Black River Rd Widening Project Engineering Consulting Services RFQ Proj 1933

Georgetown County, South Carolina is seeking electrical and distribution engineering consulting services for the Black River Road Widening Project (Project No. 1933) through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The primary objective is to create a shortlist of three highly qualified firms to develop comprehensive plans for relocating electrical infrastructure along Black River Road, specifically identifying and planning for power line poles and associated equipment within the city's right-of-way. Proposals will be evaluated across six key criteria totaling 100 points: firm personnel qualifications (25 points), related project experience (25 points), project understanding and approach (20 points), pre-proposal interviews (20 points), reference letters (5 points), and local vendor preference (5 points). The RFQ was released on September 10, 2025, with qualifications due by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. A non-mandatory site visit can be arranged with the Electric Department Director, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the city's website. The selected consultant will be required to prepare a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and provide final conclusions and recommendations.

The procurement appears to have a local vendor preference component, with vendors required to complete a Mandatory Vendor Submittal Form certifying their resident or non-resident status within Georgetown City/County. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local vendor preference suggests some priority for local businesses. The selected consultant will be required to maintain $1,000,000 in various insurance coverages and will be compensated based on monthly work completion. The city will support the project by providing record drawings and reviewing submittals. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving electrical infrastructure relocation and a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan—suggests a significant investment in infrastructure development. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and a comprehensive evaluation to ensure the most qualified engineering consultant is selected for the Black River Road Widening Project.