RFQ_Hembree Road Widening_Final.pdf

North Fulton Community Improvement District

April 9, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

NO. 26-001

FOR

DESIGN SERVICES FOR HEMBREE

ROAD WIDENING PROJECT

Statements of Qualifications Due:

MAY 7, 2026 by 2:00 PM

Deadline for Written Questions:

APRIL 23, 2026 by 2:00 PM

Questions shall be directed to Brandi Peck:

brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFQ TO THE TRUE NORTH 400 CID ON OR

BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME WILL BE SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

RESPONDER.

mailto:brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com

RFQ: 26-001, Hembree Road Widening Project

Date Posted: 4/9/2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ 26-001)

Design Services

DESIGN SERVICES FOR HEMBREE ROAD WIDENING

PROJECT

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (True North 400) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firm(s) for design services for the Hembree Road Widening in the Cities of Alpharetta and Roswell.

Sealed SOQs will be received no later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, MAY 7, 2026 at True North 400, 10000 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 100, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. Submittals received after the above date and time will not be considered. Sole responsibility rests with the proposer to see that its proposal is received by the True North 400 on time.

There will be a virtual Offerors Conference scheduled on Friday, APRIL 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM for this procurement.

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The deadline for written questions is Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

All addendums to this RFQ will be posted at https://truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/. It is the responsibility of the proposer to make sure you have seen and reviewed all addendums prior to submitting your SOQ.

I. General Project Information

A. Overview

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (True North 400) is soliciting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firm(s) or organization(s) to provide Design Services for RFQ: 26-001, Design Services for Hembree

Road Widening Project.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers for the Scope of Services for the project/contract listed in Exhibit I. Firms that respond to this RFQ and are determined by True North 400 to be sufficiently qualified, may be deemed eligible, and invited to offer a technical approach interview for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. True North 400 reserves the right to reject any or all

Statements of Qualifications or Technical Approach, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of

True North 400.

B. IMPORTANT- A RESTRICTION OF COMMUNICATION IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROJECT.

From the advertisement date of this solicitation until successful respondents are selected and the award is made official and announced, firms are not allowed to communicate about this solicitation or scope with any staff of True https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37642636134037?p=dYqt9J6JtcXuWur9e4 tel:+14707051534,,428262168 tel:8446036058,,428262168 https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/660b72a5-0b76-4b4b-bf38-eb5c8f7499b2?id=428262168 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/__;!!OepYZ6Q!9rmwdwDTjdmZnD9uhjW4VT5JcyIHqwGjIBYYMtMm9F17dCrXj4xw3gWNWYHnS1OJqYfcUcy0PzlKNH9WkO93RP1oo78$

North 400, City or Roswell, or City of Alpharetta, except for the submission of questions as instructed in the RFQ, or with the contact designated in RFQ Section VIII.C., or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, True North 400 reserves the right to reject the submittal of the offending respondent.

C. Scope of Services

Under the terms of the resulting Agreement, the selected consultant will provide Engineering Design Services, for

Design Services for Hembree Road Widening Project which True North 400 identified. The anticipated scope of work for the project/contract is included in Exhibit I.

In addition, True North 400 desires that the Consultant have the ability to provide, either with its own forces or through a sub-consultant team member, comprehensive services necessary to fulfill all concept, preliminary and final engineering and construction bid/revision document services which may arise during the project cycle.

D. Contract Term and Type

True North 400 anticipates one (1) Multi-Phase, Project Specific contract to be awarded to one (1) firm, for the project/contract identified. True North 400 anticipates that the Contract Type may be Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fixed

Fee, Cost per Unit of Work or Specific Rate of Compensation. As a Project Specific contract, it is the True North

400’s intention that the Agreement will remain in effect until successful completion of the concept engineering phase of the project and may choose to utilize the selected consultant for use on further engineering phases and construction documents and revisions as necessary for up to a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

E. Contract Amount

The Multi-Phase, Project Specific contract amount will be determined via negotiations with the True North 400. If the True North 400 is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement and at reasonable rates to be paid for the services to be provided, True North 400 reserves the right to terminate negotiations with the highest scoring finalist and begin negotiations with the next highest scoring finalist.

II. Selection Method

A. Method of Communication

All general communication of relevant information regarding this solicitation will be posted at https://truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/ under RFQ: 26-001, Design Services for Hembree Road Widening Project.

