Amendment No 1.pdf

1/16/2026

AMENDMENT TO ADVERTISED CONTRACT

PROJECT NAME: Professional Engineering Design Services for Winn Road at South Paulding High School Driveway Intersection Improvement Project

BID # 26016-1509

COUNTY: PAULDING

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 1

LETTING DATE: February 13, 2026

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS ARE HEREBY MADE TO THIS CONTRACT.

THE BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ANY NECESSARY CHANGES IN

INK IN THE PROPOSAL. BIDDER SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT

BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE SPACE ON THE AMENDMENT

CERTIFICATION PAGE.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS AMENDMENT:

• Updated advertisement to include a pre-bid meeting on January 26, 2025.

• Updated page 17 of the proposal document with revised pre-bid meeting date.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Paulding County Department of Finance, 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132 until:

10:00 AM, E.S.T. on Friday, February 13, 2026

For the project known as:

RFP # 26016-1509

Professional Engineering Design Services for Winn Road at South Paulding High School Driveway Intersection Improvement Project

Proposals will be received no later than 10:00 AM EST in the Finance Department – Purchasing Division, 2nd floor, 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. Proposals received after the designated time will not be considered. The OWNER of the project is the Paulding County Board of Commissioners.

The approximate extent and character of the Work is generally described as follows:

Paulding County is soliciting Qualification-Based Proposals for engineering design services for an intersection improvement project at Winn Road (CR 268) and South Paulding High School in unincorporated Paulding County. The project must be designed to achieve at least a Level of Service “C” 20 years from the base / open year. Initial evaluation of alternatives for intersection improvements favors installation of a single lane roundabout at this location.

Proposers shall inform themselves concerning Georgia Law and comply with same.

To obtain a full copy of the RFP, submit a written request via email to purchase@paulding.gov stating your name, company and contact information. The telephone number to the Purchasing Department is 770-443- 7512. There is no charge to request this proposal.

A virtual non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom:

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87203817577?pwd=EJ0vZCFinrQKMydAIEHYABEZqSqPfG.1

Each proposal requires two (2) submittals per package. The Technical Proposals (1 unbound original, 5 bound copies and an electronic version) must be completed and submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE, addressed to the OWNER. Each sealed envelope containing a Proposal must be plainly marked on the outside as, RFP # 26016-1509 Engineering Design Services for Winn Road at South Paulding High School driveway Intersection Improvement Project and include on the envelope the due date and time along with the company or individual submitting the proposal.

The Cost Proposal (1 hard copy) must be completed and submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE, addressed to the OWNER. Each sealed envelope containing a Proposal must be plainly marked on the outside as, RFP # 26016-1509 Professional Engineering Design Services for Winn Road at South Paulding High School driveway Intersection Improvement Project – Cost Proposal, and include on the envelope the due date and time along with the company or individual submitting the proposal.

If the proposal is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal must be enclosed in a separate mailing envelope to the attention of the OWNER at the address previously given.

Paulding County will consider the competency and responsibility of bidders in making the award. The Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit form must be submitted with all bid packages.

mailto:purchase@paulding.gov https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87203817577?pwd=EJ0vZCFinrQKMydAIEHYABEZqSqPfG.1

Paulding County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities and technicalities, to reject portions of the proposals, and to award contracts in a manner consistent with the County and the laws governing the State of Georgia.

Tara Goldin Paulding County Purchasing Manager

5.08 Overhead/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

6.01 (a) Soil Survey Studies

9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan

2. Proposers will be evaluated for experience and performance criteria based on possession of high ethical and professional standing, recent planning experience, design of roundabout projects, ability to complete work on time and within the budget, qualifications of personnel, stability of the firm and its work force, knowledge of the planning process and design criteria, and financial soundness of the proposer.

3. Firms will receive a notification from Paulding County outlining the findings of the Selection Committee. In this communication, the County may either notify the firms of intended selection or provide instructions for additional information or interview. Criteria for the remainder of the selection process will be communicated in the Finalist Notification.

4. At the discretion of the Selection Committee, an interview may be requested. Each finalist firm shall be notified in writing and informed of the place, date, and time for the interview session. Detailed interview instructions and requirements of the finalist will be provided in the Notification to Finalist.

Firms shall not address any questions, prior to the Interview, to anyone other than the County’s designated contact.

4.3. Schedule of Events, Negotiation of Fee, and Final Scope of Work

The following Schedule of Events represents Paulding County’s best estimate of the Schedule that will be followed in the selection process. All times indicated are prevailing times in the Atlanta, Georgia Area.

Paulding County reserves the right to adjust the schedules as the County deems necessary.

Response to RFP

Paulding County issues public advertisement 01/09/26 5:00PM

Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting 10:00 AM

Question Deadline 02/03/26 12:00PM

Deadline for submission of Proposal 02/13/25 10:00AM

Interview (if needed per discretion of PCDOT) 03/02/26 TBD

Tentative Board of Commissioners Approval 03/24/25 6:00 PM

If selected, the highest-ranking firm(s) sealed cost proposal will be opened and the final scope of work(s) shall

01/26/26

Paulding County is soliciting Qualification-Based Proposals for engineering design services for an intersection improvement project at Winn Road (CR 268) and South Paulding High School in unincorporated Paulding County. The project must be designed to...