What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) seeks proposals from qualified firms for land surveying, civil engineering, planning, site investigations, subdivision design, permitting, and plat recording services to subdivide Remainder Parcel K of Tract 1, Estate Nazareth, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The requested scope includes a boundary and topographic survey, slope analysis, preliminary geotechnical investigation, a lot yield study with at least two alternative layouts, and preliminary and final subdivision plans. Eligible respondents must be onshore U.S. organizations with current USVI land surveying and civil engineering licensure, as well as experience with undeveloped residential subdivisions, steep terrain, roads, and drainage. VIHFA will hold a pre-proposal conference on December 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. AST, and written questions are due through the solicitation portal by December 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST. Respondents must submit Volume I Technical Proposal and Volume II Cost Proposal electronically at https://vihfa.ionwave.net no later than December 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. AST. A VIHFA-appointed selection committee will evaluate responsive proposals using a 100-point framework, reviewing technical proposals before scoring separate cost proposals.
Scope of work
- Initial consultation and due diligence memorandum
- Boundary and topographic survey referenced to USVI coordinate basis
- Site studies including slope analysis and geotechnical investigation
- Lot yield study with at least two alternative layouts
- Preliminary and final subdivision and infrastructure design
- Plat preparation, filing, and recording with assigned parcel identifiers
- Agency approvals and permitting (DPNR, DPW, CZM, SHPO)
- Monthly written progress reports and project controls
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and qualifications | Not specified |
| Cost and fee structure | 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Current USVI land surveying and civil engineering licensure through professionals or named subconsultants
- Demonstrated experience with undeveloped residential subdivisions, steep terrain, roads, and drainage
- Knowledge of USVI zoning
- Professional liability insurance
- Similar projects from the last five years, including USVI work
Documents to include with your response
- Volume I Technical Proposal
- Volume II Cost Proposal (Cost Proposal form)
- Signed Respondent Certification form
- Organization chart, key staff resumes, and licenses
- Corporate registration
- Current insurance certificates
- At least three recent professional references
- Addenda acknowledgment
- Proposed exceptions
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the solicitation portal at https://vihfa.ionwave.net
- Instructions
- Submit separately labeled files for Volume I Technical Proposal and Volume II Cost Proposal, named with the firm name and RFP number. Proposals remain valid for 120 calendar days.