All firms are responsible for checking the True North 400 website on a regular basis for updates, clarifications, and announcements. True North 400 reserves the right to communicate via electronic mail with the primary contact listed in the Statements of Qualifications. Other specific communications will be made as indicated in the remainder of this RFQ.

B. Phase I - Selection of Finalists

Based on the Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to the projects/contracts listed in this RFQ, the

True North 400 reviewers (Reviewers) will review the Experience and Qualifications and Resources and

Workload Capacity listed in Section IV. Reviewers Criteria for Phase I. The Reviewers will discuss the top submittals, and the final rankings of the top submittals will be determined. From the final rankings of the top submittals, the Reviewers will identify shortlisted firms.

All firms must meet the minimum requirements as listed in Section IV.A. below.

C. Finalist Notification for Phase II

Firms selected and shortlisted as finalists will receive notification and final instructions from True North 400 regarding the Phase II – Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview.

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D. Phase II - Finalists Response in a Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview

True North 400 will request an Interview of the shortlisted finalist firms for the project/contract. Each finalist firm shall be notified in writing and informed of the Interview date. Any additional detailed Interview instructions and requirements, beyond that provided in Section V. Selection Criteria for Phase II, for the finalists will be provided in the Finalist Notification. If available, all Reviewers will attend the interview. Firms shall not address any questions, prior to the award announcement, to anyone other than the designated contact.

E. Final Selection

Final selection will be determined by carrying the scores from Phase I forward for each Finalist and by evaluating the criteria for Phase II. The Reviewers will discuss the Finalist’s Phase II interviews and the final rankings will be determined.

Negotiations will then be initiated with the top-ranked firm(s) to finalize the terms and conditions of the contract(s), including the fees to be paid. In the event a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached with the highest-ranking firm(s), True North 400 will formally terminate the negotiations and may enter into negotiations with the second highest-ranking firm, and so on in turn until a mutual agreement is established and True North 400 awards a contract. The final form of the contract shall be developed by True North 400.

III. Schedule of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents True North 400’s best estimate of the Schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. True North 400 reserves the right to adjust the Schedule as True North 400 deems necessary.

PHASE I DATE TIME

a. True North 400 issues public advertisement of RFQ 26-001 4/9/2026 ----------

b. Virtual Offerors Conference

4/17/2026

10:00 AM

c. Deadline for submission of written questions and requests for clarification

4/23/2026

2:00 PM

d. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications

5/7/2026

2:00 PM

e. True North 400 completes evaluation and issues notification and other information to finalist firms Late May

PHASE II

f. Deadline for submission of written questions from finalists Early June 2026 2:00 PM

g. Phase II Interview of Finalist firm(s) Mid/Late June

TBD

IV. Selection Criteria for Phase I - Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

A. Area Class Requirements and Certification

Presented teams must be prequalified in the indicated Area Class(es) in order to be evaluated. Required proof of prequalification shall be submitted as indicated in Section VI.B.4. below. All Submittals will be pre-screened to verify that the Prime consultant has the required Area Class(es) and that the overall team has the required Area Class(es). Any submittal in which the Prime consultant or the overall team area class requirements are not met will be disqualified from further consideration.

Each submittal will require a certification to allow the True North 400 to analyze risks in determining if any Firm should be ineligible for award. The certification shall cover a wide variety of information. Any firm which responds in any potentially concerning manner must provide additional information as directed herein for consideration by True North 400 to determine if Firm is eligible for award.

B. Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and Prime’s Experience and Qualifications – 30%

The Reviewers will evaluate all firms on their Experience and Qualifications, which shall account for a total of thirty (30%) percent of the total evaluation. The following criteria for scoring Phase I of the evaluation will be utilized to determine which firms are shortlisted:

1. Project Manager education, registration, relevant engineering experience, relevant project management experience, experience in utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

2. Key Team Leaders’ education, registration, relevant technical experience, and relevant experience in utilizing

GDOT/Federal Aid specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

3. Prime Consultant’s experience in delivering projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function and relevant experience in managing internal and sub-consultant resources to adequately staff projects to confirm to required schedules, and relevant experience in utilizing GDOT/Federal Aid specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

C. Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and Prime’s Resources and Workload Capacity – 20%

The Reviewers will evaluate all firms on their Resources availability and Workload Capacity which shall account for a total of twenty (20%) percent of the total evaluation. The following criteria for scoring the Resources and Workload Capacity will be utilized to determine which firms are shortlisted:

