Austin Community College District (ACC) is seeking qualified firms for Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Engineering Services through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This is a two-step RFQ process. Step 1 involves evaluating Statements of Qualification to determine a competitive range. Step 2 involves negotiating a contract with the most highly qualified respondents. Services include geotechnical investigations (soil borings, lab testing, foundation/pavement recommendations) and construction materials testing (compaction, concrete, steel, asphalt, etc. ). Firms must be licensed in Texas. A solicitation conference will be held on July 28, 2026. The response due date is August 7, 2026. ACC aims to maximize opportunities for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs).
The closing date for solicitation response submission is August 7, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. CST.
Proposals will be evaluated based on past performance and experience (35%), qualifications and experience of proposed staff (25%), quality of the proposal (25%), and business organization, references, litigation, and responsiveness (15%).
Qualified firms must demonstrate financial resources, compliance with performance schedules, a record of past performance, ability to provide necessary personnel and management capability, and be licensed by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
The deadline for submitting questions is July 29, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. CST.
Failure to comply with prohibited communication requirements may result in disqualification. Proposals that take exception to mandatory items or do not include all required information may also be rejected.