This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Iowa Colony, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Introduction The City of Iowa Colony (City) requires Architectural Services for the development of a master plan and multiple municipal government facilities included in a municipal government center. This procurement is made per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act. Background The City of Iowa Colony currently owns approximately 50-acres that is anticipated to be developed as a municipal government center. This will include government offices and facilities as well as park spaces for the general public. Final decisions as to the exact facilities to be located in this government center are to be determined through a process overseen by the architect hired subsequent to this advertisement. Potential facilities include, but are not limited to: a new City Hall, a Public Library, a Municipal Courthouse, meeting space and administrative offices, a Community Recreation Center, a Public Park, and various athletic fields. The City has a previously-designed conceptual general plan for the government center which may be used as a starting point for this process. The City also owns an additional 43-acre tract near the Government Center site which is expected to be developed with more support facilities, such as a regional wastewater treatment plant, public works operations, maintenance facilities, and an animal control and adoption center. Scope of Services The selected firm(s) shall have experience in the programming, design and construction administration of facilities of similar size and composition as the projects listed above. It is expected that the qualified firm(s) will have a sufficient level of innovation and design expertise. The review and selection committee (consisting of city staff and appointed consultants) will pay particular attention to the proposed design team and their recent experience working together as a cohesive group on projects of similar size and scope in the Houston area. It is expected the qualified firm(s) should have sufficient experienced staff and a workload free from constraints to produce services in a timely manner. The City of Iowa Colony reserves the right to reject any and all qualification statements, and to waive informalities. The City Council's decision will be final. Questions related to this RFQ must be submitted to the Office of the City Secretary at: krosser@iowacolonytx.gov not later than 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Responses will be provided in addendum format and posted on the City of Iowa Colony website not later than Friday, May 31, 2024. Respondents are expected to check the city website on or after May 31 for addenda which may alter the response requirements.