26RFP1617146K-NJH Standby Prof. Svcs. Facilities Related Plan, Design, Eng. & Assmnt- A&E Services

Fulton County, Georgia's Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM) is requesting proposals for standby architectural and engineering services for facilities-related planning, design, engineering, and assessment on an as-needed, task-assignment basis, with proposals due July 29, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on July 8, 2026.

A local preference of 5% applies to businesses maintaining a staffed, fixed physical location within Fulton County for at least one year prior to proposal submission. Service Disabled Veterans receive a 2-point preference. MBE and FBE subcontracting participation goals are 16.83% and 3.41%, respectively. Proposers must demonstrate E-Verify enrollment compliance as required by Georgia law.

The scope encompasses civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, geotechnical, and structural engineering disciplines; contract administration and construction inspection; engineering studies, modeling, and hydraulics analysis; regulatory assistance; pre-design and pre-construction support; and construction management services. Detailed technical specifications are contained in the Scope of Work within the bid document.

The contract commences in 2027 and may be renewed for two additional one-year terms through December 31, 2029, subject to County Board of Commissioners approval and annual appropriations. No specific contract value is identified in the source materials.

Evaluation criteria on a 100-point scale: Technical Approach (20%), Project Team Organization and Qualifications of Key Personnel (20%), Relevant Project Experience (20%), Availability of Key Personnel (15%), Local Preference (5%), Service Disabled Veterans Preference (2%), and Cost Proposal (18%). The evaluation committee may conduct reference checks and oral interviews.

Questions are due July 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Tentative oral interviews are scheduled for August 26, 2026, with anticipated Board of Commissioners award notification on October 7, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct. Proposers must provide evidence of financial responsibility and submit certificates of insurance with minimum liability coverage.