1. Project Manager Workload

2. Workload capacity of Key Team Leader(s)

3. Resources dedicated to delivering project

4. Ability to Meet Project Schedule

V. Selection Criteria for Phase II - for Evaluation of the Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview

A. Technical Approach – 40%

The Reviewers will evaluate the shortlisted firms (Finalists) on their Interview discussion of the Technical Approach, which shall account for a total of forty (40%) percent. The Reviewers will utilize the following additional criteria for scoring Phase II of the evaluation to determine the highest ranked/most qualified (NOTE: Scores from Phase I will be carried forward and combined with the scores from the Phase II to determine the final ranking of Finalists):

1. Provide any unique technical approaches your firm offers relative to addressing anticipated design concepts, use of any alternative methods for delivery (if applicable), and/or management of the project.

2. Identify any unique challenges of the project and how your firm intends to mitigate these challenges, including quality control, and quality assurance procedures.

3. Provide any specific qualifications, skills, knowledge of the project and project area which may uniquely benefit the firm and project, and your ability and willingness to meet time requirements.

B. Past Performance – 10%

The Reviewers will consider information provided via the interview, and references provided for relevant projects, and performance evaluations or knowledge presented on True North 400, City of Alpharetta, and/or City of Roswell projects. The Reviewers will consider all factors in their totality and score from 0 to 10 when arriving at a final score for the Past Performance.

VI. Instructions for Content and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications – Phase I Response

The Statements of Qualifications submittal must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in

Section VIII, and must be organized, categorized using the same headings (enumerated below in red), and numbered and lettered exactly as outlined below, and must be responsive to all requested information. For the sections in which page number limits are stated, each section with a stated limit must begin on a new page and end on the last page allowed for the section. It is not allowed to begin new sections on a page allowed for a previous section, if applicable. This will enable the True North 400 to ensure compliance with the page limitations.

Cover page – Each project/contract submittal must have a separate cover page for each copy of each submittal and must list the RFQ#, RFQ Title, proposing firm’s full legal name and the specific project contract being submitted on to include the Project Numbers, PI Numbers, True North 400, and Description.

A. Administrative Requirements

It is required to submit the information below for each copy of each submittal. This is general information and will not be scored but may be used to determine eligibility for selection. Under the Administrative Requirements section, only submit the information requested; additional information will be subject to disqualification of your firm.

1. Basic company information:

a. Company name.

b. Company Headquarter Address.

c. Contact Information - Name and all contact information (telephone number(s) and e-mail address) of primary proposing contact (this will be the individual with whom the CID will direct all communications).

d. Company website (if available).

e. Georgia Addresses - Identify and provide addresses for the offices located in the State of Georgia.

f. Staff - List the number and disciplines of staff members employed in each office in the State of Georgia.

g. Ownership - Provide form of ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the Offeror a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability Corporation, or other structure?

2. Certification Form - Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit “II” enclosed with RFQ) and provide a notarized original within the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. This is to be submitted for the Prime ONLY.

3. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit – Complete the form (Exhibit “III” enclosed with RFQ) and provide a notarized original within the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. This is to be submitted for the Prime

ONLY.

4. Addenda - Signed cover page of any Addenda issued for the Prime ONLY.

B. Experience and Qualifications

1. Project Manager - Provide information pertaining to the project manager, including but not limited to:

a. Education.

b. Registration (if necessary and applicable).

c. Relevant engineering experience.

d. Relevant project management experience for projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function.

e. Relevant experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (Plan Development Process, Design Policy, Environmental Procedures Manual, etc.).

This information is limited to two (2) pages maximum.

2. Key Team Leaders - Provide experience of Key Team Leaders (defined as those individuals who oversee project areas determined as particularly important to the specific project, refer to the Project Description in Exhibit I, specifically Section 7 for the list of Key Team Leaders for each Project). For each Key Team Leader identified provide:

a. Education.

b. Registration (if necessary and applicable.)

c. Relevant experience in the applicable resource area of the most relevant projects.

d. Relevant experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (PDP, Design Policy, Environmental Procedures Manual, etc.) which are specific to the key team leader’s area.

