23-016 Utility Temp Labor

This is a competitive sealed bid solicitation file for the City of Fairburn, Georgia, which encompasses multiple jurisdictional opportunities including temporary labor services for the Albany Utilities Department, copy paper procurement for the Houston County School District, cell block door replacement services for the Floyd County Board of Commissioners, and an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Fairburn. The primary focus is the City of Fairburn's request for proposals on an Economic Development Strategic Plan, with proposals due July 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. EST and written questions due July 5, 2023. The scope consists of three phases: Phase I data collection and trends analysis; Phase II stakeholder engagement through workshops and surveys to develop a SWOT analysis; and Phase III facilitation of stakeholder input to establish economic development vision, goals, measurable objectives, and implementation strategies. The final deliverable shall include an economic overview with market analysis, SWOT findings, strategic plan with vision and goals, performance evaluation criteria, and partnership capacity descriptions. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is specified. Submissions must include one original document and one flash drive delivered to 56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213. The selected consultant is expected to be present in Fairburn for key project milestones with regular virtual check-ins.

Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale comprising approach (25 points), consultant firm qualifications and experience (30 points), key staff qualifications and experience (25 points), and magnitude of budget (20 points). Consultant responses must not exceed five pages excluding addenda and include a letter of interest, project team identification with organization chart, team member qualifications and resumes, project references with contact information, and an estimated budget range submitted in a separate sealed envelope. No specific budget or contract duration is disclosed. No local-vendor preference or set-aside applies, and national firms without Georgia offices are eligible to compete. All submissions must include executed affidavits regarding drug-free workplace compliance, E-Verify participation, non-collusion certification, and compliance with the City's Financial Management and Purchasing Policies. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive technicalities, award multiple contractors, and negotiate final fees with the selected consultant.