City of Bronte – Water Treatment Plant – Archaeological Survey – Request for Qualifications

Project Description

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY

For

THE CITY OF BRONTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

JACOB | MARTIN, LLC (JM) is requesting qualifications statements from a qualified archeologist to perform an archeological survey in and around the area that will be impacted by the proposed water treatment plant project for the City of Bronte, Texas.

Scope of Work:

The archaeologist shall perform a study as required by Texas Historical Commission (THC) and perform all coordination necessary with THC to receive project approval for construction.

Guidelines for Content of Qualification Statements:

DO NOT INCLUDE COST INFORMATION with the qualification statement.  Responses that include cost or pricing information will be rejected and will not be considered.

Statements shall include, at a minimum, qualifications of key personnel and a history of 2-3 similar projects completed in the past.

Submittal Deadline:

A PDF copy of the statement must be emailed to Luke Van Diest at lvandiest@jacobmartin.com no later than October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Minimum Qualifications and Selection Criteria:

JM will evaluate proposals to determine which firm has the best qualifications.

Contract Terms and Negotiation Schedule:

The consultant for Archaeological services is expected to negotiate an agreement for services that is acceptable to JM.  If an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated, JM may formally end negotiations and begin negotiating with the next highest qualified person or firm.

This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).  Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB.  Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFQ, or any resulting contract.  RFQ's are issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act).

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms.  EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps.  For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe.

JM is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin.  Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

Attachments:

1. THC Submission Response
2. Project Map