This information is limited to one (1) page maximum for each Key Team Leader identified in Section 7 of each Exhibit I. Respondents submitting more than one (1) page for each Key Team Leader identified will be subject to disqualification. Respondents who provide more Key Team Leaders than what is outlined in the requirement will be subject to disqualification as this would provide an advantage over firms who complied with the requirement and had the required number of Key Team Leaders.

Respondents who do not provide the required Key Team Leaders will be subject to disqualification as this does not meet the requirements of the project and therefore would deem the respondent and its team unqualified for the award.

3. Prime Experience - Provide information on the Prime’s experience and ability in delivering effective services for projects of similar complexity, size, scope, and function, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to provide services for True North 400 on a locally funded project. For this project, the following information should be provided:

a. Client name, project location, and dates during which services were performed.

b. Description of overall project and services performed by your firm.

c. Duration of project services provided by your firm, and overall project budget.

d. Experience utilizing GDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance (PDP, Design Policy, Environmental Procedures Manual, etc.)

e. Client(s) current contact information including contact names, telephone numbers and email address.

f. Involvement of Key Team Leaders on the projects.

This information is limited to two (2) pages maximum.

4. Area Class Summary Form and Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications - Prime Consultants are defined as the firm submitting the Statement of Qualifications and the firm with whom True North 400 will contract. The Team is defined as the Prime Consultant and their sub-consultants, who are considered team members. Prime Consultants and their sub-consultant team members must meet the Area Class requirements listed in Exhibit I. In regard to the required Area Classes, respondents should submit a summary form (example provided in Exhibit IV) which details the required area classes for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants or joint-venture of consultants on the team listed in the Statement of Qualifications. The area classes and firm’s meeting the area classes listed on the summary form must meet all required area classes or the team will be disqualified. If a team member’s prequalification will expire prior to the due date of the SOQs, documentation must be provided which shows that the firm has submitted its application for prequalification prior to the SOQ due date. The team must maintain its prequalification certification in order to be considered eligible for award if selected. Additionally, respondents should submit the Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications (for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants for each project) issued by GDOT and attach after the Area Class summary form.

This information is limited to the one (1) page for the Area Class table (unless the project needs require an extensive list of area classes) and the required Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications.

This chart may be submitted on a 11x17 and can be oriented as portrait or landscape.

C. Resources/Workload Capacity

1. Overall Resources - Provide information regarding the overall resources dedicated to delivering the specific project, including:

a. Organizational chart which identifies the project manager, prime, Key Team Leaders, support personnel, and reporting structure. This chart may be submitted on a 11” x 17” page and can be oriented as portrait or landscape. (Excluded from the page count)

b. Primary Office - Identify and discuss the primary office which will be responsible for handling the specific project and the number and types of staff within the office and how this office could benefit the project and promote efficiency. This information to be included on the one (1) page with the Narrative on Additional Resource Areas and Ability.

c. Narrative on Additional Resource Areas and Ability – Respondents are to provide information regarding additional resource areas identified as important to the project, to discuss how the key areas will integrate and work together on the project, to discuss any information which is pertinent to these areas, to provide a narrative regarding how the organization of the team, including the PM and Key Team Leaders can deliver the project on schedule given their workload capacity. (True North 400 recognizes that some individuals may be able to meet the schedule while carrying heavier project loads.) Respondents may discuss the advantages of your team and the abilities of the team members, which will enable the project to meet the proposed schedule as identified in Exhibit I (where applicable). If there is no proposed schedule, discuss the advantages of the team and the abilities of the team members, which will enable the project to move as expeditiously as possible. Respondents submitting more than the one (1) page allowed (combined for C1.b. and C1.c.), will be subject to disqualification.

2. Project Manager Commitment Table - Provide a list of ALL projects (GDOT, other governments and private contracts – Information may be validated and any firm determined not to be listing all projects may be subject to disqualification) on which the proposed project manager is currently committed, to enable True North 400 to ascertain the project manager’s availability. Utilize a table similar to the following format with a minimum of all criteria indicated to provide the requested information:

Project Manager

PI/Project # for GDOT Projects/Name of Customer for Non-GDOT Projects

Role of PM on Project

Project Description

Current Phase of Project

Current Status of Project

Monthly Time Commitment in Hours

3. Key Team Leader Project Commitment Table - Provide a table similar to the below, with a minimum of all criteria indicated, which identifies ALL projects the Key Team Leaders (refer to the Project Description in Exhibit I, specifically Section 7 for the list of Key Team Leaders for each Project) are committed on to enable the CID to ascertain the available capacity.

