Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TX
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City of Sugar Land, TX requests Statements of Qualifications for professional engineering services to support wastewater system rehabilitation including sewer collection and lift station improvements. Services cover planning through construction administration for current and future projects. Submission deadline is August 28, 2026.
The City of Sugar Land is requesting Statements of Qualifications from Respondents that can demonstrate the resources, experience, and qualifications necessary to provide professional engineering and related services for sanitary sewer collection system rehabilitation, lift station rehabilitation, and other associated wastewater infrastructure improvements.
The City’s ongoing wastewater infrastructure programs have identified collection system and lift station assets that may require evaluation, rehabilitation, replacement, or other improvements. Projects may arise from previous studies, inspections, operational needs, regulatory requirements, capital improvement planning, or conditions identified by the City. The selected Respondent or Respondents may provide services for current and future projects of a similar nature.
Services may include planning, investigation, condition assessment, surveying, engineering analysis, design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, construction-phase services, program support, and other related professional services necessary to evaluate and implement wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Only Respondents submitting a response to this RFQ and meeting the qualifications established through the evaluation process will be considered. Respondents may submit qualifications for one or more types of projects or services described in this RFQ. Only one Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted by each Respondent or Respondent team. Multiple submissions from the same Respondent or Respondent team may be considered non-responsive.
The City of Sugar Land is home to 111,026 residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The City values its rich history while continuing to plan for the future and provide high-quality services to residents, businesses, and employees. According to the City’s most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey, 95 percent of residents reported that they enjoy living in Sugar Land, and 10 percent indicated that nothing would improve their quality of life.
Sugar Land has a highly educated and globally diverse population. Nearly 60 percent of residents age 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, and more than 500,000 college graduates live within 30 minutes of the City. Sugar Land is also one of the most affluent and diverse communities in Texas, with a median household income of $123,261 in 2020. No single racial or ethnic group represents a majority of the City’s population.
Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Houston, Sugar Land offers a variety of recreational, cultural, and entertainment destinations, including a professional baseball park, museums, the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 27 City parks, and more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails. Sugar Land is consistently recognized as one of the leading suburban communities in the Houston region.
The City owns and operates wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure that includes gravity sewer pipelines, manholes, lift stations, force mains, and related facilities. Through its ongoing wastewater infrastructure programs, the City evaluates system condition, operational needs, capacity, reliability, and opportunities for rehabilitation or improvement.
Potential projects may include sanitary sewer collection system rehabilitation, lift station rehabilitation, replacement or improvement of wastewater infrastructure, and related planning, evaluation, design, and construction-phase services. Projects may result from previous studies, inspections, maintenance records, operational needs, regulatory requirements, capital planning, or conditions identified by the City.
The City may retain one or more qualified firms to assist with current and future wastewater infrastructure projects. The specific scope, schedule, deliverables, and required services will be established for each assignment based on the City’s needs.
Respondents are not expected to have specific prior knowledge of the City’s wastewater system. Respondents should demonstrate relevant experience with wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure projects of similar size and complexity, including the ability to evaluate project needs, develop appropriate recommendations, prepare design and construction documents, and provide related professional services.
Provide a background of the firm submitting the proposal, including name, address, and telephone number, a summary of the firm’s interest in this service, and the name of one or more individuals authorized to represent the firm in its dealings on a contractual basis.
Provide references for similarly scoped infrastructure projects or related projects, including contact person, affiliation, address, email address, phone number, name of project, and year. The reference should be someone with direct knowledge of the firm's role on the project. A minimum of three (3) references shall be provided.
Availability and dedication to the City projects to provide support and deliver the project on time. You may describe your current workload and how this project will be prioritized.
Provide qualifications of key personnel with a focus on their direct roles and contributions in similar projects (e.g., as project principal, design lead, project architect, etc.). Include details on responsibilities and decision-making roles in addition to general resumes.
Provide verifiable and relevant project experience, with emphasis on assignments of comparable scale and budget (preferably within the past 7 years). Submissions should include:
A brief summary of each project, highlighting its scope, size, and relevance
Specific challenges encountered and how they were resolved
Describe both team collaboration strategies and technical/creative/innovative solutions
Roles and responsibilities of your team, especially in relation to the proposed scope
Submissions should emphasize how insights and lessons learned from prior engagements will inform successful delivery on this project.
This section requires proposers to clearly articulate their understanding of the project's goals, the City of Sugar Land's strategic vision for this initiative, and the unique factors influencing its successful delivery.
Proposed technical approach showing creativity and thoroughness of methodology in the project design.
Provide a detailed overview of your firm’s QA/QC program and how it is applied to ensure:
Design accuracy and compliance with the City of Sugar Land’s standards
Mitigation of errors through all phases of the project, from planning through construction administration
Effective internal communication, review protocols, and documentation procedures
In addition:
Include at least one verifiable project that demonstrates the tangible benefits of your QA/QC practices
Clearly connect your QA/QC history to your approach for this project, showing how it will ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery
Beyond clear and concise, your RFQ response must be visually engaging and within page limits. Strategic incorporation of white space and visual elements are encouraged.
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By selecting "Please confirm" below, Respondent acknowledges that they have reviewed the Sample Engineering Design Services Contract.
By selecting "Please confirm" below, Respondent acknowledges they understand the Insurance Requirements of these specifications and will comply in full if awarded this contract
Please include the following information:
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Responses to this RFQ must be submitted in PDF format and adhere to the following requirements to facilitate consistent and efficient evaluation:
Page Limit:
Total page count is limited to 7 sheets, not including the exempted items listed above
Page Size and Layout:
All pages must be single-sided, sized 8½”×11”, except:
Up to two (2) 11”×17” sheets may be used for maps, each counting as one (1) page
The following items are excluded from the 7-page limit:
Title page
Cover letter
Section dividers
Required forms
Resumes (to be included as an appendix at the end)
Formatting Requirements:
Minimum font size for text: 12 point
Minimum font size for charts/graphics: 10 point
Each section must be clearly titled and follow the RFQ’s order and terminology
Please upload a complete vendor response in one PDF file. Responses must include:
Evaluation Criteria
1. Executive Summary and References
2. Firm's Availability
3. Qualifications of Key Personnel
4. Key Projects and Relevant Experience
5. Understanding and Technical Approach
6. Quality Control / Quality Assurance Program
7. Clear & Concise Response
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Please select all that apply. Purchasing/Risk will review and modify as necessary.
What experience and qualifications are required of the vendor?
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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