How to bid on Professional Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services for Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6

What Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 is buying

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 is seeking firms to provide professional construction inspection and materials testing services. These services are for the Corley Diversion Project.

This project is federally funded by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Firms must comply with federal requirements for the CDBG Regional Mitigation Program, including active SAM.gov registration.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was published on August 08, 2026. All responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM on August 27, 2026. Late submittals will not be accepted.

Qualifications will be publicly opened, and only the names of responding firms will be read aloud at the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 facilities. Firms are invited to attend this opening.

Questions about the requirements must be submitted in writing to Karen K. Johnson by 1:00 PM CST on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms specializing in construction inspection and materials testing. Firms must be prepared to meet federal compliance requirements, including those related to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

Contractors and subcontractors must have an active registration with System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from federal assistance programs.

How to respond

To access the full Request for Qualifications packet, you can obtain it from the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 website or request a copy via email to [email protected].

Submit an original and three copies of your qualifications. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Place your qualifications in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Request Name: Professional Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services, Request No: RFQ26-019/KKJ, and Due Date/Time: 2:00 PM, August 27, 2026. Mail or deliver your response to the Purchasing Department at Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6, 6550 Walden Rd., Beaumont, Texas 77707.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all federal requirements outlined in the RFQ packet, especially those concerning HUD funding and the Texas General Land Office. Ensure your firm's SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date.

Pay close attention to the submission instructions, including the requirement for an original and three copies, and the specific labeling for the sealed envelope. Since electronic submissions are not accepted, plan for timely physical delivery to avoid being rejected as non-responsive.

Address all aspects of the requested qualifications thoroughly. Highlight your firm's experience with similar construction inspection and materials testing projects, particularly those involving federal funding and compliance.