As-Needed Professional Engineering Consulting Services

The Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for As-Needed Professional Engineering Consulting Services targeting water and sewer infrastructure design projects. The procurement seeks to prequalify three or more professional engineering firms registered in Georgia to provide comprehensive consulting services over a three-year period, with potential two-year renewal options. Specific service requirements include designing water and sewer distribution systems, conducting hydraulic modeling, preparing technical specifications and bid documents, managing permitting and regulatory compliance, providing construction management support, and conducting infrastructure planning studies. The RFQ explicitly excludes design work for treatment plant upgrades. Firms will be evaluated based on multiple criteria, including experience, qualifications, understanding of HCWA's needs, approach and methodology, cost-effectiveness, communication processes, references, and past performance. The solicitation was released on October 8, 2025, with submissions due by November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and all responses must be submitted online through Bid Net Direct with a strict 20-page limit following specific formatting guidelines.

While no specific set-aside preferences will be applied during evaluation, HCWA encourages contractors to consider and engage Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned businesses as subcontractors. The RFQ does not specify an incumbent vendor or precise budget range for the contract. Participating firms must be registered in Georgia and possess demonstrable expertise in water and sewer infrastructure design. The contract structure allows for as-needed professional services, suggesting potential variability in project scope and financial value over the three-year term. By implementing this procurement approach, HCWA aims to establish a pool of qualified engineering consultants capable of supporting the authority's ongoing infrastructure development and maintenance needs efficiently and effectively.