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

City of Alton normal business days are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and shall be closed on recognized holidays. Any SOQ received after the closing time will not be accepted and will be returned to the submitter unopened. It is the responsibility of the submitter to see that any SOQ submitted shall have sufficient time to be received by the City prior to the SOQ opening date and time. The receiving time at the City Hall Front Desk will be the governing time for acceptability of the SOQ's. SOQ's will not be accepted by telephone or facsimile machine. All SOQ'S must bear original signatures and figures. The SOQ shall be for: SOQ # 2024-01 CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES Respondents receiving a "NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS" and/or "REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS" notice in the mail or reading same in the newspaper are advised that the solicitation documents can be downloaded from the City of Alton website, or may obtain copies of same by contacting the office of: JEFF UNDERWOOD, CITY MANAGER, LOCATED AT 509 S. ALTON BOULEVARD, ALTON, TX 78573 by calling (956) 432-0760 or by e-mailing your request to the following e-mail address: jeff.underwood@alton-tx.gov Hand Delivered SOQ'S: 509 S. Alton Boulevard C/o Jeff Underwood If using Land Courier (i.e. FedEx, UPS): City of Alton C/o Jeff Underwood 509 S. Alton Boulevard Alton, Texas 78573 If Mailing Proposals: City of Alton C/o Jeff Underwood 509 S. Alton Boulevard Alton, Texas 78573 The City of Alton reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all SOQ's and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities and to accept the SOQ deemed most advantageous to the City, and hold the SOQ's for a period of 60 days without taking action. SOQ's must be submitted in an envelope sealed with tape and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of the envelope with corresponding SOQ number and title. Please read your requirements thoroughly and be sure that the SOQ offered complies with all requirements/specifications noted. Any variation from the solicitation requirements/specifications must be clearly indicated by letter, on a point by point basis, attached to and made a part of your SOQ. If no exceptions are noted, and you are the successful respondent, it will be required that the service(s) be provided as specified. PURPOSE (1) The purpose of these solicitation documents is to execute a Professional Services Contract for: SOQ # 2024-01 CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES INTENT (2) The services to be provided under this SOQ shall be in accordance with and shall meet all specifications and/or requirements as shown in this solicitation for SOQ. There is no intention to disqualify any respondent who can meet the requirements. SUBMITTAL OF SOQ (3) SOQs shall be submitted in sealed envelopes as called referenced on the attached solicitation. Five (5) complete sets of the response One (1) original marked "ORIGINAL," and four (4) copies marked. SOQs submitted by facsimile (fax) or electronically shall NOT be accepted. Submittal of an SOQ in response to this solicitation constitutes an offer by the respondent. Once submitted, SOQ's become the property of the City of Alton and as such the City reserves the right to use any ideas contained in any SOQ regardless of whether that respondent/firm is selected. Submission of a SOQ in response to this solicitation, by any respondent, shall indicate that the respondent(s) has/have accepted the conditions contained in the SOQ, unless clearly and specifically noted in the SOQ submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the successful respondent otherwise. SOQs which do not comply with these requirements may be rejected at the option of the City. SOQs must be filed with the City of Alton before the deadline day and hour. No late SOQs will be accepted. They will be returned to respondent unopened (if properly identified). Failure to meet SOQ requirements may be grounds for disqualification. Hand Delivered SOQ'S: 509 S. Alton Boulevard C/o Jeff Underwood If using Land Courier (i.e. FedEx, UPS): City of Alton C/o Jeff Underwood 509 S. Alton Boulevard Alton, Texas 78573 If Mailing SOQ's: City of Alton C/o Jeff Underwood 509 S. Alton Boulevard Alton, Texas 78573 TIME ALLOWED FOR ACTION TAKEN (4) The City of Alton may hold SOQ/s 60 days after deadline without taking action. Respondents are required to hold their SOQ/s firm for same period of time. RIGHT TO REJECT/AWARD (5) The City of Alton reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to make such awards of contract as may be deemed to be the best and most advantageous to the City of Alton. ASSIGNMENT (6) Respondents are advised that the City of Alton shall not allow the successful respondent to sell, assign, transfer, or convey any part of any contract resulting from this SOQ in whole or in part, to a third party without the written approval of the City of Alton. AWARD (7) Respondents are advised that the City of Alton is soliciting SOQs and award shall be made to the respondents that in the opinion of the City of Alton are the best qualified. NUMBER OF CONTRACTS (8) THE CITY reserves the right to award one, more than one, or no contract(s) in response to this SOQ. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS (9) It shall be the responsibility of the successful respondent to comply with all applicable State & Federal laws, Executive Orders and Municipal Ordinances, and the Rules and Regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the work to be performed hereunder and such shall apply to the contract throughout, and that they will be deemed to be included in the contract as though written out in full in the contract documents. ALTERATIONS/AMENDMENTS TO SOQ (10) SOQ CANNOT be altered or amended after opening time. Alterations made before opening time must be initialed by respondent guaranteeing authenticity. No SOQ may be withdrawn after opening time without acceptable reason in writing and only after approval by the City of Alton. NO RESPONSE TO SOQ (11) If unable to submit a SOQ, respondent should return inquiry giving reasons. LIST OF EXCEPTIONS (12) The respondent shall attach to his/her SOQ a list of any exceptions to the specifications/ requirements. PAYMENT (13) The City of Alton will execute payment by mail in accordance with the State of Texas Pay Law after SERVICES have been completed, introduced to the City, and found to meet City of Alton specifications/requirements. No other method of payment will be considered. SCOPE OF SERVICES The selected firm(s) will report to, and operate under, the direction of City of Alton's Planning Department staff. Must have Texas Licensed Professionals with superior background, training, and qualifications meeting all requirements of this SOQ, Registered or licensed in the State of Texas. The scope of services required by this SOQ may include some or all of the following services: A. Roadway Design B. Surveying services C. Subdivision and building plan review D. Environment Assessments E. Construction Management F. Wastewater Collection System Design G. Planning Services H. Community Facility Planning and Design I. Traffic Engineering J. Structural Engineering K. Hydrology/Hydraulic Engineering All qualified firms or persons shall have current licenses as required under the State of Texas for the provisions of services requested for the City of Alton.