Key Team Leader

PI/Project # for GDOT Projects/Name of Customer for Non-GDOT Projects

Role of Key Team Leader on Project

Project Description

Current Phase of Project

Current Status of Project

Monthly Time Commitment in Hours

This information is limited to the organization chart (excluded from page count), [one (1) page of text to include both C1.b. Primary Office and C1.c. Narrative on Additional Resource Areas and Ability], and the tables.

VII. Instructions for Preparing Technical Approach and Past Performance Response / Interview – Phase II Response

The following information will only be requested of the shortlisted firms. The Reviewers will evaluate the shortlisted firms using the information provided as requested below (NOTE: Scores from Phase I will be carried forward to Phase II):

The Phase II response must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in Section IX, and should be presented exactly as outlined below, and must be responsive to all requested information. In lieu of a written proposal for Phase II, interviews will be conducted with the shortlisted finalists.

A. Technical Approach

1. Provide any unique technical approaches your firm offers relative to addressing anticipated design concepts, use of any alternative methods for delivery (if applicable), and/or management of the project.

2. Identify any unique challenges of the project and how your firm intends to mitigate these challenges, including quality control, quality assurance procedures.

3. Provide any specific qualifications, skills, knowledge of the project and project area which may uniquely benefit the firm and project, and your ability and willingness to meet time requirements.

B. Past Performance

No additional information is required to fulfill this requirement. Information from the relevant projects listed as well as information on file with the True North 400 will be used to fulfill this requirement. However, finalists may include additional relevant information as part of their 30-minute presentation if they choose.

Past performance may be evaluated through the checking of project references for the proposed project manager as well as the firm. True North 400 will check these references at random. For this reason, attention should be paid to the references provided to ensure that the contact information provided is accurate, and the individual references are reachable. Other past performance information which may be utilized includes True North 400 consultant performance ratings as well as knowledge that any Reviewer has pertaining to the past performance of the firm on any project.

VIII.I Instructions for Submittal for Phase I - Statements of Qualifications

A. There is one (1) hard copy paper and one (1) electronic (USB Flash Drive) version submittal required. The Submittal must follow the format and meet the content requirements identified in Section VI, entitled Instructions for Content and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications – Phase I Response. See Attachment 1 for a summary of how the submittals should be prepared.

B. Submittals must be on standard (8½” x 11”) paper. The pages should be numbered, however, submittal pages will be counted by section to determine compliance with page limits. Responses are limited to the page counts indicated in each section using a minimum of size 11 font. Page counts will be determined by pages with print on them, not by the physical piece of paper. Each Statement of Qualifications shall be prepared simply and economically as indicated above. Colored displays, and promotional materials are not desired. Emphasis must be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content.

NOTE: Additional pages other than what has been specified above in each section should not be included and will be grounds for disqualification. Submittals are limited to the information requested in Section VI.

Instructions for Content and Preparation of Statements of Qualifications - Phase I Response only. Hyperlinks or embedded videos are not allowed.

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted up to but not later than 2:00 PM ET on May 7, 2026, to:

True North 400

10000 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 100

Alpharetta, Georgia 30009

Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical or physical difficulties. The True North 400 strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Statements of Qualifications must be received by True North 400 prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section III of RFQ).

No submittals will be accepted after the time and date set for receipt.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. True North 400 is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of True North 400. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

The True North 400 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal if deemed in the best interest of the True North 400.

C. Questions and Requests for Clarification

Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted via email to the True North 400 Agent, Brandi Peck at brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com. The deadlines for submission of questions relating to the RFQ are the times and dates shown in the (Schedule of Events- Section III). From the issue date of this solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the award is made official and announced, respondents are subject to the Restriction of Communication in Section I.B.

IX. Instructions for Submittal for Phase II – Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR THOSE FIRMS IDENTIFIED AND NOTIFIED AS FINALISTS. Final Instructions will be provided to the Finalists in the notification.

Please note that each project/contract will follow an individual schedule which meets the availability of each Reviewer. For this reason, the Notice to Selected Finalists and resulting Phase II responses may be on different schedules for each project/contract.

A. The interview material must follow the format and meet the content requirements identified in Section VII, entitled Instructions for Preparing Technical Approach and Past Performance Interview - Phase II Interview.

