32.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/11/2025
- Title:
- Award RFQ 2025-014 Material Testing Services
- Submitted for:
- Joe Lopez
- Submitted By:
- Joe Lopez
- Department:
- Purchasing
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications RFQ 2025-014 “Material Testing Services for County Projects” to the top three (3) highest-ranking proposers on a rotational and as-needed basis for various County projects for a three (3) year performance period in accordance with Texas Government Code – Professional Services Procurement Act and to further authorize General Counsel to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Operating - Professional Services)]
Issue: Webb County will require these professional services for various county projects to include projects funded by local, state and federal funds. Selected firms during the term of the performance period may be required to sign and agree to terms and conditions on a project-to-project basis. These professional services will be on a rotational basis and on an as-needed basis, subject to work authorizations approved by the Governing Body.
Solution: Consideration to award to the three (3) highest-ranking firms based on qualifications in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a Master Contract(s) effective,10/01/2025, for Material Testing Services for final approval by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
| Supplier | Rank | Score | Material Testing Engineering Experience | Personnel Qualifications | References & Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45.00 | 30.00 | 25.00 | ||
| Howland Engineering & Surveying | 1 | 90.00 | 40.50 | 27.00 | 22.50 |
| Castle Engineering & Testing | 2 | 85.00 | 38.25 | 25.50 | 21.25 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 3 | 85.00 | 38.25 | 25.50 | 21.25 |
| Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. | 4 | 77.25 | 36.00 | 22.50 | 18.75 |
| Professional Service Industries | 5 | 67.00 | 31.50 | 18.00 | 17.50 |
| ECS Southwest, LLP | 6 | 65.25 | 29.25 | 21.00 | 15.00 |
| HVJ South Central Texas-M&J | 7 | 62.25 | 29.25 | 18.00 | 15.00 |
Issue: Webb County will require these professional services for various county projects to include projects funded by local, state and federal funds. Selected firms during the term of the performance period may be required to sign and agree to terms and conditions on a project-to-project basis. These professional services will be on a rotational basis and on an as-needed basis, subject to work authorizations approved by the Governing Body.
Solution: Consideration to award to the three (3) highest-ranking firms based on qualifications in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a Master Contract(s) effective,10/01/2025, for Material Testing Services for final approval by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- 1001-1130-001-432001
- Funding Source:
- Professional Service
- Balance:
- TBD
Financial Impact:
Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Operating -Professional Services)
Attachments
- Evaluation Summary RFQ 2025-014
- Howland Engineering & Surveying
- Castle Engineering & Testing
- Terracon Consultants, Inc.