The Coastal Bend Council of Governments is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call planning, resilience, community development, housing, economic development, infrastructure planning, and related professional services on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis. The initial task order will be the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Refugio, Texas. Additional task orders may include work for other municipalities, counties, special districts, regional initiatives, and grant-funded projects. The contract term is expected to be three years with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods.
• The services may be funded through various sources, including the Texas General Land Office, FEMA, TxDOT, and USDA Rural Development.
• The contract will be awarded based on a qualifications-based selection process, with evaluation criteria including relevant experience, qualifications of the team, technical approach, experience with rural and coastal communities, and capacity and availability.
• The selected firm will be required to provide a statement of qualifications, including a cover letter, firm overview, service categories, project team, project approach, relevant experience, and references.