B. Finalists may present the requested information in a format of their choosing. Audio/visual equipment will be available should a computer screen be required. Interviews are anticipated to include a 30‑minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers. Any changes to the interview format or schedule will be communicated to finalists at the time of notification.

Technical Approach Interview:

Technical Approach Interview will be scheduled with the Selected Finalists in mid to late June 2026 with an in-person interview at the offices of True North 400.

True North 400 is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of True North 400. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

True North 400 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal if deemed in the best interest of the CID.

C. Questions and Requests for Clarification

Questions about any aspect of the Phase II Response for Finalists shall be submitted via the email to Brandi Peck, brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com or as directed in the Notice to Selected Finalists, if different.

The deadlines for submission of questions relating to the Phase II Response will be identified in the Notice to Selected Finalists. From the issue date of this solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the award is made official and announced, respondents are subject to the Restriction of Communication in Section I.B.

X. True North 400 Terms and Conditions

A. Statement of Agreement

With the submission of a SOQ, the respondent agrees that he/she has carefully examined the Request for Qualifications and agrees that it is the respondent’s responsibility to request clarification on any issues in any section of the Request for Qualifications with which the respondent disagrees or needs clarified. The respondent also understands that failure to mention these items during the question period or in the SOQ will be interpreted to mean that the respondent is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements in the therein.

With submission of a SOQ, the respondent hereby certifies: (a) that this SOQ is genuine and is not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation; (b) that respondent has not directly or indirectly included or solicited any other respondent to put in a false or insincere SOQ; (c) that respondent has not solicited mailto:brandi.peck@atkinsrealis.com or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from sending a SOQ.

The respondent also understands that failure to provide required information may result in disqualification. Failure to provide administrative information may not result in disqualification. At the True North 400’s discretion, the CID may notify the respondent that administrative information is not provided or there was an error in the information provided, and the True North 400 will allow a respondent to provide an update to the administrative information.

However, the exception to this is the provision of the required GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT, which by Georgia Law requires disqualification of the response. The above changes mentioned to administrative information would be considered allowable as these would be limited to changes which do not affect the information which the evaluators use to score the respondents. Failure of a respondent to provide the specific administrative information as required in the notice will result in disqualification.

Any respondent who provides changes in addition to the information requested in the notice shall be subject to disqualification. Failure of a respondent’s SOQ to provide any information pertaining to a respondent and its teams qualifications, of any type, will subject the SOQ to disqualification. The True North 400 will not allow updates to qualifications to be provided to avoid disqualification as this would allow a respondent to modify its SOQ and alter the information which evaluators would score. The above changes related to qualifications would not be allowable as these would allow changes which do affect the information which the evaluators use to score the respondent’s

SOQ.

B. Joint-Venture Proposals, Sub-Consultants, and Vendors

True North 400 does not generally desire to enter into “joint-venture” agreements with multiple firms. In the event two or more firms desire to “joint-venture”, it is strongly recommended that one incorporated firm propose and maintain status as the Program Management firm with the remaining firms participating as major firms. Any joint-venture, proposed and established as a separate business entity, should have its own set of books and supporting documentation sufficient for an audit trail. Transactions should be recorded consistent with the joint-venture agreement, and care must be taken to ensure that the joint-venture bears its equitable share of the costs. Therefore, “unpopulated joint-ventures” would not have an adequate accounting system suitable for cost reimbursement contracts.

However, more traditional “populated joint-ventures” are welcomed. A populated joint-venture is where an alliance is brought to life by infusing it with working capital, employees, and control systems. The alliance implements all necessary business systems, including payroll processing, purchasing, property control, etc. The alliance will develop its own indirect rate structure and calculates its own indirect cost rates, based on the direct and indirect costs it incurs.

Sub-Consultants shall generally be considered any team member which is performing any service which typically requires prequalification, which is subject to the Audit and Accounting System Requirements, and whose services are billed as costs. Sub-Consultant Team Members must be written into the resulting Agreement and are subject to all terms and conditions in the Agreement. Vendors shall be considered any team member which is performing any service which typically does not require prequalification, which is not subject to the Audit and Accounting System Requirements, and whose services are billed as direct expenses. Vendors may not be written into the resulting Agreement and may not be subject to all terms and conditions in the Agreement.

