RFQ Notice for Engineering Services for Broadband Infrastructure

CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Documents for
Professional Engineering Services
RFQ #: 2026-07 - Engineering Services for
Broadband Infrastructure
DUE DATE: 5/7/2026
TIME: 11:00 AM
Submit RFQ's to:
City Secretary's Office
5332 E. US Highway 83
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services
April 22, 2026
Re: RFQ #: 2026-07 - Engineering Services for Broadband Infrastructure for the 2026 Library
Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant
Dear Engineering Service Providers:
Attached is a copy of the Rio Grande City Public Library Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") for
"Engineering Services for Broadband Infrastructure". These services are being solicited to assist the
Rio Grande City Public Library in the project implementation of a contract of the grant funds awarded
from the 2026 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant Program funded by the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). The Rio Grande City Public Library has allocated a
portion of the funds toward broadband infrastructure and facility access improvement needs. The
engineering services for those infrastructure projects will remain within this scope of this procurement.
The engineering service providers may submit proposals for any or all activities listed in the attached
Scope of Work. Multiple contracts may be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The Rio Grande City
Public Library will, in its sole discretion, determine the number of contracts awarded, and may decide
not to award any contracts.
The submission requirements for your proposal are included in the attached RFQ. Please submit the
statement of qualifications to:
City of Rio Grande City - City Secretary's Office
Attn: Lynette Montemayor
5332 E. US Highway 83
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
The deadline for submission of qualification statements is Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Mark
"RFQ #: 2026 - 07 - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE"
on the outside of mailing envelope/package. It is the responsibility of the submitting entity to ensure
that the proposal is received in a timely manner.
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The statement of qualifications received after the deadline will not be considered for award, regardless
of whether or not the delay was outside the control of the submitting provider. The City of Rio Grande
City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all service providers submitting timely proposals.
The City of Rio Grande City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Section 3 Residents,
Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Labor
Surplus Area firms and any other applicable disadvantaged businesses including HUBs are encouraged
to submit statement of qualifications.
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RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Rio Grande City is seeking to enter into an engineering contract with a state-registered
Engineering Firm to assist the Rio Grande City Public Library in the overall design of this project of the
proposed 2026 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grant Program funded by the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
The following outlines the RFQ:
1. Scope of Work:
Engineering Services:
A sample detailed Scope of Work ("SOW") if enclosed for the 2026 LIFI Grant Project for
engineering services is provided in this packet. The engineering contract will encompass all
application and project-related for Engineering services, including but not limited to the
following areas:
Broadband Infrastructure and Connectivity:
Replacement of outdated internet system with fiber-based connectivity capable of
symmetrical 100/100 Mbps up to 1 Gbps speeds. Approximately 1,776 feet of fiber will be
extended from existing facilities, to extend fiber with the installation costs including
equipment, and materials to deliver high-speed broadband directly to the library and other
city owned property.
Post Funding Services:
* Initial Engineering and Design Support
* Engineering and Final Design Support
* H&H Modeling Services
* Field Surveying Services
* Bid and Award Support
* Contract Management and Construction Oversight
* Specialized Services
Specify actual tasks to be performed under each of these categories in your response.
(Pre-funding services may not be eligible for grant reimbursement and are assumed to be paid
with local funds.)
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2. Statement of Qualifications:
The City of Rio Grande City is seeking qualified to contract with an engineering/architectural/
surveying firm, registered to practice in the State of Texas.
Please provide the following as it relates to your qualifications:
* Public works construction including but not limited to mitigation projects
* Federally funded construction projects
* Projects located in this general region of the state
Transmittal letter including:
* Brief statement of the firm's understanding of the scope of the work to be performed;
* Confirmation that the firm meets the appropriate state licensing requirements to practice as
an Architect/Engineer in Texas.
* Confirmation that the firm has not had a record of substandard work within the last five years.
* Confirmation that the firm has not engaged in any unethical practices within the last five
years.
* Provide a list of any administrative proceedings against you or your company by stating the
nature of the proceeding, the findings, copies of any relevant documents.
* Provide a list of any litigation you or your company has been involved in by stating the cause
number, the status of the case or the disposition, and copies of any relevant documents.
* Any other information that the firm feels appropriate to support their understanding.
3. Company Profile:
Experience and Qualifications:
Set forth your experience and qualifications as they relate to the proposed project in terms of
technical scope, tasks involved, deliverable products, and other elements of the work as they
relate to the evaluation criteria and all requirements of this RFQ, including the following:
* Experience with public works construction, including but not limited to mitigation projects;
* Experience with federally funded construction projects;
* A list of past local government clients, as well as resumes of all engineers/architects/
surveyors that will or may be assigned to this project if you receive the engineering/
architectural/surveying services contract award.
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SAM.gov Registration:
Firms must have an active registration with the System for Award Management
(www.SAM.gov) AND have been cleared (not suspended or debarred). Provide proof of
SAM.gov registration along with your Statement of Qualifications.
References:
Each firm must furnish a minimum of five (5) references.
