RFQ Ad for Engineer 2026 Waynesboro final.pdf

Sewer Improvements Project – FY 2026 CDS/CPF Community Grants

The City of Waynesboro (the “City”) is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide design services and construction management for its Sewer Improvements Project, funded through FY 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)/Community Project Funding (CPF). These funds will be distributed and administered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will be referred to as CDS/CPF “Community Grants” projects.

Responding firms must be technically qualified and appropriately licensed to provide design, inspection, and construction management services for local, state, and federally funded projects.

The selection of an individual or firm will be conducted in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package and applicable local procurement requirements, as well as the federal Procurement Standards set forth in 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317– 200.327, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, applicable subparts, and the grant management requirements administered by the EPA.

The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all submissions; reissue a subsequent RFQ; or terminate, restructure, or amend this procurement process at any time. The City also reserves the right to request additional information from any respondent submitting under this RFQ if such information is deemed necessary to further evaluate the respondent’s qualifications or to obtain clarification. The City reserves the right to interview any respondent submitting under this RFQ.

The City reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in submissions and shall have sole discretion in determining what constitutes an informality or minor irregularity.

Respondents shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the preparation and submission of their qualifications.

All qualifications will be evaluated based on the quality and completeness of the responses provided in the RFQ package. Submittals will be scored based on the following criteria:

1. Project technical approach and understanding;

2. Firm experience and past performance;

3. Experience with public and federally funded projects;

4. Team qualifications and availability;

5. Local presence and project management; and

6. Cost and fee proposal.

If the City elects to negotiate a contract with a selected respondent, the City reserves the right to negotiate all terms and conditions of the contract, including, but not limited to, scope of services, roles and responsibilities, pricing, and staffing, in a manner determined to be in the best interests of the City.

Interested firms may obtain an RFQ package by contacting Linda D. Grijalva, Deputy Director, at 706-910-9075 or by email at lgrijalva@csrarc.ga.gov.

mailto:lgrijalva@csrarc.ga.gov

Submission Requirements To be considered, four (4) hard copies of the Request for Qualifications proposal must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 12, 2026.

Proposals shall be addressed to:

Trinetta Skinner, Assistant City Manager City of Waynesboro 615 N. Liberty Street Waynesboro, GA 30830

All proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled: “Waynesboro Sewer Improvements 2026

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Proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The City of Waynesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

James Jones Mayor, City of Waynesboro