Lowndes Co Engineering Procurement AD.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

Lowndes County is requesting qualifications and proposals for selection of an Engineering Firm to provide pre- and post-award services for various community and economic development projects. Pre- and post-award services will include, but are not limited to, preparing preliminary engineering report, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. Lowndes County is in dire need of Public Infrastructure Improvements, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, street paving, and/or drainage, and is considering applying for federal and/or state funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and/or Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).

Selection of an Engineer for the project will be based on qualifications as they relate to community and economic development needs. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia DCA. Selection could allow your firm to provide pre- and post-award Engineering Services for future community and economic development projects for a limited time period based on the funding of the grant.

Firms interested in submitting proposals for this project are asked to contact Korrelle Trollmann at the Southern Georgia RC, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601, (229) 333-5277 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form, the Section 3 Forms (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status), and the RFP scoring criterion. Your firm will be asked to mail or hand deliver your reply to the following:

Lowndes County Board of Commissioners ATTN: Amy Woods, Purchasing Agent 327 N. Ashley St.

Valdosta, GA 31601 Office Number: 229-671-2527

Proposals mailed to or received at any location other than the above address will not be accepted. Proposals must be received at the above address no later than Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM. No proposals will be accepted after this time and date. Lowndes County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.

Lowndes County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Lowndes County also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Lowndes 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.

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