Consultant for chattahoochee riverlands trail bridge

The City of Smyrna, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-016) for consulting services to support the Chattahoochee RiverLands Trail Bridge project, a federally funded initiative aimed at connecting regional greenway trail systems across the Chattahoochee River between Atlanta and Smyrna. The consultant will be responsible for providing comprehensive project administration, public engagement, site investigation and due diligence, and Department of Transportation concept development to identify the most feasible bridge location. Key deliverables include feasibility analysis, community engagement activities, detailed site investigations, environmental and engineering assessments, and DOT-compliant concept designs. Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, March 13, 2026, with written questions due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Purchasing Manager can be contacted at (678) 631-5406 for additional information, and any addenda will be posted on BidNet Direct with notification on the City of Smyrna website. The procurement is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative Community Project and requires compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including the Common Rule, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

The City of Smyrna actively encourages minority and female-owned firms to participate in this federally funded project as part of its commitment to inclusive procurement practices. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with federal, state, and local employment requirements, including correct job classifications and applicable minimum wage rates. The project is subject to requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), HUD's NEPA-implementing regulations, and all applicable federal environmental and historic preservation laws. The City of Smyrna reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and will make awards in the best interest of the City. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified.