RFQ No. 2026-01 Professional Engineering Services for Design & Environmental...

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Jan 26, 2026
Due:	Feb 10, 2026
Agency:	City of Harlingen
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Harlingen, TX is requesting Statements of Qualifications for:

RFQ No. 2026-01 Professional Engineering Services for Design & Environmental Permitting for the Arroyo

Colorado Hike & Bike Trail Extension Project - Dixieland Reservoir

TXDOT CSJ #: 0921-06-374 / FHA CFDA #: 20.205

The City of Harlingen is requesting Statements of Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for Design &

Environmental Permitting for the Arroyo Colorado Hike & Bike Trail Extension Project - Dixieland Reservoir. Interested

submitters must register to request a RFQ packet with the Purchasing Office at Purchasing@harlingentx.gov. The deadline

for submission is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the Purchasing Office located at 404 S. 54th Street, Harlingen,

TX 78550. For more information, contact the Purchasing Office at (956) 216-5318.

This project is funded partially or in full through federal funds. All federal requirements applicable to the program apply to

the project and contract. The City of Harlingen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, age,

familial status, disability, or national origin in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. Small, minority,

and women business enterprises are encouraged to submit their qualification statement for consideration. The City reserves

the right to waive any formalities or informalities or reject any or all responses. Qualifications may be held for a period not

to exceed sixty (60) days without taking any action thereon.

City of Harlingen - Purchasing Department

404 S. 54th St., Harlingen TX 78550

(956) 216-5316

Email: purchasing@harlingentx.gov

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Bidder Registration Information

IF YOUR COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, PLEASE EMAIL THE REGISTRATION

INFORMATION BELOW TO PURCHASING@HARLINGENTX.GOV TO REQUEST A BID PACKET.

Company Name:

Company Address:

Phone #:

Fax#:

Contact Person

Name(s):

Email Address(s):

HUB Certified

(Yes/No):

HUB Certification#:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:

RFQ NO. 2026-01

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING FOR THE ARROYO COLORADO HIKE

AND BIKE TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT – DIXIELAND RESERVOIR

TEXAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

TXDOT CSJ #: 0921-06-374

District #: 21-Pharr

AFA ID: Z00009567

Code Chart 64 #: 18200

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Highway Administration CFDA #: 20.205

CFDA Title: Highway Planning and Construction

DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. RFQ NOTICE…………………………………………………………………….

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS………………………………….……

III. SECTION I SCOPE OF WORK ……………………………………………….

IV. SECTION II PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS………………….

V. SECTION III GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS…………………........

VI. SECTION IV EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SELECTION……….…………

VII. RESPONSE EVALUATION CRITERIA………………………………............

VIII. RESPONSE EVALUATION FORM……………………………………………

IX. REFERENCE FORM……………………………………………………………

X. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM…………………......

XI. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE SAMPLE…………………..

XII. CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES - FORM 1295………….….....

XIII. CERTIFICATION REGADING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION.………

XIV. BUSINESS DATA CERTIFICATION ………………………………………….

EXHIBIT A - PRELIMNARY TRAIL ALIGNMENT …………………………...

EXHIBIT B – SAMPLE CONTRACT…………………………………………...

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NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Harlingen, Texas is requesting Statements of Qualifications

for:

RFQ NO. 2026-01 Professional Engineering, Design, and Environmental

Permitting for the Arroyo Colorado Hike and Bike Trail Extension Project-Dixieland

Reservoir

The City of Harlingen is requesting Statements of Qualifications for Professional Engineering

Services for the Design of the Hike and Bike Extension along the Arroyo Colorado, including

Environmental Permitting for this project. Interested submitters must register to request an RFQ

packet with the Purchasing Office at Purchasing@harlingentx.gov. The deadline for submission

is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in the Purchasing Office located at 404 S. 54th

Street, Harlingen, TX 78550. For more information, contact the Purchasing Office at (956)

216-5318.

All proposals received and time stamped by the proposal submittal deadline shall be accepted

as timely submitted. Proposals submitted after the Proposal due date shall not be

accepted. Proposals will be opened promptly at the time and date specified. The responsibility for

submitting a proposal on or before the stated time and date is solely and strictly the

responsibility of the Proposer. The City of Harlingen will in no way be responsible for delays

caused by mail delivery or caused by any other occurrence. All expenses involved with the

preparation and submission of proposals to the City of Harlingen, or any work performed in

connection therewith, shall be borne by the Proposer.

The City of Harlingen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender,

age, familial status, disability, or national origin in employment or provision of services,

programs, or activities. Small, minority, and women business enterprises are encouraged

to submit their qualification statement for consideration.

City of Harlingen

Purchasing Department

404 S. 54th Street

Harlingen, TX 78550

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INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

RFQ NO. 2025-01 Professional Engineering, Design, and Environmental

Permitting of the Arroyo Colorado Hike and Bike Trail Extension Project-Dixieland Reservoir

The City of Harlingen requests the submission of Qualification Statements which may lead to the

possible award and execution of a Professional Service Agreement with a competent, qualified

Engineering FIRM licensed to practice in the State of Texas. The City of Harlingen will receive

sealed proposals containing Statement of Qualifications for engineering services providing for the

full design and required pre-construction clearances by state and/or federal entities for the above

referenced project. The scope shall include Engineer Schematic Design (100 percent Sign &

Sealed Plans), environmental assessment, surveying, permitting, and Recommend Plans,

Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E) ready for bidding in conformance with the Texas Department of

Transportation (TxDOT) design criteria. Statements of Qualifications will be accepted

until Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. ANY RESPONSE RECEIVED AFTER THAT

TIME WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL BE RETURNED.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

EVENT

Advertisement Dates

Request for Qualifications Release Date

Deadline for Submitting Questions

City Response to Questions

RFQ Submission Deadline

Evaluation Period (Shortlist top 3 firms)

Evaluation Committee Recommendation

Recommendation of FIRM to TxDot for approval

Presentation to City Commission and Authorization

Negotiate Contract.

Negotiations begin and Award of Contract

Date(s) / Time

January 24th & January 31st,

2026

January 26th, 2026

February 4th, 2026

February 5th, 2026

February 10th, 2026

February 10th – February

18th , 2026

February 19th, 2026

February 27th , 2026

to March 11th, 2026

March 12th – 27th , 2026

Note:

The SCOPE OF WORK in this request will exclude any construction bidding

and construction management.

SECTION I. SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK/PROPOSAL OF SERVICES:

The scope of work involves preparing the schematic design, 100 percent signed and sealed plans,

specifications and permitting for the construction of a 10-foot-wide asphalt hike and bike trail

extension, trail amenities, solar lighting and trail head. The trail extension project will connect the

existing trail along the Arroyo Colorado to Dixieland Park, 2501 Dixieland Road, Harlingen Texas

78552 See the project location map on page 5.

Project development for the Arroyo Colorado Hike and Bike Trail Extension Project-Dixieland

Reservoir shall include survey, preparation of schematics, geotechnical services, hydraulic

modeling analysis, ROW Mapping for the purpose of land or easement acquisition for property

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

Description	Opening Date	Closing Date
RFQ No. 2026-01 Professional Engineering Services for Design & Environmental Permitting for the Arroyo Colorado Hike & Bike Trail Extension Project - Dixieland Reservoir RFQ Notice, Registration and RFQ Packet	January 26, 2026 8:00 AM	February 10, 2026 2:00 PM

RFQ No. 2026-01 Professional Engineering Services for Design & Environmental Permitting for the Arroyo Colorado Hike & Bike Trail Extension Project - Dixieland Reservoir RFQ Notice, Registration and RFQ Packet

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