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Rio Grande Restoration Project at Las Palmas Nature Trail – Phase 1 Bid Opportunity - 

*OPENS 10/08/2026*

Rio Grande Restoration Project at Las Palmas Nature Trail – Phase 1 Bid Opportunity - *CLOSED*

The bidding process for this bidhas now closed. Thank you for your interest in applying for this bid opportunity. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all participants in submitting their proposals. Bidders who meet requirements outlined will be contacted via email or phone to discuss next steps and potential further engagement.

Martin Castro
Watershed Science Director
Rio Grande International Study Center

Rio Grande Restoration Project at Las Palmas Nature Trail – Phase 1 Bid Opportunity -

Status
Issued
Number
26-003
Issue Date & Time
10/08/2026, 8:00AM (CST)
Close Date & Time
11/05/2026, 4:00 PM (CST)
Time Left
Interviews
Pre-Bid Conference: 10/13/2026, 10:00AM
Crane Engineering Office
1310 Junction Dr., Suite B
Laredo, Texas 78041
Notes
The Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit qualifications from architectural and engineering design professionals interested in providing environmental design and associated construction administration services on an urban riparian restoration project (“Project”) that will involve the management of invasive species that have proliferated along the Rio Grande and, at the same time, reforest ecologically sensitive areas with native species, and establish a large-scale Monarch butterfly sanctuary. The project area, approximately 40 acres in size, is located at Las Palmas Nature Trail, which hugs the banks of the Rio Grande River in downtown Laredo, Texas.
Contact
Martin Castro, Watershed Science Director
Address
4100 San Bernardo Ave., Suite 4/5, Laredo, TX, 78041

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $1,000,000

RGISC's available construction budget for this re-bid solicitation is $1,000,000. Bidders should prepare bids accordingly. No additional construction funding above this amount is currently available for award under this solicitation.

Submittal Instructions

This webpage serves as the public notice, bid document access page, and authorized online submission portal for this project. Online bid submissions are permitted for this bid solicitation.

Bids for the Rio Grande Restoration Project at Las Palmas Nature Trail - Phase 1 may be submitted either: (1) electronically using the online submission form on this page, or (2) in sealed hard-copy form delivered to the Rio Grande International Study Center at:

4100 San Bernardo Ave. Suite 4/5
Laredo, Texas 78041

All bids must be received no later than Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00PM Central Time.

Bidders are responsible for complying with all requirements contained in the official bid package, including bid forms, bid guaranty requirements, plans, specifications, addenda, and required supporting documents. Hard copy submissions must be sealed and plainly marked with the project name and the name and address of the bidder. Electronic submissions must be fully uploaded and successfully submitted through the online form by the deadline. Late, incomplete, or improperly submitted bids will not be considered. Bid submissions by email will not be
accepted.

Attachments

Please use the link below to view and/or download the official updated bid documents for this project:
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All bidders are responsible for reviewing the full bid package and monitoring this page for updates or addenda issued during the bidding period.

Complete the Form Below

Online bid submission is available for this solicitation. Bidders choosing to submit electronically must complete the online form below and upload all documents required by the official bid package.

File Size

Please note that file attachments should not exceed 512 MB to ensure successful submission of your RFP proposal. Applicants are required to upload all documents in PDF format to ensure optimal compatibility and readability during the proposal review process.

Questions

All questions or inquiries (including all technical, contract, or administrative questions) regarding the services required or the procurement process should be submitted via email and addressed to Martin Castro at martin@rgisc.org. Questions or inquiries made outside of these instructions (i.e. phone calls or in-person) will not be accepted. Proposers are responsible for monitoring RGISC’s website for periodic updates.
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    Disclaimer

    This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements governing procurement of professional services. RGISC reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. Late proposals submitted after the return deadline will not be accepted or considered.

    Questions: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ)
    FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOLYARD FOREST PROJECT ADELANTE CON ARBOLES: HOW NATIVE TREES AND SCHOOLYARD FORESTS CAN BREATHE LIFE INTO A SOUTH TEXAS BORDER COMMUNITY

    Background

    Welcome to the questions section for this bid. This page is designed to provide transparency and clarity regarding inquiries related to the current bid for architectural and engineering design professionals interested in providing environmental design and associated construction administration services for this project.

    Disclaimer

    Please note that before submitting questions, we encourage all applicants to carefully review the Request for Qualification (RFQ) document on www.rgisc.org/bids. Many of the answers you seek may already be outlined in the RFQ, ensuring clarity and efficiency throughout the bidding process. Thank you for your attention to detail and diligence in reviewing the RFQ prior to submitting inquiries.

    Submitting Questions

    As a reminder, all questions or inquiries (including all technical, contract, or administrative questions) regarding the services required or the procurement process should be submitted via email and addressed to Anjala Pyakurel, PhD at anjala@rgisc.org.

    Stay Informed

    Please check back regularly for updates and responses to questions posted on this section.

    We encourage all potential bidders to review the questions and responses to ensure clarity and understanding throughout the bidding process. Thank you for your interest in this bid. We appreciate your participation and look forward to your inquiries.

    Questions

    1. Will RGISC or Laredo ISD facilitate access and/or cover any costs for required soil testing and geotechnical analysis at the 8 campuses?

    RGISC will support the selected consultant by facilitating connections with the necessary LISD campus staff and administrative personnel if access is required for studies such as soil testing and geotechnical analysis. Obtaining any necessary permits will be the responsibility of the consultant.

    Basic soil studies are included in the project scope. Budget details will be discussed with the selected consultant through this RFQ process.

    2. Are consultants expected to help develop educational or citizen science curriculum content, or only to design physical infrastructure that supports such activities?

    No, consultants are not expected to develop educational or citizen science curriculum content. Their primary responsibility is to design physical infrastructure that supports these activities. However, insightful suggestions are always welcome.

    3. Can RGISC provide an estimated construction and/or design services budget per school or in total for the Adelante con Arboles project?

    The allocated budget for the Adelante con Arboles project is a lump sum amount. Specific budgetary details will be discussed further with the consultant selected through this RFQ process.

    4. Our office has branches in McAllen and San Antonio, but our subconsultant has an office in Laredo. Will this be an issue?

    No, this should not be an issue. However, if the subconsultant will serve as the point of contact in Laredo, it is important to provide all required details as outlined in the RFQ—including information for both the main/branch offices and the subconsultant’s Laredo office. This includes the legal name, entity type, office addresses, phone numbers, names of firm principals, designated contact persons, and any other specified information.

    5. What is the expected start date for construction?

    The anticipated start date for professional services is as soon as possible after the completion of the selection and hiring process. The specific timeline, aligned with the scope of work and established objective, will be discussed in detail with the selected consultants.

    6. When is this project expected to go to bid for contractors?

    As outlined in the RFQ under the scope of work, the selected consultant and their team will manage all phases of the landscape design project—from preliminary design through to completion. However, the detailed timeline will be discussed based on the project's established objectives, the consultant's scope of work, and its progress and requirements with the selected consultants.

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