injury, including Death:
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence
$2,000,000.00 aggregate
Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence
$2,000,000.00 aggregate
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Professional Liability:
$3,000,000.00 each occurrence
$3,000,000.00 aggregate
Workers Compensation: Per State Statutory Requirements
The Commercial General Liability policy shall be endorsed to cover the liability assumed by the
CONSULTANT hereunder. To the extent permitted by law, the CONSULTANT shall name the CITY
OF FERGUSON as an additional insured on all insurance policies, except Professional Liability,
required by the AGREEMENT. Said insurance shall be written by a company or companies
licensed to do business in the State of Missouri.
Certificates evidencing such insurance, including Professional Liability, shall be furnished to the
CITY prior to CONSULTANT commencing the work. The insurance evidenced by the certificate
shall indicate that it will not be canceled or altered, except that it may be canceled or altered upon
twenty days prior written notice thereof to the CITY. The certificate(s) must state the CITY as an
additional insured on those policies applicable.
5. SELECTION CRITERIA
Evaluations will be conducted in accordance with Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS)
guidelines:
Evaluation Criteria Weight
Technical Competence & Qualifications of Key Personnel 25%
Firm Experience with Similar Municipal IDIQ Contracts and
25%
Data Center Projects
Demonstrated Capacity & Responsiveness to Task Orders 15%
Familiarity with City of Ferguson and Surrounding Community 15%
Approach to Project Management, Budgeting & QA/QC 10%
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Evaluation Criteria Weight
Past Performance & Client References 10%
Award will be made to the Firm with Qualifications which best serve the City of Ferguson.
After selection based on qualifications, sealed envelope with costs from the selected vendor only
will be opened. Award is dependent upon successful negotiation of price. If the parties fail to
agree on price, the City reserves the right to negotiate with the next most qualified Firm. The City of
Ferguson reserves the right to reject all or any part of the proposals submitted.
6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
* Questions Deadline: October 7, 2026, by 3:00PM CST
Please direct all questions to:
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Terry O'Neil, Code Enforcement Manager
110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135
toneil@fergusoncity.com
314-524-5677
* Final Submittal Deadline: October 15, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
Format: Three (3) hard copies and one (1) searchable PDF on a USB flash drive,
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excluding billable rates.
Provide separate sealed envelope with billable rates for all team members
and
Delivery Location:
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Office of the City Clerk
City of Ferguson
110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135
Labeling: Sealed envelopes must be marked:
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"RFQ-2026-AE01: Statement of Qualifications - IDIQ A/E Services"
"RFQ-2026-AE01: Billable Rates - IDIQ A/E Services"
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* Communication:
Contact with any representative, other than the contact for questions listed above,
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is prohibited. This includes all elected and appointed officials, and employees of the
City of Ferguson. Any offeror engaging in such prohibited communications may be
disqualified at the sole discretion of the City of Ferguson.
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