RFP 26_69_1514.pdf
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Forsyth County, Georgia for comprehensive Transportation Engineering and Design Services on an as-needed basis. The County seeks to establish Master Agreements with multiple qualified consulting firms to provide professional engineering, planning, design, environmental, surveying, traffic engineering, utility coordination, and public involvement services for transportation-related capital improvement projects. Services encompass roadway improvements, intersection enhancements, roundabouts, sidewalks, multi-use trails, bridges, culverts, traffic signal installations, and drainage improvements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the EUNA Procurement portal by October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (EST), with firm names to be announced at 2:30 p.m. (EST) the same day. The deadline for submitting questions is October 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (EST). Master Agreements will begin upon execution and continue through December 31, 2031, subject to annual appropriation. The County anticipates awarding multiple Master Agreements; however, award does not guarantee minimum expenditure, minimum revenue, or any particular share of work.
Prime Consultants must be currently prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Area Classes 3.02 (Two-Lane or Multi-Lane Urban Roadway Design) and 3.13 (Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians), with additional Area Classes satisfied by the prime consultant and/or approved subconsultants. Technical proposals are limited to twenty pages and will be evaluated on firm qualifications and transportation experience (30 points), Project Manager and key discipline leads (20 points), technical approach and task order delivery (25 points), capacity and responsiveness (15 points), and past performance and references (10 points). Compensation for individual Task Orders will be negotiated separately on an hourly not-to-exceed, lump sum, unit-rate, or other approved basis, with established billing rates serving as maximums. Proposers must complete and separately submit a detailed Fee Schedule identifying hourly rates for various personnel classifications and SUE unit rates. All proposals must remain valid for at least 180 days from the due date, and proposals become property of Forsyth County.
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Forsyth County Procurement Department
2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 3100 Cumming, GA 30041 | Phone 770.888.8872
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP NO. 26-69-1514
Transportation Engineering & Design Services As-Needed
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Cumming, GA
Closing Date and Time:
October 29, 2026 / 2:00 p.m.
FORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA
Request for Proposal No. 26-69-1514
Transportation Engineering & Design Services As-Needed
1. PURPOSE AND INTENT
Forsyth County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (“County”) is soliciting Proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide Transportation Engineering and Design Services on an as-needed basis for transportation-related capital improvement projects throughout the County.
The County intends to establish Master Agreements with multiple qualified firms to provide professional engineering, planning, design, environmental, surveying, traffic engineering, utility coordination, public involvement, and related services associated with the development and delivery of transportation projects. Services may include, but are not limited to, roadway improvements, intersection improvements, roundabouts, sidewalks, multi-use trails, bridges, culverts, traffic signal installations and modifications, drainage improvements, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
2. CONTRACT STRUCTURE AND TERM
The County anticipates multiple awards. The Master Agreements will begin upon execution and, subject to annual appropriation and the terms of the Professional Services Agreement, are anticipated to continue through December 31, 2031.
The Master Agreements are non-exclusive. The County may procure the same or similar services through other contracts, solicitations, cooperative arrangements, or other lawful procurement methods when determined to be in the County’s best interest.
Individual Task Orders may be negotiated on an hourly not-to-exceed, lump sum, Unit-rate, or other compensation basis expressly approved by the County. The billing rates established under the Master Agreement will serve as maximum rates for applicable Task Orders unless otherwise approved in writing.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultants shall provide comprehensive transportation engineering and related professional services, either with their own forces or through approved subconsultants. The following list is representative and is not intended to be exhaustive.
• Transportation Design: roadway on new alignment; roadway realignment; widening;
sidewalks; multi-use trails; intersection improvements; turn lanes; roundabouts;
drainage; hydraulic analysis; concept, preliminary and final plans; right-of-way plans and plats; erosion control plans; utility plans; staging plans; and cost estimates.
• Traffic Engineering: traffic studies and surveys, speed studies, signal and stop warrants, operational analyses, and other planning, design and evaluation services.
• Traffic Signal Design: signal timing, pedestrian accommodations, equipment selection, and design consistent with applicable GDOT, MUTCD, and Forsyth County standards.
• Structural Design and Inspection: bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and related structures.
• Landscape Architecture and Pavement Design.
• Survey Services: Provide topographic, boundary, right-of-way, and utility survey services as required by individual Task Orders, including property and easement research, utility and drainage information, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Quality Levels A and B, and other survey services necessary to support project design.
Survey services and deliverables shall comply with applicable GDOT survey requirements and standards and shall include Bentley OpenRoads-compatible electronic files when required by the County.
• Public Involvement: coordination, meetings, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of public outreach materials and displays.
• Lighting Design and, when requested, installation acceptance inspection.
• Utility Coordination: coordination with public and private utility owners, conflict identification and resolution, and utility certification.
