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Bid Title

RFQ 2026- 003 Professional engineering Services (Pre-Qualifications Pool)

Issuing Agency

Taylor County

Location

Texas

Published Date

May 19, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Bid Number:	RFQ 2026- 003
Bid Title:	RFQ 2026- 003 Professional engineering Services (Pre-Qualifications Pool)
Category:	Invitations to Bid
Status:	Open

Description: PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Taylor County is seeking statements of qualifications from engineering firms to establish a pre-qualified pool of engineers for Professional Engineering Services (RFQ 2026-003). The scope of work includes on-call, task-order-based engineering, design, and consulting services for various projects that may arise over a specified period. Disciplines may include civil, structural, transportation, water/wastewater, and environmental engineering. Because projects may be funded by local, State of Texas, or Federal grant funds (such as TxCDBG, ARPA, or FEMA), all respondents must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. All RFQ documents shall be sealed and delivered or mailed to: Scott Henderson Taylor County Purchasing 600 Pecan Street Abilene, TX 79602. Submissions are due no later than 2:00 PM on June 5, 2026. No late submissions will be accepted. Respondents must submit 1 original, [Insert Number] copies, and 1 digital copy (USB flash drive) of all documents. The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked: “RFQ 2026-003 - PRE-QUALIFICATION POOL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES”. For further information regarding this project, please contact Scott Henderson at 325-738-8602 or For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Specifications can also be found on Taylor County’s web page at www.taylorcounty.texas.gov . Taylor County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. EEO - MFHV Scott Henderson Purchasing Agent Taylor County, Texas Publication Date/Time: 5/19/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: RFQ 2026- 003 Professional Engineering Services (Pre-Qualification Pool)

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County Of Taylor

Purchasing Agent

Scott Henderson

600 Pecan Street

Abilene, Texas 79602

Phone - 325-738-8602

FAX - 325-674-1375

Email- scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

For Professional Engineering Services (Pre-Qualification Pool)

County of Taylor, Texas

RFQ Number: 2026-003

Due Date: June 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM

PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The County of Taylor, Texas ("County") is requesting Statements of Qualifications

(SOQs) from qualified professional engineering firms to establish a pre-qualified pool of

engineers. The County intends to select one or more firms to provide on-call, task-

order-based engineering, design, and consulting services for various projects that may

arise over a five (5) year period.

Projects may be funded by local County funds, State of Texas funds, or Federal grant

programs. Therefore, all respondents must comply with local, state, and federal

regulations governing such funds.

Statutory Authority:

This RFQ is issued in accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement

Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254). Firms shall not submit pricing, rates,

or cost estimates with their Statement of Qualifications. Selection will be based

solely on demonstrated competence and qualifications.

PART 2: SCOPE OF SERVICES

The pre-qualified firm(s) may be called upon to provide professional services including,

but not limited to, the following disciplines:

• Civil and Site Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Transportation and Roadway Engineering

• Hydrology, Drainage, and Flood Control

• Water and Wastewater Systems Design

• Environmental Engineering and Regulatory Permitting

• Surveying and Geotechnical Services (if provided in-house)

• Construction Administration and Project Management

Specific scopes of work will be defined in individual Task Orders issued to firms

selected from the pre-qualified pool as projects are identified.

PART 3: FEDERAL AND STATE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Because services may be funded by Federal or State grants, the selected firm(s) must

comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to:

3.1 Federal Grant Requirements (2 CFR § 200)

For projects utilizing federal funds, the awarded contract will include required federal

clauses. Firms must acknowledge their ability to comply with:

• System for Award Management (SAM): Firms must have an active registration

on SAM.gov and must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from

federal procurement programs.

• Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE): The County

encourages the participation of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and

MWBEs. Prime contractors must take all necessary affirmative steps to use

MWBEs as subcontractors.

• Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352): Firms must certify they

have not used federal appropriated funds to lobby any federal agency.

• Clean Air Act & Federal Water Pollution Control Act: Compliance is required

for contracts exceeding $150,000.

3.2 State of Texas Requirements

Before a contract is executed, the selected firm(s) must provide the following state-

mandated disclosures and certifications:

• Form 1295: Certificate of Interested Parties (Texas Ethics Commission).

• Texas Gov't Code Chapter 2271: Verification regarding no boycott of Israel.

• Texas Gov't Code Chapter 2252: Verification of non-affiliation with foreign

terrorist organizations.

• Texas Gov't Code Chapter 2274: Verification regarding no discrimination

against firearm entities and no boycott of energy companies.

PART 4: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Respondents must organize their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in the following

order. Submissions should be concise, clear, and directly address the criteria below.

1. Letter of Interest:

A brief cover letter signed by an authorized representative of the firm, confirming the

firm's interest, understanding of the RFQ, and providing primary contact information.

2. Firm Profile and Capacity:

• History, size, and location of the firm (highlighting proximity or ability to effectively

serve Taylor County).

• List of available engineering disciplines and services provided in-house.

• Identification of any sub-consultants typically used to supplement in-house

expertise.

3. Key Personnel Qualifications:

• Organizational chart indicating the personnel who will be assigned to County

projects.

• Resumes of the proposed Project Manager(s) and Lead Engineer(s), including

their Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license numbers.

4. Relevant Experience and Past Performance:

• Descriptions of at least three (3) to five (5) recent projects of similar scope

performed for Texas counties, municipalities, or other public entities.

• Highlight any specific experience managing engineering projects funded by

Federal Grants (e.g., FEMA, HUD/CDBG, ARPA, FHWA).

5. References:

Provide at least three (3) references from public sector clients for whom the firm has

provided similar services in the past five (5) years. Include contact names, titles, phone

numbers, and email addresses.

6. Federal/State Certifications & SAM.gov Proof:

Provide a printout of the firm's active SAM.gov registration status and note any

HUB/MWBE certifications.

PART 5: EVALUATION CRITERIA

An Evaluation Committee appointed by the County will review and score the SOQs

based on the following criteria (100 Point Scale):

Evaluation Criteria

Maximum

Points

Experience and Past Performance: Firm’s history of successfully

completing public works and municipal/county engineering projects.

35

Qualifications of Key Personnel: Technical expertise, licensure, and

relevant experience of the specific individuals assigned to the County.

30

Capacity and Availability: Firm’s ability to respond promptly, manage

multiple concurrent projects, and meet local needs.

20

Grant Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and successful execution

of projects utilizing State and Federal grant funds (including 2 CFR 200 15

compliance).

Total Maximum Score

100

PART 6: SELECTION PROCESS

1. Step One (Qualification Review): The Evaluation Committee will score all

submissions based on the criteria above. The County may short-list firms for

interviews or may select firms directly based on the written SOQs.

2. Step Two (Pre-Qualification Pool): The County Commissioners Court will

approve a list of highly qualified firms to be placed in the "Pre-Qualified Pool."

3. Step Three (Project Specific Negotiation): When a project arises, the County

will select the most highly qualified firm from the pool for that specific project

type. The County will then attempt to negotiate a contract for a fair and

reasonable price. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated, the County will

formally end negotiations with that firm and proceed to the next most qualified

firm, in strict accordance with Texas Gov't Code Chapter 2254.

PART 7: SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 PM on June 5, 2026.

Format: Submit one (1) original, one (1) copy, and one (1) digital copy (USB flash drive)

of the SOQ.

Delivery Address:

Taylor County Purchasing Department

Attn: Scott Henderson, Purchasing Agent

600 Pecan Street

Abilene, TX 79602

Questions: All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to

scott.henderson@taylorcounty.texas.gov by June 1, 2026.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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