City of Saginaw Architectural Services for a Municipal Animal Shelter RFQ - 2026
City of SaginawCity · Saginaw, TX- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lee Howell
- (817) 230-0325
The 30-second brief
The City of Saginaw is seeking architectural and engineering consultant services for the design and construction drawings of a new municipal animal shelter and adoption center. The project involves a new approximately 10,000 square foot building with 1,300 square feet of covered outdoor runs on a 5-acre parcel, replacing the existing 3,150 square foot facility. Major scopes of work include architectural design services, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M.E.P.) engineering, interior design services, structural engineering, and landscape architecture. The total budget for the project is $15,000,000. Submissions are due by October 05, 2026, at 11:30 A.M.
Architectural Design Services, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (M.E.P.) Engineering, Interior Design Services, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture
Experience of the firm in architectural/engineering design for municipal and/or private animal shelters and adoption centers, Project understanding/approach/scope, Examples of designs that exhibit functionality, sustainability, best practice standards and innovation, History of effective schedule and budget management for projects of similar scale, complexity, and budget, Firm's ability to perform the work including personnel and workload, Project plan and schedule, References
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Summary
The City of Saginaw is seeking architectural and engineering consultant services for the design and construction drawings of a new municipal animal shelter and adoption center.
The project involves a new approximately 10,000 square foot building with 1,300 square feet of covered outdoor runs on a 5-acre parcel, replacing the existing 3,150 square foot facility. Major scopes of work include architectural design services, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M.E.P.) engineering, interior design services, structural engineering, and landscape architecture. The total budget for the project is $15,000,000. Submissions are due by October 05, 2026, at 11:30 A.M.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience of the firm in architectural/engineering design for municipal and/or private animal shelters and adoption centers, Project understanding/approach/scope, Examples of designs that exhibit functionality, sustainability, best practice standards and innovation, History of effective schedule and budget management for projects of similar scale, complexity, and budget, Firm's ability to perform the work including personnel and workload, Project plan and schedule, References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Architectural Design Services
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical
- Electrical & Plumbing (M.E.P.) Engineering
- Interior Design Services
- Structural Engineering
- Landscape Architecture
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Cover letter
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Completed cover sheet
- Submit to
- City of Saginaw, Attn: Mayor Todd Flippo, 333 W. McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179
- Scope location
- Saginaw, TX
- Projected sq ft
- 10,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Saginaw?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Saginaw, Attn: Mayor Todd Flippo, 333 W. McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179. For questions, contact Lee Howell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Saginaw in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lee Howell at (817) 230-0325. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Architectural Design Services, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (M.E.P.) Engineering, Interior Design Services, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience of the firm in architectural/engineering design for municipal and/or private animal shelters and adoption centers, Project understanding/approach/scope, Examples of designs that exhibit fun..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Saginaw?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Saginaw are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Saginaw regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Completed cover sheet. Review the full document from City of Saginaw for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Saginaw, TX. The total projected area is 10000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.