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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS
FOR THE RIO GRANDE RESTORATION PROJECT - CLOSED

The bidding process for this RFQ has 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 in the RFQ will be contacted via email or phone to discuss next steps and potential further engagement.

Martin Castro
Rio Grande International Study Center

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS
FOR THE RIO GRANDE RESTORATION PROJECT - CLOSED

Status
Issued
Number
24-001
Issue Date & Time
01/29/2024
Close Date & Time
02/28/2024, 5:00 PM (CST)
Time Left
Interviews
Interviews with those firms/teams determined to be the most qualified may be scheduled at a date and time to be determined by RGISC.
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
Address
1 West End Washington St Bldg. P-11, Laredo, TX 78040

Submittal Instructions

Proposers may submit their Request for Qualifications (RFQ) applications electronically through the use of this portal. Mailed responses are also acceptable. Copies of the RFQ specifications and submittal instructions may be viewed and/or downloaded by clicking the attachments below.

Attachments

Click here to download this RFQ and all other accompanying documents.
1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) River Restoration Project RGISC – 24-001
2. Exhibit A: General Terms and Conditions
3. Exhibit B: Acknowledgement and Certification
4. Exhibit C: W-9 Tax Payer Identification
5. Exhibit D: Federal Regs
6. Exhibit D-1: Prevailing Wage Rates for Service Contracts (Davis Bacon Requirement)
7. Exhibit D-2: Certification Regarding Lobbying

Complete the Form Below

To successfully submit an RFQ, applicants must complete all required fields in the following online form. All required information and documents, including attachments and required forms must be compiled into a single PDF file for upload. Use the naming convention “RFQ_Proposal_FirmName_24-001” for your submission. Electronic submittals must be uploaded and received by 5:00PM (CST), FEBRUARY 28TH, 2024. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

File Size

Please note that file attachments should not exceed 512 MB to ensure successful submission of your RFQ 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. The deadline for receipt of questions is 11:59PM (CST) on February 16th, 2024. Questions (edited as deemed appropriate by RGISC) and answers may be made available to all interested parties via the RGISC website. Proposers are responsible for monitoring the 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.

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    Questions: Rio Grande Restoration Project – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

    Background

    Welcome to the questions section for the Rio Grande Restoration Project 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 Qualifications (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 Martin Castro at martin@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 the Rio Grande Restoration Project bid. We appreciate your participation and look forward to your inquiries.

    Questions

    Q1: In reviewing the RFQ, it's noted that building design is mentioned. Could you please clarify if this project will involve any building design work that may necessitate the involvement of architects, structural engineers, and mechanical engineers?


    Response: To provide clarity, this project will not involve the building of any physical structures, including buildings. The scope of work primarily focuses on the removal of invasive vegetation, reforestation with native trees and plants, and the establishment of a monarch butterfly sanctuary.

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    Laredo, Texas, 78040
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