4. Evaluation Criteria:
The proposal received will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria and using
the rating sheet enclosed:
Criteria Maximum Points
Experience 60
Work Performance 25
Capacity to Perform 15
Total 100
5. For the RFQ, the respondent's qualifications will be evaluated, and the most qualified
respondent will be selected, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation.
6. Submission Requirements:
a. A copy of your current certificate of insurance for professional liability.
b. Statement of Conflicts of Interest (if any) the proposing entity or key employees may
have regarding these services. The statement should include conflicts, as well as any
working relationships that may be perceived by disinterested parties as a conflict. If no
potential conflicts of interests are identified, please state so.
c. System for Award Management. Consultant/Firm is not debarred or suspended from
the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Include verification that your company as well as the company's principal is not listed
(is not debarred) through the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov).
Enclose a print out of the search results that includes the record date.
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d. Form CIQ, (enclosed). Texas Local Government Code chapter 176 requires that any
vendor or person who enters or seeks to enter into a contract with a local government
entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ the vendor or person's employment,
affiliation, business relationship, family relationship or provision of gifts that might
cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. Questionnaire form CIQ is
included in the RFQ and must be submitted with the response.
e. Certification Regarding Lobbying, enclosed in this packet. Certification for
Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements is included in the RFQ and must
be submitted with the response.
f. Form 1295, (enclosed). Effective January 1, 2018, all contracts and contract
amendments, extensions, or renewals executed by the City Commissioners Court will
require the completion of Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested Parties" pursuant to
Government Code 2252.908. Form 1295 must be completed by awarded vendor at
time of signed contract submission. Form 1295 is included in this RFQ for your
information.
g. Required Contract Provisions. Applicable provisions (enclosed) must be included in
all contracts executed as a result of this RFQ.
7. Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and
labor surplus area firms:
Small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms
are encouraged to participate in this RFQ. If the awarded vendor is a prime contractor and
may use subcontractors.
The following affirmative steps are required of the prime contractor:
1. Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on
solicitation lists;
2. Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are
solicited whenever they are potential sources;
3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or
quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and
women's business enterprises;
4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage
participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises;
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5. Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small
Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the
Department of Commerce.
6. The Prime Vendor should utilize the MBDA Center that is in the closest proximity to
locality. Email your RFQ to the appropriate center.
Minority-owned businesses may be eligible for contract procurement assistance with public
and private sector entities from MBDA centers:
Dallas MBDA Business Center Houston MBDA Business Center
8828 N. Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 550B 3100 Main Street, Ste. 701
Dallas, TX 75247 Houston, TX 77002
Ph: 214-920-2436 Ph: 713-718-8974
Website: Website:
https://www.mbdadfw.com https://www.mbda.gov/businesscenter/houston-mbda-
business-center
Email: admin1@mbdadallas.com
Email: MBDA@hccs.edu
El Paso MBDA Business Center San Antonio MBDA Business Center
2401 East Missouri Avenue 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., Ste. 3.324B
El Paso, TX 79903 San Antonio, TX 78207
Ph: 915-351-6232 Ph: 210-458-2480
Website: Website: https://www.mbda.gov/businesscenter/san-
https://www.mbda.gov/businesscenter/el-paso- antonio-mbda-business-center
mbda-business-center
Email: treed@ephcc.org Email: orestes.hubbard@utsa.edu
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Small and woman-owned businesses may be eligible for assistance from SBA Women's
Business Centers:
Dallas Fort Worth WBC WBEA - Women's Business Center
7800 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 120 9800 Northwest Freeway, Ste. 120
Dallas, TX 75247 Houston, TX 77092
Ph: 214-572-9452 Ph: 713-681-9232
Website: Website: https://www.wbea-
https://womensbusinesscenterdfw.com/ texas.org/womensbusiness-center
Email: wbcdfw@liftfund.com Email: wbc@wbea-texas.org
LiftFund Women's Business Center
600 Soledad St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Ph: 1-888-215-2373 ext. 3000
Website:
https://womensbusinesscentersa.com/
Email: wbc@liftfund.com
SBA also provides assistance to Small Business Development Centers located across Texas:
https://americassbdc.org/small-business-consulting-and-training/find-your-sbdc/
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8. Deadline for Submission:
Statement of Qualifications must be received no later than Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00
AM. Mark "RFQ #: 2026-07 - Engineering Services for Broadband Infrastructure" on the
outside of mailing envelope / package. It is the responsibility of the submitting firm to ensure
that the statement of qualifications is received in a timely manner. RFQ's received after the
deadline will not be considered for award, regardless of whether or not the delay was outside the
control of the submitting firm.
Please submit one (1) original, five (5) copies, and one (1) PDF digital copy to the
following address:
City of Rio Grande City - City Secretary's Office
Attn: Lynette Montemayor
5332 E. US Highway 83
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via-email to Ms.
Norma Fultz, Library Director at nfultz@cityofrgc.com at least five (5) business days prior
to the deadline.
The City of Rio Grande City may, if appropriate, circulate the question and answer to all
service providers submitting statement of qualifications.
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