The City of Edinburg, Texas (“City”) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare a comprehensive Development Impact Fee Nexus Study in accordance with applicable Texas law, including Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. The purpose of this study is to evaluate, update, and support the City’s development impact fees to ensure they are technically defensible, legally compliant, and aligned with the City’s current and future infrastructure needs.
The selected consultant will provide professional services to analyze growth trends, infrastructure demands, capital improvement needs, and the proportional share of costs attributable to new development.
The City of Edinburg is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Rio Grande Valley and continues to experience residential, commercial, and institutional development. To ensure that new growth contributes its fair share toward necessary public infrastructure, the City intends to update or establish development impact fees supported by a legally compliant Nexus Study.
The study will serve as the technical foundation for potential adoption, update, or revision of impact fees for water, wastewater, roadway, drainage, and/or other eligible capital facilities as permitted by law.
- Relevant Texas Impact Fee Experience (30 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a brief summary of their experience preparing Development Impact Fee Studies within the State of Texas. The response should identify completed studies, types of infrastructure evaluated (e.g., water, wastewater, roadway, drainage, public safety, parks), and familiarity with applicable Texas statutes governing impact fees.
- Understanding of Project & Methodology (25 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a brief description demonstrating their understanding of the project objectives and the methodology they will use to complete the work. The response should outline the proposed approach for data collection, growth and land use analysis, infrastructure planning, cost allocation, and development of defensible fee calculations consistent with applicable Texas laws and accepted industry practices.
- Qualifications of Project Team (15 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a brief summary of the qualifications of the proposed project team, including key personnel who will be responsible for completing the work. The response should identify each team member’s role, relevant experience, technical expertise, and familiarity with similar projects, particularly within Texas.
Respondents should highlight the team’s capability in project management, technical analysis, regulatory compliance, and coordination with municipal staff. The City seeks a qualified and experienced team with the knowledge and capacity to successfully deliver the project in a timely and professional manner.
- Experience with CIAC & Public Adoption (10 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a brief summary of their experience on working with Capital Improvements Advisory Committees (CIAC) and supporting the public adoption process for Development Impact Fees in Texas. The response should describe familiarity with statutory requirements, preparation of technical materials, presentations to the CIAC, stakeholder coordination, and assistance with public hearings and governing body adoption. Firms should demonstrate their ability to clearly communicate technical findings, support transparent decision-making, and guide the City through a legally compliant and successful adoption process.
- Quality of Fee Modeling & Deliverables (10 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a brief description of the quality, clarity, and reliability of their fee modeling and project deliverables. The response should explain how the firm develops accurate, transparent, and legally defensible impact fee calculations supported by sound data, clear assumptions, and accepted methodologies.
- Cost Proposal (10 pts) —
Respondents shall provide a clear and concise cost proposal outlining all fees associated with completing the project. The proposal should include a breakdown of costs by task or phase, identification of any optional services, and a not-to-exceed total fee. Respondents should also specify billing structure (lump sum, hourly, or milestone-based), reimbursable expenses (if any), and anticipated project schedule tied to payment milestones. The City seeks a transparent, competitive, and comprehensive cost proposal that reflects the full scope of work and ensures value for public funds.
- Proposal (required) —
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- If you have any proprietary documents, please attach the redacted document here.
- Please upload your current insurance certificate. (required) —
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- Required Forms
- Please fill out and sign the Conflict of Interest Disclosure form and upload here (required) —
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- Please fill out and sign the General Questionnaire and upload here (required) —
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- Please fill out the Litigation Disclosure Form and upload here (required) —
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- Please fill out and sign HB 89 and upload here (required) —
HB 89
(35) The 85th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2017, which amends Texas Local Government Code Section 1. Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code by adding Chapter 2270 which states that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
1) does not boycott Israel; and
2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
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- Please fill out and sign the Senate Bill 13 and upload here (required) —
SB 13 ENERGY COMPANY BOYCOTTS
The 87th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2021, which amends Texas Local Government Code 2274.001. Subtitle F, Title 10, Chapter 809 which states that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
1) does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Contract. If Respondent does not make that verification, Respondent must so indicate in its Response and state why the certification is not required, or
2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.
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- Please fill out and sign the Senate Bill 19 and upload here (required) —
SB 19 FIREARM ENTITIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS DISCRIMINATIONS
The 87th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2021, which amends Texas Local Government Code Section 1. Subtitle F, Title 10 of the Texas Government Code 2274.002, Respondent verifies that it:
1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and
2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
If Respondent does not make that verification, Respondent must so indicate in its Response and state why the verification is not required. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.
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- Please fill out and sign the Non-Collusion Affidavit and upload here (required) —
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Submitters, by submitting a signed submission, certify that the accompanying submission is not the result of, or affected by, any unlawful act of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under Texas or United States law.
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- Please fill out and sign the Conflict of Interest form and upload here (required) —
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CHAPTER 176 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
Effective January 1, 2006, Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ, the vendor or person’s affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the City of Edinburg not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
For more information or to obtain Questionnaire CIQ go to the Texas Ethics Commission web page athttps://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIQ.pdf
- If awarded the 1295 form will need to be provided (required) —
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (Form 1295)
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. For more information go to the Texas Ethics Commission web page at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/
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