• Environmental Services: environmental assessment and related documentation, including applicable federal and GDOT processes.
• Geotechnical and other supporting technical services necessary for successful project delivery.
Deliverables may include, but not limited to, construction plans, signing and marking plans, right-of way plans, erosion control plans, and staging plans. Environmental, engineering, and geotechnical studies may be required as identified in individual Task Orders. All deliverables shall be in accordance with but not limited, Electronic Data Guidelines, Plan Presentation Guide, NEPA and the GDOT Environmental Procedure Manual, GDOT Design Policy Manual, GDOT Drainage Manual, and the GDOT Bridge and Structures Design Manual.
4. TASK ORDER ASSIGNMENT PROCESS
The County retains sole discretion to determine whether, when, and to which awarded consultant a Task Order will be offered.
Task Order assignment may consider:
• Project-specific qualifications and specialized expertise
• Availability of the proposed Project Manager and key discipline personnel
• Current workload, demonstrated capacity, and ability to meet the required schedule
• Past performance on County projects and other relevant projects
• Responsiveness and quality of prior deliverables
• Familiarity with the project, corridor, funding requirements, or applicable regulatory processes
• Proposed approach and staffing
• Reasonableness of the negotiated fee and consistency with established billing rates
• Any other project specific factor the County determines is relevant to successful delivery
The County may request a project-specific scope, staffing plan, schedule, qualifications, and/or fee proposal from one or more awarded consultants before issuing a Task Order.
No work shall begin until the Task Order is fully authorized by the County.
5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – PASS/FAIL
Proposals must satisfy all minimum qualifications below to advance to scored evaluation.
• The Prime Consultant must be currently prequalified by the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) in Area Class 3.02, Two-Lane or Multi-Lane Urban Roadway Design, and Area Class 3.13, Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians.
Required GDOT Area Classes The Prime Consultant and proposed team must possess the GDOT prequalifications listed below. The Prime Consultant must independently hold the Area Classes identified as “Prime Required.” All remaining Area Classes may be satisfied by the Prime Consultant and/or proposed subconsultants. All required prequalifications must be current as of the proposal due date. Failure to demonstrate all required Area Classes may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.
Requirement Area Class Description
Prime Required 3.02 Two-Lane or Multi-Lane Urban Roadway Design
Prime Required 3.13 Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians
Team 1.06(a) NEPA Team 1.06(b) History Team 1.06(c) Air Quality Team 1.06(d) Noise Team 1.06(e) Ecology Team 1.06(f) Archaeology Team 1.06(h) Bat Surveys Team 1.10 Traffic Analysis Team 3.01 Two-Lane or Multi-Lane
Rural Roadway Design Team 3.02 Two-Lane or Multi-Lane
Urban Roadway Design Team 3.03 Multi-Lane Urban
Roadway Widening and Reconstruction
Team 3.06 Traffic Operations Studies Team 3.07 Traffic Operations Design Team 3.08 Landscape Architecture
Design
Team 3.10 Utility Coordination Team 3.12 Hydraulic and
Hydrological Studies (Roadway)
Team 3.13 Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians
Team 3.15 Highway and Outdoor Lighting
Team 4.01 Minor Bridge Design Team 4.02 Major Bridge Design Team 5.01 Land Surveying Team 5.02 Engineering Surveying Team 5.08 Overhead/Subsurface
Utility Engineering (SUE) Team 6.01(a) Soil Survey Studies Team 6.01(b) Geological and
Geophysical Studies Team 6.02 Bridge Foundation Studies Team 9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan
Proposers shall include an Area Class Summary identifying which firm will satisfy each required Area Class and the applicable prequalification expiration date. The Prime Consultant and each applicable subconsultant shall also provide its current GDOT Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications.
6. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall be submitted electronically through the County’s EUNA Procurement portal. Proposals must be clear, concise, responsive to the requested information, and organized in the exact order below.
The technical proposal is limited to twenty (20) pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents, required forms, Area Class/Capability Matrix, GDOT qualification notices, fee schedule, and resumes. Minimum font size is 11 point. Resumes are limited to two (2) pages per individual.
7. PROPOSAL CONTENT
7.1 Cover/Transmittal Letter and Required Forms – Pass/Fail
• Full legal name and legal form of the firm; headquarters and primary office responsible for this contract.
• Primary proposal contact name, title, telephone number, and email address.
• Statement confirming the proposal is valid for at least 180 days from the proposal due date.
• Disclosure of material business litigation involving the proposing firm, subsidiaries, officers, or principals during the preceding five years, including status/disposition.
• Completed required affidavits, addendum acknowledgement, Area Class/Capability Matrix, and GDOT qualification documentation.
