Request for Qualifications
Solicitation Response No.
RFQ# 2026-020-KM-02
Third-Party Construction Inspection Services
Issue Date: 5/4/2026
Due date: 6/3/2026 at 5:00 PM CST
Table of Contents
Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exhibits ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Article II. Administrative Information ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Schedule of Events....................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Inquiries: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact ...................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Prohibited Communications ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response....................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines ......................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals ............................................................................. 6
Article III: Detail and Scope of Work ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Project Types & Applicable infrastructure................................................................................... 6
3.2 Scope of Inspection Services ....................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 On-Call / As-Needed Inspection Services (As applicable)......................................................... 7
3.2.2 Pre-Construction Activities (As applicable) ........................................................................ 8
3.2.3 Construction Phase Inspection (As applicable) ................................................................... 8
3.2.4 Material Testing Coordination (As applicable) .................................................................... 9
3.2.5 Documentation and Reporting (As applicable) ................................................................... 9
3.2.6 Infrastructure Acceptance Inspections (As applicable)..................................................... 10
3.3 Inspector Qualification ............................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Coordination with City of Hutto Staff ........................................................................................ 11
3.5 Contract Structure & Deployment ............................................................................................. 12
3.6 General Requirements ............................................................................................................... 12
Article IV. Evaluation and Award................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Evaluation Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Scoring Methodology................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract ........................................................................................ 13
4.3.1 Contract Award ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 Terms of Contract .................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 New Vendor Packet.................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Non-Appropriation..................................................................................................................... 14
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Article V. Required Respondent Information............................................................................................. 14
5.1 Solicitation Response Form ....................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Respondent Information............................................................................................................ 15
5.2.1 Company Profile..................................................................................................................... 15
5.3 List of Machinery and Equipment.............................................................................................. 16
5.4 Litigation History ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.5 References.................................................................................................................................. 16
5.6 Deviation or Compliance............................................................................................................ 17
5.6.1 Deviation................................................................................................................................. 17
5.7.2 No Deviations ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.7 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing ........................................................................................... 18
5.8 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.............................................................................................. 19
5.9 Subcontractors ........................................................................................................................... 19
Article VI. Responses .................................................................................................................................. 20
Article VII. Standard Terms and Special Conditions.................................................................................. 20
7.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions....................................................................................... 20
7.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time .................................................................................................... 20
7.1.2 OSHA Compliance .................................................................................................................. 20
7.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals ................................................................. 21
7.1.5 Irregularities............................................................................................................................ 21
7.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award ....................................................................... 21
7.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance ............................................................................. 22
7.1.8 Open Records ......................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.9 Contract Responsibility .......................................................................................................... 22
7.1.10 Public Disclosure ................................................................................................................ 22
7.1.11 Remedies................................................................................................................................ 23
7.2 Insurance and Bonds.................................................................................................................. 23
7.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages .............................................................................................. 23
7.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts ...................................................................... 23
7.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties................................................................................................. 24
Article VIII. Submission Checklist ............................................................................................................... 24
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Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits
1.1 Executive Summary
The City of Hutto, TX is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive third-party
construction inspection services for public infrastructure; capital improvement projects;
street and transportation projects, water and wastewater projects (including
wastewater treatment plant projects), within the City of Hutto. These services are
required to ensure that all construction activities are performed in accordance with
approved plans, project specifications, applicable codes, and the adopted standards of
the City of Hutto. The selected firm will act as an extension of the City staff, providing
independent and objective oversight throughout the construction process from pre-
construction through project closeout.
The City of Hutto, TX anticipates a range of projects that may include roadway
improvements, drainage and stormwater infrastructure, water and wastewater system
improvements, utility relocations, site development, and other municipal capital
improvement projects. The scope of services described herein is intended to cover the
full spectrum of inspection and quality assurance activities required to protect the public
interest and verify compliance with all applicable requirements.
The City of Hutto will consider qualifications from business entities that demonstrate
the ability to complete the Project within the guidelines of this solicitation, following all
applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and the terms and
conditions contained in Exhibit B. Respondent must execute Exhibit A and complete
other items listed on the Submission Checklist to be considered for award.
1.2 Exhibits
Exhibit A – General Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance
Exhibit B – Definitions, Standard Terms and Conditions
Exhibit C – SOQ & Evaluation Criteria
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Article II. Administrative Information
2.1 Schedule of Events
The dates provided represent a tentative schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Hutto reserves the right to modify these dates before the deadline for
submission of Solicitation Responses upon notice being posted on the City website and
its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire.
Schedule of Events
Event
Deadline
Solicitation Issuance
5/4/2026
Pre-Submittal Conference (optional) 3:00 PM 5/13/2026
Deadline for Question Submittal 5:00 PM 5/27/2026
Anticipated Addenda Release, if
applicable.
Submission Deadline
5/29/2026
5:00 PM 6/3/2026
Notice of Intent to Award
6/10/2026
Tentative Award Date
7/2/2026
2.2 Inquiries:
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact
Question deadline is 5/27/2026 at 5:00 PM CST. Any question submitted after
this time will not be answered.
Any questions, clarifications, concerns or requests for general information
should be submitted in writing via Bonfire.
Solicitation documents may be examined or obtained electronically at the City’s
Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire. All addenda
will be posted on the City’s Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection
website. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to check for Addenda.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.