In accordance with applicable provisions of Texas Government Code Chapters 2155, 2156 and 2254, the Railroad Commission of Texas extends this RFQ to qualified entities to submit a Response detailing the entity's qualifications to provide Professional Engineering Services for Critical Infrastructure Weatherization as further described herein and in accordance with all terms, conditions, and specifications contained within the Solicitation and Contract Documents. The February 2021 winter storm in Texas resulted in a historically high demand for energy. As a result of the extraordinarily low temperatures and related infrastructure deficiencies, the 87th Legislature implemented new regulatory oversight to establish compliance standards, provide regulatory oversight for critical infrastructure that are part of the natural gas supply chain for power generation in the State of Texas, and mitigate the risks of system outages during extreme weather conditions as set forth in Senate Bill No. 3 ("SB3"). This procurement for Professional Engineering Services will allow the Railroad Commission to contract with a highly qualified Professional Engineering Firm with experience in Critical Infrastructure Weatherization best practices to assist RRC with implementing the requirements of SB3. This RFQ describes the requirements that must be met by the selected Respondents. Respondents are cautioned to carefully read the RFQ in its entirety. Selection of the most highly qualified Professional Engineering Services providers will be based on demonstrated competence, detailed credentials, evaluation criteria and other requirements as outlined in Part II: Instructions to Respondent, Section 2.10.2 Weighted Criteria and RFQ ATTACHMENT 3 Respondent's Qualification Statement. Failure to provide the mandatory required information will automatically disqualify Respondent from consideration for award in connection with this RFQ. Selected Respondents shall be bound to the terms and conditions of this RFQ, and the RRC's Contract as finalized between the RRC and Respondent.
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