7.2 Firm Qualifications and Relevant Transportation Experience 30 Points
Describe the Prime Consultant’s qualifications and experience delivering transportation projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function. Emphasize experience with local government transportation programs, GDOT and federally funded processes where applicable, multi-discipline delivery, and on-call/as-needed professional services contracts.
Provide up to five representative projects completed or substantially completed within the last seven years. For each, identify the client, location, dates, project description, services performed, project construction value or design fee as applicable, key personnel involved, and current client contact information.
7.3 Project Manager and Key Discipline Leads 20 Points
Identify the proposed Project Manager and key discipline leads. For each, provide education, professional registration/certification, relevant transportation experience, similar project experience, and experience with applicable GDOT/federal processes, manuals, guidance, and standards.
The County expects personnel identified in the proposal to be available for Task Order assignments. Substitution of the Project Manager or key personnel after award requires prior written County approval. Any replacement must have qualifications and experience comparable to or greater than the individual proposed.
7.4 Technical Approach and Task Order Delivery 25 Points
Describe the firm’s approach to delivering as-needed transportation assignments from initial Task Order request through final deliverable. Address, at a minimum:
• Scoping and fee development
• Project management, scheduling, milestone control, and budget management
• Quality assurance/quality control and independent technical review
• Coordination among disciplines and subconsultants
• Utility coordination and conflict management
• Permitting and coordination
• Public/stakeholder involvement when applicable
• Management of design changes, comments, RFIs, and construction phase design support
• Document control, electronic deliverables, and record retention
• Methods used to identify risks early and prevent schedule or cost impacts
7.5 Capacity, Availability and Responsiveness 15 Points
Describe the team’s current and anticipated workload and its ability to support multiple concurrent County Task Orders. Identify the primary office responsible for the work, available staffing by discipline, typical mobilization time following a Task Order request, and the process used to allocate resources when multiple assignments require simultaneous attention.
Explain how the proposed team will maintain continuity, responsiveness, and schedule performance throughout the term of the Master Agreement.
7.6 Past Performance and References 10 Points
Provide three references for similar transportation engineering/design engagements performed within the last five years. Include organization, public/private designation, contact name and title, telephone number, email address, description of services, dates, and contract value.
The County may consider the proposer’s prior performance for Forsyth County and may contact any source believed to have relevant information regarding capability, quality, responsiveness, integrity, and performance.
7.7 Fee Schedule ( separately uploaded)
Proposers shall complete the Fee Schedule included with this RFP and upload it separately in EUNA. The Fee Schedule must not be included in the technical proposal.
Inclusion of pricing in the technical proposal may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.
Fees for individual Task Orders will be negotiated separately based upon the specific scope, staffing, schedule, and deliverables required.
Task Order fees will be negotiated separately. The County may negotiate rates lower than the Master Agreement maximum rates based on the nature, duration, staffing, or volume of an assignment.
8. EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA
The County will first review proposals for responsiveness and satisfaction of all Pass/Fail requirements. Responsive and responsible proposals that satisfy the minimum qualifications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee.
Evaluation Criterion Points Minimum Qualifications / Required Forms Pass/Fail Firm Qualifications & Relevant Transportation Experience
Project Manager & Key Discipline Leads 20 Technical Approach & Task Order Delivery 25 Capacity, Availability & Responsiveness 15 Past Performance & References 10
TOTAL 100
9. INTERVIEWS / PRESENTATIONS
The County may, but is not required to, invite one or more highest-ranked proposers to interviews or presentations. If conducted, all invited proposers will receive substantially equivalent instructions and opportunity. The County may establish interview scoring and may use interview results to supplement or replace portions of the written proposal score as stated in the invitation.
10. MULTIPLE AWARD / NO GUARANTEE OF WORK
The County anticipates awarding Master Agreements to multiple firms. The number of awards will be determined by the County based on the quality and breadth of proposals received and the County’s anticipated needs. Award of a Master Agreement does not guarantee a Task Order, minimum expenditure, minimum revenue, or any particular share of County work.
11. GENERAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS
EUNA Submission Proposals MUST be submitted in the format prescribed herein. Failure to comply with the directions listed in this RFP, or omission of requested information could result in disqualification of your firm’s proposal.
Forsyth County uses a procurement portal powered by EUNA Procurement formerly Bonfire Interactive (“Bonfire”) for accepting and evaluating bids, statements of qualification, and proposals digitally, found by using the link:
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Procurement/Bids-Results
Proposals shall only be accepted online through the EUNA Portal.
Proposals are due 2:00 p.m., (EST) October 29, 2026. Names of submitting firms will then be read aloud at 2:30 p.m. (EST), October 29, 2026. All interested parties and the general public are invited.
Questions and Addenda ALL QUESTIONS are to be asked via EUNA under Opportunity Q&A. Responses to substantive questions will be provided as written Addenda and will be posted under Public Files in EUNA. The deadline for questions is October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (EST).