C. Non-Discrimination

True North 400 in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d--42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

D. Audit and Accounting System Requirements

True North 400 reserves the right to reject any proposal with firms that do not meet the following requirements:

1. Firm(s) should have an accounting system in place to meet requirements of 48 CFR Part 31 and, in the case of non-profit organizations, OMB Circular A-122.

2. All firms must submit their yearly CPA overhead audit to True North 400 as part of this submittal.

3. Firm(s) should have no significant outstanding deficient audit findings from previous contracts with True North 400 that have not been resolved.

4. The Prime is responsible for being reasonably assured that all sub-consultant(s) presented as a part of the proposed team are similarly in compliance with the above requirements.

E. Submittal Costs and Confidentiality

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the respondent submitting the response.

The True North 400 is not obligated to any respondent to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the True North 400. Labeling information provided in submittals as “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until a final award.

F. Award Conditions

This request is not an offer to contract or a solicitation of bids. This request and any proposal submitted in response, regardless of whether the proposal is determined to be the best proposal, is not binding upon the True North 400 and does not obligate the True North 400 to procure or contract for any services. Neither the True North 400 nor any respondent submitting a response will be bound unless and until a written contract mutually accepted by both parties is negotiated as to its terms and conditions and is signed by the True North 400 and a respondent containing such terms and conditions as are negotiated between those parties. The True North 400 reserves the right to waive non-compliance with any requirements of this Request for Qualifications and to reject any or all proposals submitted in response. Upon review of responses, the True North 400 will determine the respondent(s) proposal that in the sole judgment of the True North 400 is in the best interest of the True North 400 (if any is so determined), with respect to the evaluation criteria stated herein. The True North 400 then intends to conduct negotiations with such respondent(s) to determine if an acceptable contract may be reached.

G. Debriefings

Debriefings will be performed at the request of the firms not selected after final negotiations have been completed.

H. Right to Cancel or Change RFQ

True North 400 reserves the right to cancel any and all Request for Qualifications where it is determined to be in the best interest of the True North 400 to do so. True North 400 reserves the right to increase, reduce, add or delete any item in this solicitation as deemed necessary.

It is the responsibility of all firms interested in submitting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) for this advertisement to routinely check the posting on the True North 400 website. Information will also be posted to True North 400’s website at https://truenorth400.com/projects/rfps/

I. Substitutions, Alternates, Exceptions, and Extensions

No substitutions or alternates will be accepted for this solicitation. Any respondent submitting substitutions or alternates will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

J. Code of Conduct Pertaining to Conflict of Interest in the Award and Administration of Contracts

Any True North 400 or Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce employee who ceases work on behalf of the True North 400 and subsequently becomes employed with a consultant firm and whose duties while working on behalf of the True North 400 included the direct involvement with the negotiation, administration, or management of a contract in which the firm is either the primary consultant or a sub- consultant SHALL NOT be authorized to work on that contract as an employee of that firm for a period of one (1) year after their employment ends.

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EXHIBIT I

Project/Contract

1. Project Number(s): N/A

2. PI Number: N/A

3. County: Fulton

Description: Hembree Road Widening Project. The project incorporates improvements along Hembree Road from Willis Road to Maxwell Road, approximately 0.55 miles. The project will also include signal upgrades at the Willis Road and Maxwell Road intersection. The typical section will include 11’ lanes with a 5’ planting strip, 8’ sidewalk and lighting on the south sides of the roadway. No planting strip, sidewalk, or lighting is required for the north side of the roadway. All work should be performed to minimize ROW impacts to adjacent properties.

An initial concept (included as attachment A) has been developed but will need to be validated by the selected consultant. The initial contract with the consultant will be to provide all concept design and survey (SUE Level B minimum). Federal Funding is not anticipated to be used on this project.

4. Required Area Classes:

Prime Consultants (Prime) are defined as the firm submitting the Statement of Qualifications and the firm with whom True North 400 will contract. The Team is defined as the Prime Consultant and their sub-consultants, who are considered team members. The Prime Consultant must be prequalified in the Area Classes identified below in Section 5.A. The Prime Consultant or sub-consultant team members must be prequalified in the Area Classes identified below in Section 5.B. Respondents should submit a summary form (example provided in Exhibit IV) which details the required area classes for the Prime Consultant and all sub-consultants or joint-venture of consultants on the team listed in the Statement of Qualifications. The area classes listed on the summary form must meet all required area classes or the team will be disqualified. The Prequalification Expiration Date must be current by the deadline stated for this RFQ.

