City of Hawkinsville FY26 Community Development Block Grant Engineering Services

The City of Hawkinsville is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) through the Middle Georgia Regional Commission seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive design and construction management services for the Kibbee Street Area Infrastructure Improvements project, a neighborhood water and/or sewer infrastructure improvement initiative funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The procurement is open to engineering firms capable of delivering final design, plans, and specifications; securing all necessary permits and clearances; preparation of bid and contract documents; post-award services; construction supervision and administration; and construction closeout and project certification. Key deliverables include completion of a Preliminary Engineering Report by February 7, 2026, to support the anticipated CDBG application deadline of April 3, 2026, and the selected firm must commit to at least one construction site visit per week during regular working hours. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with CDBG and other grant-funded projects, prior experience with the City of Hawkinsville, identification of key personnel with CDBG experience, and a proposed implementation plan with project timelines and milestones. Pricing must be structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee not to exceed a lump sum, with detailed cost schedules for general and additional services as well as reimbursable expenses. Responses must be submitted to Aidan Leahy at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, Georgia 31206, either as hard copy, on a flash drive, on a CD, or via email by 5:00 pm on October 24, 2025, with notification of the selected respondent expected on or before November 3, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Section 3 contract opportunity under the HUD Act of 1968, requiring that employment and contracting opportunities generated by CDBG funds be directed to the greatest extent feasible toward low and very low-income persons and Section 3 Business Concerns in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The project must affirmatively further fair housing by analyzing and overcoming impediments to fair housing choice, and all services must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 requirements and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) provisions. The City of Hawkinsville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. All project funding is contingent upon the award of CDBG grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, with specific budget ranges or award values not disclosed in the available documentation.