Proposals and Pricing Information received will become the property of Forsyth County and shall be used as the County sees fit. All information contained in the Proposals and Pricing Information will remain confidential until after the awarding and signing of the contract.
Restriction of Communication From advertisement through award, proposers shall not contact County employees, elected officials, evaluation committee members, or project team members regarding this solicitation except through the authorized procurement process. Unauthorized contact may result in disqualification.
Cost of Proposal Forsyth County assumes no responsibility or liability for the costs incurred by the submitting firm to prepare and/or submit a proposal. The entire cost of preparing and submitting Proposals and Pricing Information, or any work in connection therewith will be borne by the submitting firm or team of firms.
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Procurement/Bids-Results
Proposal Validity Proposals shall remain valid and irrevocable for at least 180 days after the proposal due date unless released earlier by the County.
Connectivity The County shall not be responsible for errors of any kind or nature occurring in the transmission or downloading/uploading of any documents from the website. The County does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to this or other related websites. Operation of this website may be affected from time to time by numerous factors outside of our control. Site problems, user problems, internet problems, power outages, or routine maintenance may interrupt or prevent access to information, documents, and/or submission capabilities
Prohibition of Gratuities Firms shall not offer any gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of influencing consideration of this proposal.
Ownership of Material Ownership of all data, material, and documentation originated and prepared for the County pursuant to the Contract shall belong exclusively to the County.
Agreement Attached to this RFP is a draft form of a Professional Services Agreement which contains terms and conditions of the contractual arrangement for the services. Such form of agreement will be modified as appropriate, in the County’s discretion, to include any additional specific terms related to the services being provided. Any questions regarding the form of the Professional Services Agreement must be submitted in writing by the deadline for questions specified in this RFP.
Changes No change will be made to this RFP except by written modification by the County Procurement Department. Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing and received at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.
Withdrawal of Proposal Proposals may be withdrawn by written request only, if the request is received prior to the time and date set for the opening of proposals. Negligence on the part of the Proposer in preparing its proposal confers no right of withdrawal or modification of its proposal after proposal has been opened. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 180 days after time has been called on the date of opening.
Exceptions to Specifications Any award resulting from this RFP shall bind the Proposer to all terms, conditions and specifications set forth in this RFP. Proposers whose proposals do not conform should so note on separate page if necessary. While the County reserves the right to make an award to a nonconforming proposer when in the best interest of the County, such awards will not be readily made, and proposers are urged to conform to the greatest extent possible.
No exceptions will be considered to have been taken by a Proposer unless it is properly set out as provided above. No exception will be deemed to have been taken by the County unless incorporated in an award resulting from this RFP and so stated.
Reservation of Rejection or Cancellation The County reserves the right to cancel the RFP or to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to any solicitation, to reject any portion thereof, or to waive any minor irregularity or administrative requirement, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that such cancellation, rejection, or waiver is in the best interests of the County.
Inspection of Records The records of the Procurement Department are open and accessible to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Open Records Act. Requests for inspection of records must be in writing, must be reasonable, must contain sufficient information to facilitate retrieval, and must not interfere with the orderly operation of the Procurement Department.
Proposers are cautioned that any documentation submitted with or in support of a bid or proposal will become subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Labeling such information “Confidential,” “Proprietary,” or in any other manner will not protect this material from public inspection upon request.
Trade Secrets Careful consideration should be given before submitting confidential information to the County. The County’s disclosure of records and documentation is governed by the Georgia’s Open Records Act, which permits public scrutiny of most materials collected as part of this process. If Proposer submits information that contains trade secret information and if Proposer wishes to keep such information confidential, Proposer must submit and attach to such information an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information constitutes trade secrets pursuant to the Georgia Trade Secrets Act of 1990, O.C.G.A. §10-1-760 et seq., and the Proposer and County will follow the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34) related thereto.
Regulatory Agencies Successful Proposer will be responsible for all required permits or license required by any regulatory agency of the city, county, state or federal governments. Further, successful proposer will be responsible for meeting all requirements of any regulation(s) or guideline(s) of any of the said governments or any independent agency recognized by said governments as publisher of any such regulation(s) or guideline(s).
Independent Contractors The Proposer represents to Forsyth County that it is fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the functions provided for herein and that it is properly equipped, organized and financed to perform such functions. The Proposer shall finance its own operations hereunder, shall operate as an independent contractor and not as the agent of Forsyth County and nothing contained in this RFP or a contract resulting from same shall be construed to constitute the Proposer or any of its employees, servants, or agents or subcontractors as a partner, employee, servant or agent of the County nor shall either party have any authority to bind the other in any respect, it being intended that each shall remain an independent contractor.
