Project Information

Bid Title

Geotechnical Engineering Services for District Wide Construction and General Maintenance Projects

Issuing Agency

United Independent School District

Location

Texas

Published Date

Feb 16, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 4, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ 2026-003

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Project Description

Bid Information

Type	Request for Qualifications
Status	Issued
Number	RFQ 2026-003 (Geotechnical Engineering Services for District Wide Construction and General Maintenance Projects)
Issue Date & Time	2/16/2026 04:00:00 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	3/4/2026 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	2/25/2026 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	The United Independent School District (UISD) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from professional engineering firms to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services for District-Wide Construction & General Maintenance Projects . The selected firm(s) will provide turnkey geotechnical and environmental engineering studies, feasibility analysis, materials testing, and foundation design recommendations for new construction, renovations, and expansions across District facilities . Submission Requirements (Dual Submission): This solicitation requires both an online and a physical submission. Failure to provide both may result in disqualification. Online Submission: Vendors must complete all required "Attributes" and upload necessary documentation via this eBid portal by the specified deadline. Physical Submission: Vendors must submit six (6) total sets of their Statement of Qualifications ( one (1) original and five (5) copies ) to the Purchasing Department. Deadline: Both online and physical submissions must be received on or before the stated due date and time.

Contact Information

Name	Ms. Venesa Navarro Purchasing Manager
Address	3501 E. Saunders Laredo, TX 78043 USA
Phone	(956) 473-1820
Fax	(956) 473-7950
Email	vnavarro@uisd.net

Bid Documents

Document name	Format
Bid Invitation	Acrobat / PDF	BINVAVL	9127276

Bid Attachments

File Name	Description	File Size
RFQ 2026-003 Specifications & Scope of Work.pdf	RFQ 2026-003 Specifications & Scope of Work	218 KB	339790	7209520
FORMS FOR PROPOSALS 10.08.25.pdf	FORMS FOR PROPOSALS	2.71 MB	339790	7209532
United ISD Insuranance Requirements For Professional Service Providers 2025.pdf	United ISD Insuranance Requirements For Professional Service Providers 2025	79 KB	339790	7209114
United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction OVER $5 Million 2025.pdf	United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction OVER $5 Million 2025	61 KB	339790	7209115
United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction UNDER $5 Million 2025.pdf	United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction UNDER $5 Million 2025	62 KB	339790	7209116
Vendor Ins Requirements Services 2025.pdf	United ISD Insurance Requirements for Services 2025	116 KB	339790	7209117

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RFQ 2026-003

Geotechnical Engineering Services for District Wide

Construction and General Maintenance Projects

Issue Date: 2/16/2026

Questions Deadline: 2/25/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Contact Information

Contact: Ms. Venesa Navarro Purchasing Manager

Address: Purchasing Department

Warehouse

3501 E. Saunders

Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 473-1820

Fax: (956) 473-7950

Email: vnavarro@uisd.net

Page 1 of 14 pages

Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

RFQ 2026-003

Event Information

Number:

RFQ 2026-003

Title:

Geotechnical Engineering Services for District Wide Construction and General

Maintenance Projects

Type:

Request for Qualifications

Issue Date:

2/16/2026

Question Deadline: 2/25/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

Notes:

The United Independent School District (UISD) is soliciting Statements of

Qualifications (SOQ) from professional engineering firms to provide Geotechnical

Engineering Services for District-Wide Construction & General Maintenance

Projects. The selected firm(s) will provide turnkey geotechnical and environmental

engineering studies, feasibility analysis, materials testing, and foundation design

recommendations for new construction, renovations, and expansions across District

facilities.

Submission Requirements (Dual Submission): This solicitation requires both

an online and a physical submission. Failure to provide both may result in

disqualification.

Online Submission: Vendors must complete all required "Attributes" and

upload necessary documentation via this eBid portal by the specified deadline.

Physical Submission: Vendors must submit six (6) total sets of their

Statement of Qualifications (one (1) original and five (5) copies) to the

Purchasing Department.

Deadline: Both online and physical submissions must be received on or before the

stated due date and time.

Ship To Information

Contact: Mauro Juarez

Address: Shipping and Receiving

Warehouse

3501 E. Saunders

Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 473-7980

Billing Information

Contact: Division of Finance

Address: Accounting

Central Office

201 Lindenwood Drive

Laredo, TX 78041

Phone: (956) 473-6201

Email: rcabello@uisd.net

Bid Attachments

RFQ 2026-003 Specifications & Scope of Work.pdf

RFQ 2026-003 Specifications & Scope of Work

FORMS FOR PROPOSALS 10.08.25.pdf

FORMS FOR PROPOSALS

Page 2 of 14 pages

Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

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RFQ 2026-003

United ISD Insuranance Requirements For Professional Service Providers 2025.pdf

United ISD Insuranance Requirements For Professional Service Providers 2025

United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction OVER $5 Million 2025.pdf

United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction OVER $5 Million 2025

United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction UNDER $5 Million 2025.pdf

United ISD Insurance Requirements For Construction UNDER $5 Million 2025

Vendor Ins Requirements Services 2025.pdf

United ISD Insurance Requirements for Services 2025

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Requested Attachments

Supporting Documentation for Statement of Qualifications

(Attachment required)

Upload supporting documentation for Items 1-7 on the specifications & scope of work. Including all letters of

recommendation and Certificate of Insurance.

