24-139 Design Services for Doug Bernard Parkway Improvements and Richmond Hill Improvements

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The Augusta, Georgia Engineering and Environmental Services Department is requesting qualifications from GDOT qualified engineering firms for the design services of the Doug Bernard Parkway Improvements and Richmond Hill Improvements projects. The scope of work includes concept reports, preliminary and final construction plans, right-of-way plans, utilities coordination, stakeholder coordination, and other engineering studies. Firms will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, organization, resources, work load capacity, references, scope of services, quality control, project understanding, technical approach, and presentation. Responses are due on February 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via a virtual ZOOM meeting, and a pre-qualifications conference will be held on January 29, 2024. The projects aim to improve safety, capacity, and aesthetics through widening, resurfacing, new sidewalks, stormwater improvements, and landscaping.

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The prime consultant must be prequalified in specific GDOT area classes, including 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and 3.12, but can utilize subconsultants for other required classes. No cost proposal is required until after the selection of the most qualified firm and negotiations commence. The projects are funded by the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) and will follow the TIA Manual and limited Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Project Development Process. The evaluation process involves a two-phase approach, with the top three qualified firms from the initial evaluation invited to submit additional information and make a presentation. The final contract type and payment method will be determined during negotiations, which may involve a "cost plus fixed fee" or "fixed price (lump sum)" arrangement.