Architectural, Engineering & Environmental Review Services for Federally Funded Residential Projects

Fort Bend County is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from professional Engineering firms (“Respondents”) to ”) to deliver comprehensive Architectural, Engineering and Environmental Review Record (ERR) Services for federally funded Residential Projects within the Fort Bend County service area and small cities. These projects are funded through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program or other federal funding sources and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements as applicable.

The selected firm will provide a broad range of services to support Fort Bend County and its subrecipients in planning, designing, and executing residential projects. [...] The County may select up to five (5) qualified firms to provide on-call engineering services.

The firm must ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including 24 CFR Part 58 NEPA regulations, 24 CFR Part 570, and HUD’s environmental review and procurement requirements. The scope includes but is not limited to:

• 1.1 Project Scoping and Feasibility: Assist in developing project scopes of work, budgets, maps, and defining service/impact areas. [...] Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary Engineering reports, and project cost estimates. Conduct site assessments and environmental impact analysis.
• 1.2 Engineer and/or Architect and/or Engineer Design Services: Schematic Design Phase, Design Development Phase, and Construction Documents Phase.
• 1.3 Environmental Review and Compliance: Prepare Environmental Review Records (ERRs) in compliance with federal guidelines including, but not limited to NEPA, HMGP, and HUD’s HEROS platform including all forms and supporting materials required by HUD’s HEROS platform; Complete standard ERRs within 90 days after the assigned task and within 120 days if additional studies are required.
• 1.4 Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Secure required permits from local, state, and federal agencies, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), SHPO, and other regulatory bodies; Ensure compliance with all CDBG, NEPA, Davis-Bacon, and other applicable regulations.
• 1.5 Procurement and Construction Oversight: Assist with the preparation, contractor selection, and construction management. [...] Complete final inspections and punch lists. Prepare final project reports and ensure all documentation complies with funding agency requirements.

**Submission:** Electronically using the Bonfire Portal at https://fortbendcountytx.bonfirehub.com/portal/ or by hard copy to the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469, no later than **Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM (Central)**. DO NOT submit responses via email or fax.

The selected party(s) will be requested to submit a proposal for an Engineering services contract under the provisions of the §2254 of the Texas Government Code. Bonds are not required.

**Insurance:** All respondents shall submit, with response, a current certificate of insurance. Required minimum limits include:

• Employers’ Liability insurance with limits of not less than **$1,000,000** per injury by accident, **$1,000,000** per injury by disease, and **$1,000,000** per bodily injury by disease.
• Commercial general liability insurance with a limit of not less than **$1,000,000** each occurrence and **$2,000,000** in the annual aggregate.
• Business Automobile Liability coverage with a combined Bodily Injury/Property Damage limit of not less than **$1,000,000** each accident.
• Professional Liability insurance with limits not less than **$1,000,000**.

Highest evaluated vendor(s) will be required to provide the Form 1295 within three (3) calendar days from notification.