Required Forms

(Attachment required)

Upload all required bid forms listed below here. All forms must be filled out, signed, and dated.

The required Forms for Proposals are:

Certification Sheet

Conflict of Interest (CIQ)

Certification of Criminal History

Felony Conviction Notification

Certificate of Interest Parties Form 1295 *

HB 793 Verification

EDGAR Certifications

Pre-Service Affidavit

W-9

Addendum - Acknowledgements

In the case Addendum(s) are issued, upload acknowledgements here if so.

Company Information and Resumes

(Attachment required)

Upload your company statement of intent on your company letterhead along with your description of your services and

resumes of your key personnel here.

Bid Attributes

1 All or None Proposals - may or may not

This may be an all or none proposal. The District reserves the right to choose the option that most benefits the

District

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

2 Deviations

Does your bid/proposal include any deviations from the attributes (terms/conditions) and or the attached

specifications? If yes, deviations must be listed on your company letterhead, uploaded as an attachment, and must

be accepted in writing by the District.

Yes No

(Required: Check only one)

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Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

RFQ 2026-003

3 Deviations Explained

Provide any deviations in attached terms, conditions, and specifications.

(Optional: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)

4 Deviations Must be Accepted in Writing by United ISD

All deviations are rejected unless accepted in writing.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

5 Qualification of Proposer

The DISTRICT may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the qualifications and / or ability

of the bidder to perform in accordance with the bid terms and conditions specified herein. The bidder shall furnish

to the DISTRICT all such information as the DISTRICT may request. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any

bid if the bidder fails to satisfy the DISTRICT that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the

contract.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

6 Insurance Requirements

Vendor shall furnish a certificate of insurance within 5 days after receipt of award notification on said

proposal/proposal with United Independent School District included as an additional insured. The vendor should

maintain the following type of coverage with the required minimum limits with an insurance carrier authorized to do

business in the State of Texas by the State Board of Insurance. Said certificate shall include a clause obligating the

Insurer to give ten days prior written notice of any material change in the insurance including cancellation. Attached

and listed as Insurance Requirements, you will find the coverage and acceptable limits that shall be maintained. In

the event of loss of or damage beyond reasonable repair to DISTRICT’S property due to Contractor's (including

Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors) negligence or intentional act, Contractor will, at DISTRICT’S

option, either: (1) promptly replace the property, or (2) promptly reimburse DISTRICT for the replacement costs of

the property. If Contractor proposes to exercise the former option, Contractor must provide to DISTRICT detailed

information about the replacement property and obtain DISTRICT’S consent before replacing the property.

However, DISTRICT reserves the right to replace the property at any time (and seek reimbursement from

Contractor) unless DISTRICT has consented to Contractor's replacement property.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

7 Term of Contract - 36 Months with option to renew yearly

This solicitation will initially be for a 12-month contract, and it may be extended twice in one (1) year increments by

mutual agreement of both parties for a maximum possible total of 36 months. There shall be no upward price

changes for the first year. Upward price changes for subsequent option years may be negotiated, however upward

price changes may be cause for the DISTRICT not to exercise a renewal option. Please note, justification for

increase must be submitted with renewal.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

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Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

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8 Right to Extend RFP/CSP/RFCQ

The DISTRICT may extend the proposal upon mutual agreement if needed. The time extension is to be negotiated.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

9 Indentical Proposals

In the event of tie bids, the DISTRICT, shall select by the casting of lots or coin toss.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

1 Continuation of Services

0 In the event, subsequent to the execution of a service contract with UISD, there is a change in the make up of the

provider's ownership and/or the person(s) substantially performing and providing services to UISD, as determined

by UISD, under the service contract is no longer a member or affiliated with the provider, UISD reserves the option

to continue the service contract with the new provider ownership or with the person(s) who substantially performed

and provided services to UISD, and in such case, the service contract will be modified accordingly. Other provisions

herein on assignment or subcontracting remain effective to the extent they do not conflict with this Continuation of

Services provision.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

1 Assignment

1 No right or interest or obligation in the contract shall be assigned or delegated without the written permission of the

DISTRICT. Any attempted assignment or delegation by proposer shall be wholly void and totally ineffective.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

1 Right of Award

2 The DISTRICT reserves the right to award as may be in its best interest. The District may accept or reject any and

all options proposed. The DISTRICT may negotiate with the top proposers.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

1 Determining Awards

3 In conformance with Texas Education Code Section 44.031, in determining to whom to award a contract, the

DISTRICT shall consider: 1. the purchase price; 2. the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor’s goods or

services; 3. the quality of the vendor’s goods or services; 4. the extent to which the goods or services meet the

DISTRICT’s need; 5. the vendor’s past relationship with the DISTRICT; 6. the impact on the ability of the DISTRICT

to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses; 7. the total long-term cost to the

DISTRICT to acquire the vendor’s goods or services; 8. for a contract for goods and services, other than goods

and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or

instructional materials, whether the vendor’s ultimate parent company or majority owner: (A). has its principal place

of business in this state; or (B). employs at least 500 persons in this state; and 9. any other relevant factor

specifically listed in these specifications.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

1 Evaluation of Proposals

4 The District will evaluate the responses submitted using a pre-determined criteria. Criteria may or may not be

published.

Agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

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Deadline: 3/4/2026 03:00 PM (CT)

RFQ 2026-003

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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