Cool & Connected Corridors Phase 02 Design Consultant

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority / TIRZ #3 is seeking qualifications from a multidisciplinary design consultant to develop implementable streetscape, sidewalk, Buffalo Bayou access, accessibility, safety, landscaping, shade, and lighting improvements for Cool & Connected Corridors Phase 02 in Downtown Houston.

City of Houston > Downtown Redevelopment Authority / Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3


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DRA / RFQ-261009
Nov 03, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
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cassie.hoeprich@downtownhouston.org
Description

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority / TIRZ #3 is seeking a multidisciplinary design consultant to advance Cool & Connected Corridors Phase 02 from existing concepts and Phase 01 standards through implementable design. The work will address targeted downtown streets, sidewalks, Buffalo Bayou access points and trail connections, pedestrian connectivity, ADA accessibility, safety, wayfinding, gateway treatments, landscaping, tree canopy, shade structures, pedestrian lighting, irrigation, structural elements, and related public-realm improvements. The selected consultant will perform field verification and existing-conditions analysis; refine conceptual and schematic designs; prepare permitting, bidding, procurement, fabrication, and construction documentation; develop cost estimates and presentation materials; coordinate required professional disciplines and agencies; support two public engagement events and two committee or board presentations; and produce an updated Cool & Connected Corridors design-standards package. Qualifications must include a letter of interest and availability, proposed scope, schedule and deliverables, consultant and team information, key-personnel identification and resumes, at least three comparable urban project examples with hyperlinks, and three client reference letters. The submission is limited to 20 pages and must be a single digital PDF.

Classification Codes
NAICS541320Landscape Architectural Services
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
streetscape designlandscape architecturepedestrian lighting design
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference (required)
Via Zoom; link will be made available on the Downtown Houston+ procurement webpage.
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 26, 2026-Final Addendum
Nov 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Statements of Qualifications Due
Nov 11, 2026-Short-Listed Proposer Interviews (required)
Interviews will be held either in person at the DRA offices or via Zoom; the project principal and project manager, if different, must attend.
Nov 12, 2026-Highest-Ranked Proposer Notification
Dec 1, 2026-Agreement Negotiations End
Dec 8, 2026-DRA Board Authorization Meeting
Dec 9, 2026-Final Proposer Notifications
Dec 18, 2026-Agreement Execution Period Ends
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
Yes
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