TxDOT uses Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) to procure architectural, engineering and surveying services.

Under QBS, TxDOT selects firms based on their qualifications. We do not ask for or make any selection based on cost. Cost is negotiated once a firm is selected.

Get Started
Get started on becoming precertified or administratively qualified.

• Become Precertified
• Become Administratively Qualified

Find Opportunities

Find and get information on current contracts with architectural, engineering and surveying services.

• Fiscal Year 2021 Procurement Plan
• Consultant Information Meetings
• Advertised Contracts
• Selected Consultants

Bonfire Electronic Submittal Platform
PEPS procurements are posted in the Bonfire electronic submittal and evaluation tool (eSET) prior to each wave. Vendors will use eSET to submit responses to PEPS solicitations.

• Bonfire Frequently Asked Questions - April 2021
• Electronic Submittals Presentation - October 14, 2020

Projected Contract Solicitations

• 2021 Fiscal Year
• 2022 Fiscal Year
  

PEPS Presentations

• Fireside Chats
• PEPS Conference

Manage Active Contracts
Project managers can submit required reporting information and view their contract data by using Professional Services Contract Administration Management System (PS-CAMS).

• Manage Active Contracts with PS-CAMS
• Work Authorization Negotiation Rules of Engagement
• Work Authorization Assignment

Perform Administrative Tasks
Make firm and employee updates to your precertification. Submit for your annual eligibility.

• Annual Firm Precertification Renewal with CCIS
• Update Firm and Employee Precertification Information with CCIS
• Annual Administrative Qualification Re-analysis
• Insurance Requirements

Invoicing for Professional Services

The Invoice Template published on the website will be the most current template. Always use the current template. Do not submit the invoice more than once as this will cause a delay in processing. Submit all invoice questions to: PEPS_Invoice_Center@txdot.gov

Invoice Template Packages and Resources

• Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)
  Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Invoice Template and Instruction Package - June 2021-Ver 6
  
  
• Specified Rate and Unit Cost (SR and UC)
  • SR and UC Invoice Template Package - March 2021-Ver 4
  • SR and UC Master Template Setup Video - Feb. 2021-Ver 1
  • SR and UC How to Complete a Monthly Invoice Video - Feb. 2021-Ver 1
     
• Lump Sum (LS)
  Lump Sum (LS) Invoice Template and Instruction Package - May 2021-Ver 3

Invoice Resources

• Invoice Templates Overview
• Invoice Frequently Asked Questions
  
• PEPS Function Code Mapping
  
• Guidance on Other Direct Expenses

Resources

• Contract Negotiation Rules of Engagement
• Statement of Qualifications Screening Checklist (DBE)
• Statement of Qualifications Screening Checklist (HUB)
  
• Proposal Screening Checklist
• Errors and Omissions in Professional Services Contracts
• Forms
• Service Centers
• Firms Eligible to Do Business with TxDOT
• Pre-Certified Work Categories and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Work Codes for Federally Funded Contracts
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Compliance Overview - Dec. 12, 2018 presentation
• Computer Aided Drawings
• DES 727 - 3D OpenRoads Training