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Pre-RFP Meeting: March 4, 2026
Questions regarding Pre-RFP meeting submitted by: March 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Relevant questions and answers posted: March 11, 2026
RFP Posting Date: March 16, 2026
Question Deadline: March 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CT
Significant and relevant Solicitation Questions and Answers posted: March 27, 2026
Proposal Deadline: April 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CT
Selection Notification: Late April
Negotiations Complete: May
Contract Execution: August 2026
Contract duration: Through August 2031 (5 years maximum term)
Work Authorizations issued: Within the first 4 years of the contract.
Texas Department of Transportation
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The government authority in Texas is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive design, construction, and maintenance architectural services. The selected firm will be responsible for gathering and providing site information, including area dimensions, existing utilities, grade elevations, and record documents of current building facilities. The architect is also expected to receive and utilize a defined project construction budget in the preparation of preliminary designs.
Additionally, the scope of work includes reviewing and approving construction methods and materials, as well as evaluating final plans, specifications, construction schedules, and cost estimates for approval. The vendor will also manage traffic control measures on major high-volume roadways to ensure safety during lane closures required for drilling operations. Observational daily reports in a specified format must be provided throughout the duration of the contract.
Interested vendors should submit any questions regarding the RFP by March 23, 2026. The contract is for a one-year period.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.