CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN & MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bid Cancelled: 04/16/2025 - CANCELLATION OF SOLOICIATION

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Civil Engineering Design & Management Services, seeking to identify and select qualified engineering firms to support citywide infrastructure projects. The procurement focuses on comprehensive engineering services that encompass assessing, designing, building, and repairing critical urban infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, bikeways, bridges, and utilities. Proposing firms must have a principal who is a registered professional Civil Engineer licensed in Louisiana with a minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal infrastructure projects. The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on several key criteria, including specialized experience, key personnel qualifications, vendor performance history, and overall project approach, with a total possible score of 100 points. The RFQ was released on April 4, 2025, with proposals due by April 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, and the anticipated contract duration is twelve months with potential extensions for up to four additional one-year terms.

The solicitation includes a significant Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 35%, requiring proposers to demonstrate meaningful commitment to DBE involvement in the project. Proposing firms must provide detailed documentation of their capabilities, specifically highlighting experience delivering complex infrastructure projects for government clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, and developing comprehensive life cycle cost benefit analyses. While no specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated, the broad scope of the project suggests a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. The RFQ does not mention incumbent vendors, but emphasizes the need for firms with proven track records in municipal engineering and infrastructure development. Successful proposers will be expected to integrate their services with existing city infrastructure systems and demonstrate a clear understanding of New Orleans' unique urban engineering challenges.