Site work for a water / sewer project in Giddings, Texas. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Lee County Water Supply Corporation is soliciting statements of qualifications (SOQ) for professional engineering services associated with proposed Water infrastructure improvements. The proposed project will include assistance in application Preparation and documentation to Federal, State, and other possible funding sources DO NOT INCLUDE COST INFORMATION with the qualification statement. Responses that include cost or pricing information will be rejected and will not be considered by the Corporation. Minimum Qualifications and Selection Criteria The Corporation will evaluate the proposals to determine which firm has the best qualifications. Contract Terms and Negotiation Schedule The consultant for Engineering services is expected to negotiate an agreement for services that is acceptable to the Corporation. If an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated, the Corporation may formally end negotiations and begin negotiating with the next highest qualified person or firm. This contract is contingent upon the release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Any contract or contracts awarded under this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this RFQ, or any resulting contract. RFQ's are issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act). This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA--- approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women---owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good---faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through a demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit online. The TWDB's current negotiated fair share goals are effective 04/01/2024 till 05/01/2027: Potential MBE Participation Potential WBE Participation Construction 24.50% 11.34% Non-Construction 24.05% 19.35% Total Combined Construction and Non Construction 24.16% 17.38% Lee County Water Supply Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Small, minority, and women---owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.