What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in McAllen, Texas, seeks a vendor to provide specialized construction legal services on an as-needed basis. The selected firm will draft, review, and negotiate construction-related agreements, advise on project delivery methods such as design-build, CMAR, CSP, and JOC, and counsel the district through planning, design, solicitation, construction, and closeout. The scope also includes advising on contract terms, payment, retainage, warranties, bonds, defaults, and change orders, as well as supporting construction claims and dispute resolution. When separately authorized, the vendor will assist with mediation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and state or federal litigation, including preparing pleadings and coordinating expert witnesses. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to bid, and all work will be performed offsite. Questions must be submitted no later than December 1, 2026, and the contract period will be for one year.
Scope of work
- Provide specialized construction legal services on an as-needed basis, as authorized by the district.
- Draft, review, and negotiate owner-contractor, architect, engineer, consultant, and construction manager agreements.
- Advise on contract terms, payment, retainage, warranties, indemnification, insurance, bonds, and change orders.
- Advise on project delivery methods including design-build, CMAR, CSP, and JOC.
- Counsel during planning, design, solicitation, construction, and project closeout.
- Review correspondence, notices, change orders, scope changes, delays, liquidated damages, and disputed invoices.
- Assess construction claims, breach, delays, force majeure, differing site conditions, defects, and defaults.
- Assist with mediation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and state or federal litigation when authorized.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The purchase price | Not specified |
| The total long-term cost to the District | Not specified |
| Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the solicitation | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (US Organization Only).
- Well-established organization with an adequate number of trained personnel.
- Not presently debarred, suspended, or excluded from district, state, or federal procurements.
- Adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain such resources as required.
- Satisfactory record of performance, integrity, and ethics.
Documents to include with your response
- Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
- Felony Conviction Notification (Respondent Certifications Form)
- Form 1295 (Texas Ethics Commission)
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Form (Form CIQ)
- Certificate of Insurance in Acord 25 Form (prior to commencement of work)
How to submit
- Method
- Online solicitation or sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Submit on District RFQ form(s) if included with the online solicitation, or place in a separate, sealed envelope properly identified to 2000 N. 23rd Street.