Required Forms All Proposing firms will be required to complete, execute, and submit with its proposal the following:
• Affidavit of Non-Collusion
• Contractor Affidavit and Agreement
• Subcontractor Affidavit (if applicable)
• Addendum Acknowledgement
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(This Affidavit is Part of the Bid Documents)
BID DATE:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Transportation Engineering & Design Services As-Needed
STATE OF _______________}
COUNTY OF _____________}
__________________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is ______________________________________ (the sole owner, a partner, president, secretary, etc.) of ______________________________________________________ the party making the foregoing Proposal or Bid; that such Bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham;
that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham Bid, or that such other person refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the Bid Price of affiant or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Bid Price, or that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against Forsyth County, or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements in said Proposal or Bid are true; and further, that such Bidder has not, directly or indirectly submitted this Bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof.
Affiant: Date:
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ___________________, 202____ by ________________________________________, Printed name of affiant making statement.
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who appeared before me.
Personally Known Or Produced Identification (ID)
Type of ID ID# (last 4 digits only) ID Expiration Date
Notary Public My Commission Expires: (Notary Seal)
CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A.
§ 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of Forsyth County, Georgia, has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91.
Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b).
Contractor agrees that the employee-number category designated below is applicable to the Contractor:
□ 500 or more employees □ 100 or more employees □ Fewer than 100 employees
Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:
E-Verify Company ID Number
Date of Enrollment
Name of Contractor
Transportation Engineering & Design Services As-Needed Name of Project
Forsyth County, Georgia Name of Public Employer
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _________________, 202___ in _______________________ (city), _______ (state).
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON
THE _____ DAY OF _________________, 202___.
Notary Public My Commission Expires: ________________
[NOTARY SEAL]
SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with _______________________ (name of contractor) on behalf of Forsyth County, Georgia, has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. The undersigned subcontractor will forward notice of the receipt of an affidavit from a sub-subcontractor to the contractor within five (5) business days of receipt.
Subcontractor agrees that the employee-number category designated below is applicable to the Subcontractor:
□ 500 or more employees □ 100 or more employees □ Fewer than 100 employees
Subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:
E-Verify Company ID Number
Date of Enrollment
Name of Subcontractor
Transportation Engineering & Design Services As-Needed Name of Project
Forsyth County, Georgia Name of Public Employer
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on _________________, 202____ in _________________________(city), ______(state).
Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON
THE _______ DAY OF ________________,202___.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: _______________
[NOTARY SEAL]
ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
RFP NO: 26-69-1514
The undersigned Proposer acknowledges receipt and review of all addenda issued for this solicitation and confirms that all addenda have been reviewed and incorporated into the solicitation.
The undersigned further acknowledges that failure to confirm the receipt of addenda is cause for rejection of proposal.
It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure receipt of all addenda issued.
Addendum No. Date Issued
If no addenda were issued, mark “N/A” above.
By signing below, the Proposer affirms that its Proposal is submitted without exceptions, qualifications, or deviations from the requirements of this Request for Proposal and associated Contract Documents.
Authorized Signature:
Print Name: Date:
Area Class Summary Example Respondents should complete a table similar to the below and indicate by placing an “X” in the appropriate column indicating the firm which meets each required area class for each specific project with particular emphasis on the area classes which the Prime must hold as well as the sub-consultants. The below table is a full listing of all area classes.
Since no single advertisement would require every area class, Respondents should delete all the area classes which are not applicable to the project they are pursuing and only include the ones applicable. Particular attention should be paid to the date that consultants certificate expires.
