Consultant Rate Review Process

Consultant Rate Review Process

Under Texas State statute 2254, the City of Austin is required to negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the selected firm. Prior to awarding a contract, Capital Procurement will request the following information from the consultant and all subconsultants needed to begin the hourly rate review process:

• COA standard titles for all staff that will potentially work on the City contract.

  • Administrative

  • Architect

  • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

  • Engineer

  • Geographic Information System

  • Scientist

  • Surveyor

• Provide Key Personnel named in Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

• Propose hourly raw rate for each Key Personnel and Standard Title. Complete the Rates for Key Personnel (XLS, 46KB) and Rates for Standard Titles (XLS, 53KB) spreadsheets to determine the proposed rates.

• Provide signed Statement of Overhead Rate form.

• Propose profit based on degree of cost responsibility. 

To learn more about the Consultant Rate Review process, access the informational flier (PDF, 406KB) and presentation (1.5 MB).

Submit loaded hourly rates

To submit loaded hourly rates for approval, complete the approval form. You’ll be prompted to attach the documents identified in the bullets above.

Consultant Rate Review Approval Form

Request a change in Key Personnel

To request a change in Key Personnel, download and complete Attachment 2. Provide the form to the responsible Procurement Specialist.

Attachment 2 (DOCX, 26KB)

Questions?

Email us at CCOprofessionalservices@austintexas.gov.