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The City of Harlingen, TX is seeking qualified professional architectural and engineering design services for the development of a new multipurpose recreation center. Bidders must register to receive a bid packet. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, and will be opened at 2:30 PM on the same day. A bid bond of 5% of the bid amount is required. The city encourages bids from SBE, MBE, and WBE concerns and gives preference to Section 3 business concerns. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The project involves the design of an approximately 25,900 sq ft indoor recreational facility. The estimated construction cost budget is $5,817,000. The selected firm will be responsible for schematic design, design development, construction documents, cost estimating, value engineering, and coordination. Two conceptual design options will be evaluated: a base program and an expanded program incorporating parks department offices. Firms are not to provide a fee proposal with their submission; fees will be negotiated. Submissions must include a cover letter, table of contents, approach to scope of work, experience and qualifications, firm capability, and familiarity with regulations. Questions must be submitted in writing by April 30th, 2026. Insurance requirements include professional liability, workers compensation, general liability, and commercial automobile liability.
The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at 2:00 p. m.
The bid notice states that payment is due within thirty 30 days of the City's receipt of the professional's invoice, with interest on overdue payments calculated in accordance with the prompt payment act.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded to the respondent which it considers has submitted the best and most advantageous bid.
The bid notice requires firms to submit a statement of qualifications for architectural or engineering services, focusing on qualifications, relevant experience, and capabilities.
The bid notice mentions that unnecessary delays in providing services shall be grounds for dismissal of the professional and termination of the agreement without any or further liability to the city other than a prorated payment for necessary, timely, and conforming work done by the professional prior to the time of termination.
The bid notice states that any protest or question regarding the specifications must be received in the purchasing department not less than seventy-two hours (72) prior to the time set for the submittal deadline.