Area Class # Area Class Description Prime Consultant Name Sub- Consultant #1 Name Sub- Consultant #2 Name Sub- Consultant #3 Name
Prequalification Expiration Date
1.01 Statewide Systems Planning
1.02 Urban Area and Regional Transportation Planning
1.03 Aviation Systems Planning
1.04 Mass and Rapid Transportation Planning
1.05 Alternate Systems Planning
1.06(a) NEPA
1.06(b) History
1.06(c) Air Quality
1.06(d) Noise
1.06(e) Ecology
1.06(f) Archaeology
1.06(g) Freshwater Aquatic Surveys
1.06(h) Bat Surveys
1.07 Attitude, Opinion, and Community Value Studies (Public
Involvement)
1.08 Airport Master Planning (AMP)
1.09 Location Studies
1.10 Traffic Analysis
1.11 Traffic and Toll Revenue Studies
1.12 Major Investment Studies
1.13 Non-Motorized transportation Planning
2.01 Mass Transit Program (Systems Management)
2.02 Mass Transit Feasibility and Technical Studies
2.03 Mass Transit Vehicle and Propulsion System
2.04 Mass Transit Controls, Communication and Information Systems
2.05 Mass Transit Architectural Engineering
2.06 Mass Transit Unique Structures
2.07 Mass Transit Electrical and Mechanical System
2.08 Mass Transit Operations Management and Support Services
2.09 Airport Design (AD)
2.10 Mass Transit Program (Systems Marketing)
3.01 Two-Lane or Multi-lane Rural Roadway Design
3.02 Two-Lane or Multi-lane urban Roadway Design
3.03 Multi-Lane Urban Roadway Widening and Reconstruction
3.04 Multi-lane Rural Interstate Limited Access Design
3.05 Multi-lane Urban Interstate Limited Access Design
3.06 Traffic Operations Studies
3.07 Traffic Operations Design
3.08 Landscape Architecture Design
3.09 Traffic Control Systems Analysis, Design & Implementation
3.10 Utility Coordination
3.11 Architecture
3.12 Hydraulic and Hydrological Studies (Roadway)
3.13 Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians
3.14 Historic Rehabilitation
3.15 Highway and Outdoor Lighting
3.16 Value Engineering (VE)
3.17 Toll Facilities Infrastructure Design
4.01 Minor Bridge Design
4.02 Major Bridge Design
4.04 Hydraulic and Hydrological Studies (Bridges)
4.05 Bridge Inspection
5.01 Land Surveying
5.02 Engineering Surveying
5.03 Geodetic Surveying
5.04 Aerial Photography
5.05 Photogrammetry
5.06 Topographic Remote Sensing
5.07 Cartography
5.08 Overhead/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
6.01(a) Soil Survey Studies
6.01(b) Geological and Geophysical Studies
6.02 Bridge Foundation Studies
6.03 Hydraulic and Hydrologic Studies (Soils & Foundation)
6.04(a) Laboratory Testing of Roadway Construction Materials
6.04(b) Field Testing of Roadway Construction Materials
6.05 Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Studies
8.01 Construction Engineering and Supervision
9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan
9.02 Rainfall and Runoff Reporting
9.03 Field Inspection for Erosion Control
FEE SCHEDULE
Proposers shall provide fully loaded hourly billing rates for the personnel classifications listed below. Rates shall include all wages, benefits, overhead, administrative costs, profit, and other costs associated with providing the services, unless otherwise specifically identified.
The rates provided shall establish the maximum hourly billing rates under the resulting Master Agreement. Fees for individual Task Orders will be negotiated separately based upon the specific scope of work, staffing, schedule, and deliverables required.
Proposers may add additional classifications necessary to provide the services identified in this RFP.
Personnel Classification
Hourly Rate
Principal / Principal-in-Charge
Project Manager
Senior Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Structural Engineer
Environmental Specialist
Landscape Architect
Utility Coordinator
Survey Manager
Survey Crew
SUE Personnel
CAD / OpenRoads Designer
GIS Specialist
Public Involvement Specialist
Construction Inspector
Geotechnical Personnel
Administrative Support
Other:
SUE Quality Level A Unit Rates
Service Unit Rate Unpaved Area Test Hole Per Hole $
Paved Area Test Hole Per Hole $
Traffic Control Services Per Day $
Traffic Control Plans and Permitting
Each
Other:
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATE ESCALATION _____________%
SUBCONTRACTOR MARKUP _____________%
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE MARKUP _____________%
Any annual rate adjustment shall not exceed the percentage stated above and shall be subject to County approval. No markup on subconsultant services or reimbursable expenses will be permitted unless specifically identified in the proposal and accepted by the County.
| 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT |
| 2. CONTRACT STRUCTURE AND TERM |
| The County anticipates multiple awards. The Master Agreements will begin upon execution and, subject to annual appropriation and the terms of the Professional Services Agreement, are anticipated to continue through December 31, 2031. |
| The Master Agreements are non-exclusive. The County may procure the same or similar services through other contracts, solicitations, cooperative arrangements, or other lawful procurement methods when determined to be in the County’s best interest. |
| Individual Task Orders may be negotiated on an hourly not-to-exceed, lump sum, Unit-rate, or other compensation basis expressly approved by the County. The billing rates established under the Master Agreement will serve as maximum rates for applicabl... |
| 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES |
| The selected consultants shall provide comprehensive transportation engineering and related professional services, either with their own forces or through approved subconsultants. The following list is representative and is not intended to be exhaustive. |
| Deliverables may include, but not limited to, construction plans, signing and marking plans, right-of way plans, erosion control plans, and staging plans. Environmental, engineering, and geotechnical studies may be required as identified in individual... |
| 4. TASK ORDER ASSIGNMENT PROCESS |
| The County retains sole discretion to determine whether, when, and to which awarded consultant a Task Order will be offered. |
| Task Order assignment may consider: |
| • Project-specific qualifications and specialized expertise |
| • Availability of the proposed Project Manager and key discipline personnel |
