Harris-Galveston Subsidence District - Subsidence Assessment Research - RFP 2026-001 (2026)
HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICTSpecial District · Friendswood, TX- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) is seeking proposals from accredited colleges, universities, and other qualified academic or research institutions to conduct applied research related to land subsidence monitoring, impacts, and mitigation. The research focuses on two main topics: conducting an economic evaluation of subsidence impacts in the greater Houston region (covering Harris, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, Montgomery, Waller, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties), and evaluating HGSD's subsidence monitoring network (utilizing spirit leveling, GNSS, and InSAR data) while exploring other methods for measuring land surface deformation. Deliverables include a comprehensive technical report with an executive summary for a non-technical audience, original spatial and tabular data, ArcGIS file geodatabase/ArcPro projects, and a project SharePoint site repository. Proposals are due by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT, with questions due by September 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach and methodology (40 pts), qualifications and relevant experience (25 pts), project team and institutional resources (15 pts), project budget and schedule (10 pts), and an optional interview (10 pts).
Comprehensive technical report with executive summary; Original spatial and tabular data and source data; Spatial and tabular datasets created and/or manipulated for analyses; Relevant metadata documenting authoritative source and date; ArcGIS File Geodatabase and/or ArcPro project; SharePoint site document repository
Technical Approach and Methodology (40), Qualifications and Relevant Experience (25), Project Team and Institutional Resources (15), Project Budget and Schedule (10), Interview (10)
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Summary
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) is seeking proposals from accredited colleges, universities, and other qualified academic or research institutions to conduct applied research related to land subsidence monitoring, impacts, and mitigation.
The research focuses on two main topics: conducting an economic evaluation of subsidence impacts in the greater Houston region (covering Harris, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, Montgomery, Waller, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties), and evaluating HGSD's subsidence monitoring network (utilizing spirit leveling, GNSS, and InSAR data) while exploring other methods for measuring land surface deformation. Deliverables include a comprehensive technical report with an executive summary for a non-technical audience, original spatial and tabular data, ArcGIS file geodatabase/ArcPro projects, and a project SharePoint site repository. Proposals are due by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm CDT, with questions due by September 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach and methodology (40 pts), qualifications and relevant experience (25 pts), project team and institutional resources (15 pts), project budget and schedule (10 pts), and an optional interview (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Comprehensive technical report with executive summary
- Original spatial and tabular data and source data
- Spatial and tabular datasets created and/or manipulated for analyses
- Relevant metadata documenting authoritative source and date
- ArcGIS File Geodatabase and/or ArcPro project
- SharePoint site document repository
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Transmittal letter
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- A complete draft Sponsored Research Agreement (SRA)
- Any schedules
- Exhibits
- Statements of work
- Service descriptions
- Data-processing addenda
- Security exhibits
- Pricing annexes
- Other attachments
- Cover note (maximum two pages)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
- Reported agency
- Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 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: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Comprehensive technical report with executive summary; Original spatial and tabular data and source data; Spatial and tabular datasets created and/or manipulated for analyses; Relevant metadata documenting authoritative source and date; ArcGIS File Geodatabase and/or ArcPro project; SharePoint site. 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: "Technical Approach and Methodology (40), Qualifications and Relevant Experience (25), Project Team and Institutional Resources (15), Project Budget and Schedule (10), Interview (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Transmittal letter, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, A complete draft Sponsored Research Agreement (SRA), Any schedules, exhibits, statements of work, service descriptions, data-processing addenda,. Review the full document from HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Houston, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.