2026 - 001 Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services USDA RBDG Grant

Jim Wells County is requesting qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for a project funded through the USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) - Business Enterprise Project.

Services include preliminary engineering, design, permitting, bid support, construction oversight, and project closeout in accordance with federal requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.  The site is at 601 E. Main Street, Alice, Texas 78332, an existing facility that requires rehabilitation of the 3rd and 4th floors to develop the Jim Wells County Nexus Center for Innovation and Growth.  The facility's rehabilitation plans support business incubation workspaces, economic development opportunities, and workforce training labs to include but not limited to interior design and construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, information technology (IT) services, and communication components.

Statements of Qualifications will be received until:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 4:00PM

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please submit five (5) copies and a thumb drive with your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to the following address:
Norma Salas
Jim Wells County
200 N. Almond Street
Alice, Texas 78332

RFQ packets may be obtained by contacting:
Norma Salas
(361)668-5726
norma.salas@co.jim-wells.tx.us

Attached: RFQ-Packet Engineering Services - USDA (RBDG).pdf

Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive any formalities that do not affect fairness. Jim Wells County in an Equal Opportunity Employer.