Prequalification for Professional Engineering Services

The City of Denton, Texas, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 9177) to establish a pre‑qualified list of professional engineering firms for its Capital Projects/Engineering Department. The solicitation seeks firms to demonstrate experience in project/program management, roadway and bridge design, traffic signal and street‑light design, water and wastewater infrastructure, and structural design. Qualified firms will be placed on a two‑year eligibility list (with an optional third year) and may be awarded individual contracts on a project‑by‑project basis over the next two‑to‑three years. Pricing is not evaluated at this stage; contracts will be negotiated when specific projects are awarded. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM CT on December 2, 2026 and must be submitted electronically via IONWAVE or as a hard copy. The City will score submissions on experience, past performance, and proposed staff, selecting up to ten firms scoring 80 % or higher. • Pre‑qualification period: 2 years (option to renew for a third year) • Categories include project management, roadway/bridge design, traffic signal design, water & wastewater infrastructure, and structural design • No price evaluation at this stage; contract fees negotiated per project • Submission deadline: 12/02/2026 02:00 PM CT (IONWAVE or sealed hard copy) • Questions due by 11/17/2026 12:00 PM CT (IONWAVE only) • Minimum of one firm per category will be placed on the eligibility list • Evaluation criteria: 30 % experience/qualifications, 30 % past performance, 40 % proposed staff • Contact: Cori Power, City of Denton Procurement (phone (940) 349‑7100, email [email protected])