Burnet County, Texas is seeking a qualified professional engineering firm to provide project management and intergovernmental coordination for the implementation of an outdoor warning siren system mandated by Senate Bill 3. The selected firm will be responsible for grant management compliance with the TWDB, intergovernmental coordination with municipalities, project planning for siren locations, procurement support for hardware, reporting to the TWDB, and permitting. Professional fees for these management services shall not exceed $50,000. Respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) not exceeding 25 pages. The selection process will be a two-step process: ranking based on competence and qualifications, followed by negotiation. Evaluation factors include relevant experience, qualifications of key personnel, project approach, and past performance. Restrictions on lobbying are in effect from issuance until award. All SOQs become county property and are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. Required statutory disclosures include Texas Form ****, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ), and SAM. gov registration. The contract term is project-based through completion, with payment on a reimbursement basis, subject to grant funding availability. The project is funded through the Flood Infrastructure Fund administered by the TWDB. The deadline for questions is April 28, 2026, and the submission deadline is May 06, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST.
The submission deadline for the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is May 06, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST. The project completion deadline is August 1, 2027, for reimbursement purposes.
The bid notice states that payment will be on a reimbursement basis, with invoices requiring supporting documentation and being subject to grant funding availability.
The selection will be a two-step process: ranking firms based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, followed by negotiation with the top-ranked firm. Evaluation factors include relevant experience (40 points), qualifications of key personnel (30 points), project approach (20 points), and past performance (10 points).
Respondents must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) not exceeding 25 pages, including a transmittal letter confirming Texas PE licensure, firm profile, relevant experience, project team resumes, and technical approach.
The deadline for questions is April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM.
The bid notice specifies that professional fees for these management services shall not exceed $50,000.