Starr County - Engineering and Grant Funding Services for County-Wide Comprehensive Drainage Study and Assessment - 2026
Starr CountyCounty · Starr County, TX- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Rosie Salinas
The 30-second brief
Starr County, Texas is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide professional engineering and grant funding services in support of a comprehensive county-wide drainage study and assessment. The selected firm will develop a county-wide drainage assessment, identify and prioritize drainage and flood-mitigation improvements, prepare planning-level cost estimates, and assist the County in securing state and federal grant funding from programs such as FEMA, GLO CDBG-MIT/CDBG-DR, TWDB, TxDOT, and USDA. Work includes data collection and review, field investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, needs assessments, alternatives analysis and conceptual design, project prioritization, planning-level cost estimates, grant-ready project development, and a final comprehensive drainage study report. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 15, 2026, and must be submitted to the Starr County Federal and State Programs Office or delivered to the Starr County Courthouse Annex in Rio Grande City, TX.
Experience with similar drainage and infrastructure projects 25%, Qualifications of key staff 20%, Project approach and understanding 20%, Grant funding and federal/state compliance experience 20%, Management proposal / project management capability 15%
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Summary
Starr County, Texas is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide professional engineering and grant funding services in support of a comprehensive county-wide drainage study and assessment.
The selected firm will develop a county-wide drainage assessment, identify and prioritize drainage and flood-mitigation improvements, prepare planning-level cost estimates, and assist the County in securing state and federal grant funding from programs such as FEMA, GLO CDBG-MIT/CDBG-DR, TWDB, TxDOT, and USDA. Work includes data collection and review, field investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, needs assessments, alternatives analysis and conceptual design, project prioritization, planning-level cost estimates, grant-ready project development, and a final comprehensive drainage study report. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on September 15, 2026, and must be submitted to the Starr County Federal and State Programs Office or delivered to the Starr County Courthouse Annex in Rio Grande City, TX.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience with similar drainage and infrastructure projects 25%
- Qualifications of key staff 20%
- Project approach and understanding 20%
- Grant funding and federal/state compliance experience 20%
- Management proposal / project management capability 15%
- Submit to
- Starr County Courthouse Annex, 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 / [email protected]
- Scope location
- Rio Grande City, TX
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Starr County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Starr County Courthouse Annex, 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 / [email protected]. For questions, contact Rosie Salinas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Starr County 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 Rosie Salinas. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 with similar drainage and infrastructure projects 25%, Qualifications of key staff 20%, Project approach and understanding 20%, Grant funding and federal/state compliance experience 20%, Ma..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Starr County?
All active and historical solicitations from Starr County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Starr County 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. Review the full document from Starr County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Rio Grande City, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.