WIPPRFQ813626.docx

CITY OF SENOIA, GEORGIA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Water Planning Services GEFA Water Infrastructure Planning Program (WIPP) Grant Issue Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 RFQ Due: Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 4:00 PM The City of Senoia, Georgia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide professional water planning services associated with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Water Infrastructure Planning Program Grant.

The selected firm will assist the City with planning project development, grant coordination, the applicable study and project closeout.

Selection will be made in accordance with GEFA Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) requirements and applicable Georgia procurement laws. Should you have any questions concerning the proposal documents, you may contact Curtis Hindman, City Project Manager, by email at chindman@senoia.gov.

1. Project Description The City anticipates applying for WIPP grant funding for water infrastructure planning. The final scope of work may include:

· Discussion of WIPP Goals

· Review of Eligible Activities

· Description of Planning Study Goals and Objectives

· Description of Activities and Approach

· Planning Study Timeline

· Budget and Cost Allocation

· Reporting and Accountability

· Project closeout The City reserves the right to modify the scope based upon funding availability.

2. Minimum Qualifications Interested firms shall:

· Have experience with municipal water system planning.

· Have experience with other infrastructure planning.

· Have experience with GEFA-funded or similarly funded projects.

· Have adequate staff available to complete the project within required schedules.

· Maintain professional liability insurance.

3. Statement of Qualifications Submittals should not exceed 20 pages and should include:

A. Firm Overview

· Company history

· Office locations

· Primary contact B. Team

· Project Manager

· Key personnel C. Relevant Experience Provide descriptions of no more than three similar municipal projects completed within the last five years, emphasizing:

· Water system improvements

· Infrastructure planning

· GEFA-funded or similarly funded projects D. Project Approach Describe your understanding of the City's needs and your proposed approach.

E. References Provide three municipal references.

4. Evaluation Criteria The City intends to evaluate qualifications using the following criteria:

Total: 100 Points The City reserves the right to interview the highest-ranked firms if deemed necessary.

5. Selection Process This procurement is qualifications-based.

No fee proposal shall be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications.

After the City selects the highest-ranked firm, the City will negotiate a scope of work and fee. If negotiations are unsuccessful, negotiations will be terminated and initiated with the next highest-ranked firm. This follows GEFA's required QBS process.

6. Submission Requirements Sealed bids are due no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026. SOQs received after the due date and time will not be considered.

The following submission materials are required” Submit:

· One (1) original

· Three (3) copies

· One electronic PDF Deliver to:

City of Senoia Attn: Curtis Hindman 80 Main Street Senoia, Georgia 30276 Submittals must be received no later than Date: September 18, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm Late submissions will not be accepted.

7. General Conditions The City reserves the right to:

· Reject any or all qualifications.

· Waive informalities.

· Request additional information.

· Conduct interviews.

· Negotiate with the highest-ranked firm.

· Cancel this solicitation at any time.

All costs associated with preparing qualifications shall be the responsibility of the respondent.

8. Equal Opportunity The City of Senoia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation by all qualified firms.