Bid guide
How to bid on On-Call Civil Engineering Services 2027 - Port Wide for Port Houston
What Port Houston is buying
Port Houston is looking for qualified firms to provide on-call civil engineering services throughout the port during 2027. This is an opportunity for engineering firms to secure ongoing work with a major port authority.
The agency is issuing a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to identify suitable vendors for these services.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to complete your submission well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms specializing in civil engineering. The work will involve various projects across Port Houston's facilities.
Firms with experience in port operations, infrastructure, or large-scale civil engineering projects are likely good candidates. The commodity code associated with this RFQ is NIGP 92500, which covers engineering services.
How to respond to this RFQ
To access the full requirements and submit your response, you need to use Port Houston's Workday Strategic Sourcing portal. First, navigate to the agency's public bid board, which will be filtered to this specific event.
On the bid board, you will see details like the event type, commodity codes, publish date, and submission deadline. To view the complete package and begin your response, you must register as a supplier with Port Houston through the 'Supplier Self-Registration' link on the board. Once registered, use the 'Start Bid' option for this event before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When responding to an RFQ for on-call services, highlight your firm's specific experience with similar projects and clients. Emphasize your team's qualifications, certifications, and capacity to handle diverse engineering tasks.
Clearly articulate your understanding of the potential scope of work at a port facility and how your firm can provide reliable and responsive services throughout the contract period. Ensure all requested documents and information are provided accurately and completely within the Workday portal.
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 Port Houston (Port of Houston Authority); the original posting controls.