2025031-RFQ2911 PI # 0021250 SR-104/Washington Rd Widening Project Engineering Services

Columbia County, Georgia is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ #2025031-RFQ2911) for professional engineering services related to the SR-104/Washington Road Widening Project. The procurement seeks a qualified engineering firm to complete a comprehensive 2.4-mile road expansion project from William Few Parkway to Tubman Road, transforming the roadway from two to four lanes with additional right-turn deceleration lanes. Specific deliverables include concept development, field surveys, database development, environmental documentation, preliminary and final construction plans, right-of-way plans, and public involvement activities. All work must adhere to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) policies and guidelines. Qualification packages must be submitted electronically via Bonfire (https://columbiacountyga.bonfirehub.com) by August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement will follow a two-phase evaluation process, initially reviewing qualifications and then conducting a technical approach assessment for shortlisted firms. Prime consultants and team members are required to be prequalified by GDOT in specific technical areas including roadway design, environmental documentation, and related technical studies.

The solicitation includes a 15% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which can be achieved through prime contracting, subcontracting, joint ventures, or mentor/protege relationships. While specific project budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a multi-phase, project-specific agreement with potential payment methods including lump sum, cost-plus fixed fee, cost per unit of work, or specific rate of compensation. The final contract amount will be determined through negotiation, with Columbia County reserving the right to terminate discussions with the highest-scoring finalist and proceed to the next-ranked firm if a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached. Interested engineering firms must demonstrate extensive experience in road infrastructure design, environmental compliance, and public infrastructure development. The procurement will be managed by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners Procurement Department, located at 500 Faircloth Drive, Building E, in Evans, Georgia.