How to bid on On-Call Planning, Resilience, and Community Development Services for Coastal Bend Council of Governments

What the agency is buying

The Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) is seeking qualified firms or teams to provide on-call planning, resilience, community development, housing, economic development, and infrastructure planning services. This work will be issued through individual task orders. The first task order is expected to be the creation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Refugio, Texas. CBCOG may select one or more firms for this opportunity, Solicitation 2026-0724. The estimated value is $150,000.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 25, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Responses received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms or multidisciplinary consultant teams with expertise in planning, resilience, community development, housing, economic development, and infrastructure planning. It is categorized as professional services. Vendors should be prepared to work on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis, meaning work will be assigned as task orders become available.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond, you need to view the original posting on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Submit your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as directed in the posting before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, clearly highlight your firm's or team's experience with comprehensive planning, especially for municipal or regional entities. Emphasize any past work related to resilience, community development, and economic development, as these are key areas of interest. Detail your capacity to handle multiple task orders and your understanding of local, regional, state, and federally funded initiatives. Ensure your response directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

Pay close attention to the specific requirements for the initial task order, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Refugio, Texas. Tailor your qualifications to demonstrate your ability to successfully complete such a project. Clearly articulate your approach to project management and how you would ensure timely and effective delivery of services under an on-call contract.