Bid guide
How to bid on Floodplain and Hydraulic Evaluation for the City of Laredo
What the City of Laredo is buying
The City of Laredo is looking for qualified firms to provide professional services for a floodplain and hydraulic evaluation project. This involves engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, surveying, environmental coordination, and regulatory support.
The work focuses on approximately 41 miles of the Rio Grande corridor, specifically from the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge to the South Laredo City limits. The estimated value of this contract is $100,000.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is September 03, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, the City of Laredo will review the submitted SOQs to select the most qualified firms for this project.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for engineering firms with expertise in floodplain management, hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, and environmental coordination. Firms should have experience with regulatory support and surveying.
The project falls under the environmental category, making it relevant for firms specializing in water resources, flood control, and environmental impact assessments.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents and instructions, you need to view the original posting on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). You do not need an account to view the posting or its associated documents.
Your response should be a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and must be submitted as directed in the posting for solicitation FY26-ENG-54 before the September 03, 2026 deadline. For questions, you can contact Lorena Lopez at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, clearly highlight your firm's experience with similar floodplain and hydraulic evaluation projects, especially those involving large river corridors or international borders. Emphasize your team's specific expertise in hydrologic modeling, surveying, and environmental regulatory compliance.
Ensure your SOQ directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Provide concrete examples of past projects that demonstrate your firm's capability to handle the scope of work, including any experience with the Rio Grande or similar river systems. Pay close attention to the submission instructions to ensure your response is complete and correctly formatted.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Laredo; the original posting controls.