This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architect Engineer Professional Services from the University of Texas at Arlington. It is a two-step process for selecting architectural and engineering firms for services as needed. The submission deadline for qualifications is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A courtesy review deadline for the HUB Subcontracting Plan is April 9, 2026. The contract will be for an indefinite duration and indefinite quantity, with an initial term of one year, renewable for two additional years. Firms must be licensed to practice in Texas. A HUB Subcontracting Plan is required for contracts expected to be $100,000 or more. Criminal background checks will be performed on individuals assigned to the work. The university is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their qualifications. All submitted information is subject to public disclosure.
The deadline for submission of qualifications is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The deadline for courtesy reviews of the HUB Subcontracting Plan is April 9, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for the services provided under the contract. However, the contract agreement states that invoices will be paid within 30 days of the owner's approval.
The evaluation of qualifications will be based on the requirements described in the RFQ. The top five or fewer ranked respondents may be selected to participate in step two of the selection process, which involves interviews.
Respondents must submit statements of qualifications addressing various criteria, including their ability to provide services, project team capabilities, past performance on representative projects and UT Arlington/UT System projects, understanding of the AE agreement, compliance with the campus master plan, knowledge of best practices, and ability to identify and resolve problems. Firms must be licensed to practice in Texas.
The bid notice mentions penalties for violations of prevailing wage rates, which have been increased. It also states that contracts may be terminated and payment withheld for inaccurate certifications regarding child support delinquency and franchise tax status.
A pre-submittal conference will not be held. There will be an optional conference call on how to successfully complete the HUB Subcontracting Plan.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or protests.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract. The contract agreement mentions an overall maximum contract value not to exceed $250,000,000 without prior board of regents authorization.