A. The Prime Consultant MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed below:

Number Area Class

3.02 Two-Lane or Multi-lane Urban Roadway Design

B. The Team (either the Prime Consultant and/or one or more of their sub-consultant team members) MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed below:

Number Area Class

1.06(a) NEPA

1.06(b) History

1.06(f) Archaeology

1.07 Attitude, Opinion and Community Values Studies

(Public Involvement)

1.10 Traffic Analysis

3.02 Two-Lane or multi-lane with Curb and Gutter

Generally Free Access Highways Design including Storm Sewers

3.06 Traffic Operations Studies

3.07 Traffic Operations Design

3.08 Landscape Architecture Design

3.09 Traffic Controls Systems, Analysis, Design &

Implementation

3.10 Utility Coordination

3.12 Hydraulic and Hydological Studies

3.13 Facilities for bicycles and pedestrians

3.15 Highway and Outdoor Lighting

5.01 Land Surveying

5.02 Engineering Surveying

6.01a Soil Surveys

6.04a Laboratory Material Testing

6.05 Hazardous Waste Site Assessment Studies

9.01 Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan

5. Scope:

The project limits are from Willis Road to Maxwell Road. The Hembree Road Widening Project will be an approximately 0.55-mile road widening that includes 11’ lanes with a 5’ planting strip and 8’ sidewalk and lighting only on the south side of the roadway. All work should be performed to minimize ROW impacts to adjacent properties and utilities. See Attachment A for the concept.

The consultant will provide all concept design and survey (SUE Level B minimum).

The Consultant shall provide a concept layout approved by True North 400, City of Alpharetta, and City of Roswell, along with a SUE Level B (minimum) survey.

The following scopes may be considered for future contracting to the award consultant team: preliminary construction plans, signing and marking plans, signal plans, final right-of way plans (including revision), erosion control plans, staging plans, lighting plans, USACE Permitting (as required) and final construction plans (including revisions through project final acceptance). The Consultant shall conduct public engagement. All required engineering studies are considered part of the scope of services. All deliverables shall be in accordance with but not limited to the Plan Development Process (PDP), 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.

Assumed Deliverables including but not limited to:

Concept Validation Traffic Counts and signal warrants (if required)

Environmental Screening Documentation necessary if mitigation for streams/wetlands is required Approved Buffer Variance and Section 404 Permits (if applicable) Geotechnical studies as applicable including but not limited to soil surveys, WFI, Phase 1 and 2 Haz/UST Preliminary Field Plan Review Plans MS4 stormwater reports that meet both Alpharetta and Roswell standards Right of Way Plans including legal descriptions and staking Final Field Plan Review Plans Special Provisions and Cost Estimates at concept, preliminary and final NPDES plans and applicable documents required for preparation of NOI Responses to RFIs during construction and shop drawings City of Roswell Land Disturbance Permit, Photometric Study

6. Total of Three (3) Key Team

Leaders

A. Project Manager (1) B. Roadway Design Team Lead (1) C. Utility Coordination Team Lead (1)

Attachment A – Concept (for informational purposes only)

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Exhibit II

CERTIFICATION FORM

I, , being duly sworn, state that I am (title) of

(firm) and hereby duly certify that I have read and understand the information presented in the attached proposal and any enclosure and exhibits thereto.

Initial each box below indicating certification. The person initialing must be the same person who signs the Certification Form. (If unable to initial any box for any reason, place an “X” in the applicable box and attach a statement explaining the non-certification. The True North 400 will review and make a determination as to whether or not the firm shall be considered further or disqualified).

I further certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given in response to the Request for Vendor Qualifications is full, complete and truthful.

I further certify that the submitting firm and any principal employee of the submitting firm has not, in the immediately preceding five (5) years, been convicted of any crime of moral turpitude or any felony offense, nor has had their professional license suspended, revoked or been subjected to disciplinary proceedings, nor is any team members/principals currently under indictment for any reason related to actions on public infrastructure projects.

I further certify that I understand that Firms included on the current Federal list of firms suspended or debarred are not eligible for selection and that the submitting firm has not, in the immediately preceding five (5) years, been suspended or debarred from contracting with any federal, state or local government agency, and further, that the submitting firm is not now under consideration for suspension or debarment from any such agency.

I further certify that the submitting firm has…