26-007 Roadway/Design/Engineering Services for Mango Road Improvements Project

The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for roadway design and engineering services for the Mango Road Improvements Project in Rome, Georgia. The procurement seeks qualified firms with extensive highway and road design experience to provide comprehensive design services including preliminary engineering, conceptual design, final roadway design, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration and inspection. The scope of work involves modifications to approximately 0.34 miles of Mango Road extending from the intersection with Calhoun Road NE eastward, including typical Floyd County road section construction, storm drain installation, utility work, and modifications to the Mango Road and Calhoun Road NE intersection to address lane configuration and traffic signal installation. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire platform no later than March 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with a deadline for written questions on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. directed to Randy E. Self, Purchasing Director. The evaluation criteria consist of pricing (20%), project timeliness (20%), project history (20%), addressing RFP requirements (20%), and references (20%), with the successful firm potentially required to participate in an oral interview with the evaluation team. Respondents must submit a lump sum fee for listed services along with expense reimbursement multiples and a fee schedule for additional work, and must provide proof of professional liability insurance in the amount of two million dollars before commencing work.

The RFP does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises based on the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified for this procurement. The project utilizes a design/bid/build delivery method with funds projected to be available in 2026 and 2027 from a special tax approved by Floyd County voters in 2023 specifically for the Mango Road Improvements Project, though a specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP summary. All documents generated by the engineering firm, including drawings and specifications, become the property of Floyd County Georgia upon completion. The selected firm must submit required certifications including non-discrimination, non-collusion, E-Verify compliance (or S.A.V.E. compliance for firms with fewer than 10 employees), drug-free workplace certification, and a W-9 form. Invoices for services rendered in each phase will be processed through the Purchasing Department with payment made by check within 30 days of invoice approval.