Cdbg 2026 SOQ RFP engineering

The City of Pembroke, Georgia is seeking engineering firms licensed in the state to provide preliminary design services for a potential FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on water, sewer, street, and/or drainage improvements. Interested firms must submit comprehensive statements of qualifications that include firm history, CDBG and DCA grant program experience, key personnel qualifications, current workload, proposed scope of service, project experience, and references. A draft Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) is required by February 28, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 PM on December 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely encompass the firm's technical expertise, prior project success, personnel qualifications, and proposed approach to delivering the required engineering services. Proposals must be submitted to Chris Benson, City Administrator, at 353 N. Main Street, Pembroke, GA 31321, with potential questions directed to 912-653-4413 or administrator@pembrokeeper.net.

The RFP explicitly encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply, requiring those claiming Section 3 status to submit a corresponding certification form. Firms are permitted to propose fees and percentages for both the Preliminary Engineering Report application phase and potential Design and Construction Management Services, though the contract remains contingent upon receiving FY2026 CDBG program funding. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and waive procedural informalities. All proposed projects must comply with federal regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Firms must also provide documentation of errors and omissions insurance. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the scope suggests a municipal infrastructure improvement project typical of CDBG grant-funded initiatives, which can range from $250,000 to $1 million depending on project complexity and community needs.