About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Mesquite, Texas, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 2027-017) to seek professional services for a municipal solid waste transfer station. The required scope of work encompasses planning, permitting, and design of the transfer station facility, which includes a tipping floor, open pit, queuing, scales, and two trailer loading bays for consolidating collected wastes for long-haul transport. Additional project scope includes supporting site improvements such as internal roadway circulation, drainage systems, and utility coordination. Only US organizations are eligible to submit qualifications for this onshore project. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted digitally via Bidnet Direct by November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. All questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Mesquite, Texas
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-017
Scope of work
- Planning, permitting, and design of a municipal solid waste transfer station facility
- Design of tipping floor and open pit
- Design of transfer truck loading infrastructure and two trailer loading bays
- Design of scales and queuing areas
- Internal roadway circulation and drainage systems design
- Utility coordination
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Approach/Project Management Plan | 30 points |
| Key Project Personnel Qualifications and Experience | 40 points |
| Firm Qualifications and Experience | 25 points |
| Firm Location | 5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with solid waste facility design, transfer stations, and landfill integration
- Experience working with TCEQ, TXDOT, waste hauling/disposal companies, and county governments
- Fully qualified and competent personnel and project manager
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications Checklist
- Respondent Acknowledgement Form
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form)
- Non-Exclusion Affidavit for General Contractors
- Certification Statement
- IRS W-9 Form
- Texas Secretary of State Filing Certificate/Partnership Agreement
- M/WBE status documentation from the State of Texas or qualified agency if applicable
Key dates
- Deadline to Submit Vendor Questions
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by 12:00 p.m.
- Addendum for Questions Published
- Friday, November 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
- Closing Date and Time
- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026 - 2:00 P.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/cityofmesquite. Faxed or emailed qualifications will not be accepted. Five hard copies required as stated in special provisions.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year starting after award, with renewal options for an additional four (4) automatic one-year periods.
- Place of performance
- Mesquite, Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability, and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions Insurance maintained during contract term plus two years post-completion or tail coverage. Performance and Payment bonds as needed.