Lanier County LWCF RFP_engineering.docx

Lanier County Board of Commissioners 56 W. Main St. #9 Lakeland, GA 31635

(229) 482-2088

December 18, 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

Lanier County is requesting qualifications and proposals for selection of an Engineering Firm to provide a full range of engineering services associated with the construction of a new Recreation Complex. The proposed improvements include construction of three softball fields, one soccer field, a concession stand, restrooms, a paved driveway, sidewalks, and parking facilities

Selection of an Engineer for the project will be required to develop concept, schematic design, design development documents, permit drawings, and 100% construction documents as well as provide construction oversight in accordance with the scope of work identified herein. All contracts are subject to Federal and/or State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

As a basic service, all engineering contracts will also include obtaining and maintaining all Build America Buy America (BABA) documentation (particularly manufacturer’s certifications) during construction, which shall be transferred to the grant recipient. The engineer will need to certify to this action at the end of the project.

Firms interested in submitting qualifications for this project are asked to contact Lindsay Ray at the Southern Georgia RC, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601, (229) 333-5277 to request the RFP scoring criterion. Your firm will be asked to mail your reply to the following:

Lanier County Board of Commissioners ATTN: Neil Ginty 56 W. Main St. #9 Lakeland, GA 31635

(229) 482-2088

Proposals mailed to or received at any location other than the above address, or without the required forms, will not be accepted. Proposals must be received at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. No proposals will be accepted after this time and date. Lanier County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.

Lanier County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. Lanier County is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age.

Selections will be based on qualifications, timeframes, and monies, as they relate to the following. However, your firm is encouraged to request the Statement of Qualifications form and the RFP scoring criterion. Scoring of RFP’s will be as follows: Poor (1 point), Fair (2 points), Good (3 points), and Excellent (4 points).

QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME FRAMES:

1. Years in Business in Present Form.

2. Firm’s History and Resource Capability to Perform Required Services.

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3. Firm’s knowledge of the community.

4. Titles, Names, and Addresses of all Officers.

5. List categories in which firm is legally qualified to do business. Include Licenses and Registrations where applicable.

6. Does your firm carry errors and omissions insurance?

7. Will your firm be able to provide necessary documentation for the grant, including Cost Estimates, Preparation of Plans & Specs & Final Design, Surveying for Final Project, Bid Documents, Assistance in Bid Opening, Perform Bid Analysis, Management of Contractor Performance, Inspections, Preparation of Change Orders, and Approval of Contractor’s Request for Payments, as well as Prepare and Submit All Documents to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources?

8. Has your firm been selected previously to provide engineering services for a Federal and/or State Grant program? If “YES”, give specific projects, including project name, location, owner, year, grant/total project amount, contact person(s), and nature of firm’s responsibility.

9. What timeframe do you feel you will need to have final plans and specifications ready for approval by any and all applicable agencies? Please provide this information in months, such as 3 months after Notice of Award to your firm, etc.

10. List key personnel (with qualifications) likely to be involved on these projects and explain their specific role in the work.

11. List three (3) references for the Firm.

COST:

Please provide a specific cost estimate of what you will charge the County to provide Engineering services for this project from start to final close-out, to include but not limited to the following:

· Cost estimates

· Preparation of Plans and Specs and Final Design

· Surveying for final project

· Bid Documents

· Assistance in Bid Opening

· Perform Bid Analysis

· Management of Contractor Performance, Inspections, Preparation of Change Orders, and Approval of Contractor’s Request for Payments

· Prepare and submit all required Reports and Documentation to GA DNR

· BABA Documentation

1. If you are awarded the post award engineering for this project, what would your fee be?

Please be sure to state all costs in your proposal.

If you have any questions pertaining to this RFP, please call Lindsay Ray at (229) 333-5277, or email lray@sgrc.us.

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