Engineering Design Service

The City of Greensboro in Georgia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from engineering consulting firms to provide design services for a pedestrian improvement project along Court Street and North East Street. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant to deliver comprehensive engineering services across multiple project phases, including preliminary engineering, final engineering, and construction engineering and inspection. Specific project deliverables include designing improvements such as hexagonal concrete pavers, ADA ramps, storm drainage, lighting, landscaping, and utility relocations. The solicitation requires firms to demonstrate technical expertise and capability in municipal infrastructure design, with the city intending to shortlist 3-5 firms for further technical approach submissions. Interested consultants must submit their SOQs by December 12, 2024, with the expectation of a multi-phase, project-specific contract that will initially cover the preliminary engineering phase. The City reserves the option to extend the contract for subsequent construction services based on the selected consultant's performance.

The procurement has a specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 15%, which can be achieved through various organizational structures including prime contractors, subcontractors, joint ventures, or mentor-protege relationships. Federal funding requirements mandate close monitoring of DBE participation and good faith efforts toward inclusion. The contract payment methodology remains flexible, with potential structures including lump sum, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost per unit of work, or specific rates of compensation. While a precise contract value is not specified, the final amount will be negotiated based on the scope of work and selected firm's proposed approach. The procurement appears open to a wide range of engineering consulting firms, with an emphasis on demonstrating technical capability, relevant experience in municipal infrastructure projects, and commitment to meeting DBE participation goals.