| • Current workload, demonstrated capacity, and ability to meet the required schedule |
| • Past performance on County projects and other relevant projects |
| • Responsiveness and quality of prior deliverables |
| • Familiarity with the project, corridor, funding requirements, or applicable regulatory processes |
| • Proposed approach and staffing |
| • Reasonableness of the negotiated fee and consistency with established billing rates |
| • Any other project specific factor the County determines is relevant to successful delivery |
| The County may request a project-specific scope, staffing plan, schedule, qualifications, and/or fee proposal from one or more awarded consultants before issuing a Task Order. No work shall begin until the Task Order is fully authorized by the County. |
| 5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – PASS/FAIL |
| Proposals must satisfy all minimum qualifications below to advance to scored evaluation. |
| Required GDOT Area Classes |
| The Prime Consultant and proposed team must possess the GDOT prequalifications listed below. The Prime Consultant must independently hold the Area Classes identified as “Prime Required.” All remaining Area Classes may be satisfied by the Prime Consult... |
| Proposers shall include an Area Class Summary identifying which firm will satisfy each required Area Class and the applicable prequalification expiration date. The Prime Consultant and each applicable subconsultant shall also provide its current GDOT ... |
| 6. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Proposals shall be submitted electronically through the County’s EUNA Procurement portal. Proposals must be clear, concise, responsive to the requested information, and organized in the exact order below. |
| The technical proposal is limited to twenty (20) pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents, required forms, Area Class/Capability Matrix, GDOT qualification notices, fee schedule, and resumes. Minimum font size is 11 point. Resumes are limi... |
| 7. PROPOSAL CONTENT |
| 7.1 Cover/Transmittal Letter and Required Forms – Pass/Fail |
| • Full legal name and legal form of the firm; headquarters and primary office responsible for this contract. |
| • Primary proposal contact name, title, telephone number, and email address. |
| • Statement confirming the proposal is valid for at least 180 days from the proposal due date. |
| • Disclosure of material business litigation involving the proposing firm, subsidiaries, officers, or principals during the preceding five years, including status/disposition. |
| • Completed required affidavits, addendum acknowledgement, Area Class/Capability Matrix, and GDOT qualification documentation. |
| 7.2 Firm Qualifications and Relevant Transportation Experience 30 Points |
| Describe the Prime Consultant’s qualifications and experience delivering transportation projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function. Emphasize experience with local government transportation programs, GDOT and federally funded processes ... |
| Provide up to five representative projects completed or substantially completed within the last seven years. For each, identify the client, location, dates, project description, services performed, project construction value or design fee as applicabl... |
| 7.3 Project Manager and Key Discipline Leads 20 Points |
| Identify the proposed Project Manager and key discipline leads. For each, provide education, professional registration/certification, relevant transportation experience, similar project experience, and experience with applicable GDOT/federal processes... |
| The County expects personnel identified in the proposal to be available for Task Order assignments. Substitution of the Project Manager or key personnel after award requires prior written County approval. Any replacement must have qualifications and e... |
| 7.4 Technical Approach and Task Order Delivery 25 Points |
| Describe the firm’s approach to delivering as-needed transportation assignments from initial Task Order request through final deliverable. Address, at a minimum: |
| • Scoping and fee development |
| • Project management, scheduling, milestone control, and budget management |
| • Quality assurance/quality control and independent technical review |
| • Coordination among disciplines and subconsultants |
| • Utility coordination and conflict management |
| • Permitting and coordination |
| • Public/stakeholder involvement when applicable |
| • Management of design changes, comments, RFIs, and construction phase design support |
| • Document control, electronic deliverables, and record retention |
| • Methods used to identify risks early and prevent schedule or cost impacts |
| 7.5 Capacity, Availability and Responsiveness 15 Points |
| Describe the team’s current and anticipated workload and its ability to support multiple concurrent County Task Orders. Identify the primary office responsible for the work, available staffing by discipline, typical mobilization time following a Task ... |
| Explain how the proposed team will maintain continuity, responsiveness, and schedule performance throughout the term of the Master Agreement. |
| 7.6 Past Performance and References 10 Points |
| Provide three references for similar transportation engineering/design engagements performed within the last five years. Include organization, public/private designation, contact name and title, telephone number, email address, description of services... |
| The County may consider the proposer’s prior performance for Forsyth County and may contact any source believed to have relevant information regarding capability, quality, responsiveness, integrity, and performance. |
| 7.7 Fee Schedule ( separately uploaded) |
| Proposers shall complete the Fee Schedule included with this RFP and upload it separately in EUNA. The Fee Schedule must not be included in the technical proposal. Inclusion of pricing in the technical proposal may result in the proposal being deemed ... |
| Fees for individual Task Orders will be negotiated separately based upon the specific scope, staffing, schedule, and deliverables required. |
| Task Order fees will be negotiated separately. The County may negotiate rates lower than the Master Agreement maximum rates based on the nature, duration, staffing, or volume of an assignment. |
