City of Buena Vista CDBG 2026 RFP

The City of Buena Vista, located in Miller County, Georgia, is requesting proposals for engineering services through the River Valley Regional Commission in support of a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The engineering firm will be responsible for comprehensive project development, including creating a preliminary engineering report within 30 days of selection, developing final design plans, specifications, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, construction supervision, project closeout, and NPDES services. The project will focus on infrastructure improvements involving sewer, water, street, and drainage systems within the city. Proposals must be submitted to the River Valley Regional Commission office at 710 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901, by 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible offeror based on an evaluation criteria form, with the pricing structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee not exceeding a lump sum amount. Respondents must provide a fee percentage based on construction costs and demonstrate experience with CDBG-funded projects completed between 2021-2025.

The procurement specifically encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply, with potential preference consideration after quantitative and qualitative factors are scored and weighted. Selected engineering firms must have staff licensed as professional engineers and demonstrate capability to produce preliminary engineering reports within the specified timeframe. The project is federally funded through CDBG programs and will require the selected engineer to obtain and maintain Buy American Build American (BABA) documentation during construction. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will involve developing infrastructure improvements with fees calculated on a direct cost plus fixed fee basis. The procurement emphasizes the importance of local and disadvantaged business participation, particularly through the Section 3 Business Concerns provision, which aims to create economic opportunities for low- and very low-income residents and businesses within the project area.