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

Respondents are asked to submit four (4) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy (on a flash drive) of their Statement of Qualifications ("SOQ"). Submittals received by email, fax, or after the Submission Deadline may be rejected without further review or consideration. Question Deadline - 03/26/2025 at 9:00 AM C - Any questions concerning the content or subject matter of this RFQ must be sent by email to bids@houstonfirst.com. . Material questions will be answered collectively, rather than individually, in the form of a Letter of Clarification and made available on the HFC website. Questions may be combined or edited for clarity or length at the discretion of HFC. Houston First Corporation ("HFC") requests statements of qualification ("SOQs") from experienced firms to provide construction materials testing and inspection services, including, by way of example and not limitation, soil compaction, concrete and asphalt paving, and steel pipe, in connection with the following projects: (a) as necessary for the development and construction of the George R. Brown Expansion ("the South Building Project"), enabling works, such as, but not limited to, the construction of, or realignment and reconfiguration, as applicable of, parking facilities/lots, elevated ramps, utilities (water, gas, storm water, sanitary sewer, electric, telecommunication), coordination with TxDOT in connection with the NHHIP, and utility facilities, conduits, lines, and related equipment ("Utility Enabling Works Project"). Construction on the Utility Enabling Works Project is to commence on or about April 2025 and be complete within one year. HFC has selected Hines Southwest, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Development Manager") to act as owner's representative. The Development Manager, under the direction of HFC, is responsible for coordinating, and providing advice and recommendations to HFC with respect to, all aspects of the Projects, including design, pre-construction and construction of the Projects. HFC has selected Populous, Inc. (the "Architect") to develop and generate design and construction documents pertaining to the Projects including, phased architectural and engineering services (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil), as well as specialty subconsultants as needed. HFC has selected Jacobs (the "Engineer") to develop and generate design and construction documents pertaining to the Utility Enabling Works Project. HFC has selected Gilbane Building Company and Flintco, LLC, a joint venture ("CMAR"), to provide construction services using the construction manager-at-risk method. This RFQ is the first step in a two-step process, being further detailed herein, for the selection of a construction materials testing and inspection firm offering the best value to HFC. The Respondent selected will need to work expeditiously and cooperatively with HFC, the Development Manager, the Architect, the Engineer, the CMAR, and any other consultants engaged by HFC to ensure the orderly and timely completion of the Projects. This RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit a SOQ for consideration and ranking by HFC. HFC reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any of the responses, select one or more service providers, reject all responses, or cancel or make alterations to the entire process. HFC further reserves the right to request clarifications and/or additional information from some or all Respondents. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.