RFP Score Sheet _ Engineer Selection_Berrien_.pdf

This is a Qualification Evaluation Form used by Berrien County, Georgia, to select an engineering firm for pre- and post-award services related to various community and economic development projects. The county is seeking an engineering firm to provide preliminary engineering reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout services. Berrien County anticipates funding these projects through federal and state sources, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The public infrastructure improvement projects may encompass communications towers, water systems, sewer systems, street paving, and drainage improvements. The evaluation form does not specify explicit response or award dates but requires the selected firm to meet preliminary engineering report deadlines and carry Errors and Omissions insurance.

The evaluation process uses a four-point scoring scale (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent) across six selection criteria: the engineering firm's ability to provide all necessary disciplines, experience with similar construction projects, knowledge of the community, staff expertise, prior experience with CDBG projects, and cost competitiveness. All contracts are subject to federal and state provisions mandated by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The selection may provide the awarded firm with opportunities to provide engineering services for future community and economic development projects for a limited time period based on grant funding availability. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply, as this contract is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Berrien County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing principles.