Architectural, Engineering and Surveying Consultants

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 2023 Procurement Plan
• Consultant Information Meetings
• Advertised Contracts
• Selected Consultants
• DRIVE Mentor-Mentee Program

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 - November 2021
• Electronic Submittals Presentation - October 14, 2020

Projected Contract Solicitations

• 2022 Fiscal Year
• 2023 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 2022-Ver 11
  • Cost Plus Fixed Fee Master Template Setup Video - July 2022-Ver 1
  • Cost Plus Fixed Fee How to Complete a Monthly Invoice Video - July 2022-Ver 1
• Specified Rate and Unit Cost (SR and UC)
  • SR and UC Invoice Template and Instruction Package - June 2022-Ver 10
  • SR and UC Master Template Setup Video - May 2022-Ver 2
    
  • SR and UC How to Complete a Monthly Invoice Video - May 2022-Ver 2
     
• Lump Sum (LS)
  • Lump Sum (LS) Invoice Template and Instruction Package - July 2022-Ver 7
    
  • Lump Sum Master Template Setup Video - May 2022-Ver 2
  • Lump Sum How to Complete a Monthly Invoice Video – May 2022-Ver 2

Invoice Resources

• Invoice Frequently Asked Questions
• Invoicing Process Quick Reference for Consultants - NEW
• PEPS Function Code Mapping
• Utility Engineering Investigation FC Change FAQ
  
• Guidance on Other Direct Expenses

Resources

• Firms Eligible to Do Business with TxDOT
• Screening Checklist:  Non-Federal Process (DBE)
• Screening Checklist:  Non-Federal Process (HUB)
  
• Screening Checklist:  Federal Process
• DBE NAICS Codes for Standard Work Categories
• Contract Negotiation Rules of Engagement
• Contract Management Staffing Categories - NEW
• Errors and Omissions in Professional Services Contracts
• Forms
• Service Centers
• Computer Aided Drawings
• DES 727 - 3D OpenRoads Training
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Environmental Management System (EMS) Training