City of Richland CDBG 2026 RFP

The City of Richland, located in Talbot County, Georgia, is seeking engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project through the River Valley Regional Commission. The procurement focuses on comprehensive engineering support for potential infrastructure improvements in sewer, water, street, and drainage systems. Selected engineering firms must develop a preliminary engineering report within 30 days of selection, complying with the 2026 CDBG Applicants Manual. Key deliverables include final design, plans and specifications, permit and easement procurement, bid and contract document preparation, construction supervision, project closeout management, and NPDES services. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate to the River Valley Regional Commission at 710 Front Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901, by 10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2025. The evaluation will prioritize the most responsible offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous, with assessment criteria including firm history, principal resumes, key personnel credentials, professional references from similar local government projects, and a completed CDBG RFP evaluation form.

This contract is designated as a Section 3 Covered Contract, which explicitly encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply and potentially receive preference consideration after quantitative and qualitative factors are scored. Respondents must provide a fee schedule indicating their percentage of construction costs, specification of cost inclusivity, and separate fees for the preliminary engineering report. Firms are also required to specify their distance from Richland and confirm their ability to complete the preliminary report within the specified 30-day timeframe. The contract will be structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee not exceeding a lump sum. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the engineering services suggests a potentially substantial contract value. The procurement aims to support infrastructure improvements that will benefit the local community through strategic grant-funded development.