| 8. EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA |
| The County will first review proposals for responsiveness and satisfaction of all Pass/Fail requirements. Responsive and responsible proposals that satisfy the minimum qualifications will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee. |
| 9. INTERVIEWS / PRESENTATIONS |
| 10. MULTIPLE AWARD / NO GUARANTEE OF WORK |
| 11. GENERAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS |
| EUNA Submission |
| Proposals MUST be submitted in the format prescribed herein. Failure to comply with the directions listed in this RFP, or omission of requested information could result in disqualification of your firm’s proposal. |
| Forsyth County uses a procurement portal powered by EUNA Procurement formerly Bonfire Interactive (“Bonfire”) for accepting and evaluating bids, statements of qualification, and proposals digitally, found by using the link: https://www.forsythco.com/D... |
| Proposals shall only be accepted online through the EUNA Portal. |
| Proposals are due 2:00 p.m., (EST) October 29, 2026. Names of submitting firms will then be read aloud at 2:30 p.m. (EST), October 29, 2026. All interested parties and the general public are invited. |
| Questions and Addenda |
| ALL QUESTIONS are to be asked via EUNA under Opportunity Q&A. Responses to substantive questions will be provided as written Addenda and will be posted under Public Files in EUNA. The deadline for questions is October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (EST). |
| Proposals and Pricing Information received will become the property of Forsyth County and shall be used as the County sees fit. All information contained in the Proposals and Pricing Information will remain confidential until after the awarding and si... |
| Restriction of Communication |
| From advertisement through award, proposers shall not contact County employees, elected officials, evaluation committee members, or project team members regarding this solicitation except through the authorized procurement process. Unauthorized contac... |
| Cost of Proposal |
| Forsyth County assumes no responsibility or liability for the costs incurred by the submitting firm to prepare and/or submit a proposal. The entire cost of preparing and submitting Proposals and Pricing Information, or any work in connection therewith... |
| Proposal Validity |
| Proposals shall remain valid and irrevocable for at least 180 days after the proposal due date unless released earlier by the County. |
| Connectivity |
| The County shall not be responsible for errors of any kind or nature occurring in the transmission or downloading/uploading of any documents from the website. The County does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to this or other r... |
| Prohibition of Gratuities |
| Firms shall not offer any gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of influencing consideration of this proposal. |
| Ownership of Material |
| Ownership of all data, material, and documentation originated and prepared for the County pursuant to the Contract shall belong exclusively to the County. |
| Agreement |
| Attached to this RFP is a draft form of a Professional Services Agreement which contains terms and conditions of the contractual arrangement for the services. Such form of agreement will be modified as appropriate, in the County’s discretion, to inclu... |
| Changes |
| No change will be made to this RFP except by written modification by the County Procurement Department. Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing and received at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the pr... |
| Withdrawal of Proposal |
| Proposals may be withdrawn by written request only, if the request is received prior to the time and date set for the opening of proposals. Negligence on the part of the Proposer in preparing its proposal confers no right of withdrawal or modification... |
| Exceptions to Specifications |
| Any award resulting from this RFP shall bind the Proposer to all terms, conditions and specifications set forth in this RFP. Proposers whose proposals do not conform should so note on separate page if necessary. While the County reserves the right to ... |
| Reservation of Rejection or Cancellation |
| The County reserves the right to cancel the RFP or to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to any solicitation, to reject any portion thereof, or to waive any minor irregularity or administrative requirement, if it determines, in its sol... |
| Inspection of Records |
| The records of the Procurement Department are open and accessible to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Open Records Act. Requests for inspection of records must be in writing, must be reasonable, must contain sufficient infor... |
| Proposers are cautioned that any documentation submitted with or in support of a bid or proposal will become subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Labeling such information “Confidential,” “Proprietary,” or in any other mann... |
| Trade Secrets |
| Careful consideration should be given before submitting confidential information to the County. The County’s disclosure of records and documentation is governed by the Georgia’s Open Records Act, which permits public scrutiny of most materials collect... |
| Regulatory Agencies |
| Successful Proposer will be responsible for all required permits or license required by any regulatory agency of the city, county, state or federal governments. Further, successful proposer will be responsible for meeting all requirements of any regul... |
| Independent Contractors |
| The Proposer represents to Forsyth County that it is fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the functions provided for herein and that it is properly equipped, organized and financed to perform such functions. The Proposer shall finance i... |
| Required Forms |
| All Proposing firms will be required to complete, execute, and submit with its proposal the following: |
| • Affidavit of Non-Collusion |
| • Contractor Affidavit and Agreement |
| • Subcontractor Affidavit (if applicable) |
| • Addendum Acknowledgement |
| ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |
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