U Alma_CDBG_Evaluation_Form_ Engineering.docx

This is an evaluation form for engineering services created by the City of Alma, Georgia in connection with a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Infrastructure Improvements project. The form is designed to assess qualified engineering firms based on their ability to execute the project and meet the city's specific requirements. Key evaluation criteria include the firm's ability to provide all major disciplines required for project execution, relevant experience with similar infrastructure projects, familiarity with the City of Alma and its community needs, staff qualifications and technical expertise, demonstrated experience with CDBG-funded projects, and cost competitiveness and value. Additionally, firms must demonstrate their ability to meet the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) deadline and carry Errors and Omissions Insurance with a minimum of $1 million in coverage.

The evaluation form requires firms to demonstrate Equal Opportunity Compliance by submitting a current Equal Opportunity Policy in accordance with Georgia Code 19-11-104 and agreement to comply with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. The evaluation uses a rating scale of Poor, Fair, and Good/Excellent for each criterion. The form includes sections for reviewer information, including the reviewer's name, date of review, and comments regarding each firm's qualifications and suitability for the project.