RFP Score Sheet _ Engineer Selection_Fitzgera.pdf

This is a Qualification Evaluation Form used by the City of Fitzgerald, Georgia, to select an engineering firm for pre- and post-award services related to the OneGeorgia Equity Rural Workforce Housing Initiative application. The City of Fitzgerald seeks an engineering firm to provide comprehensive services including preliminary engineering report preparation, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. The evaluation form establishes a standardized scoring methodology with a four-point scale (Poor=1, Fair=2, Good=3, Excellent=4) across six selection criteria. Evaluation criteria include the engineer's ability to supply all major disciplines, experience with the type of construction involved, knowledge of the community, staff expertise, prior experience with state-funded projects, and cost competitiveness. The form also requires evaluators to confirm whether the firm can meet the preliminary engineering report deadline and verify that the firm carries Errors and Omissions insurance.

The evaluation criteria and scoring structure establish a merit-based selection process focused on qualifications and experience rather than cost alone, reflecting the City's emphasis on finding the most capable firm for community and economic development needs. Selection of an engineer could authorize the firm to provide pre- and post-award engineering services for future community and economic development projects for a limited time period contingent on grant funding. All contracts are subject to state contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The City of Fitzgerald affirms its commitment to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing and ensuring equal access to services regardless of protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age.