Engineering Drainage Improvement

The City of Hazlehurst, located in Jefferson County, Georgia, is seeking proposals from experienced, Georgia-licensed engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services for the Pine and Plum Street Culvert Repairs project, funded through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) OneGeorgia Authority Disaster Recovery Efforts Grant Program. The primary objective involves replacing existing dual 36-inch plastic culverts damaged during Hurricanes Debby and Helene with triple 54-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCPs). Required services encompass structural design, construction engineering inspection, contract administration, software analysis, Preliminary Design & Engineering (PD&E) and/or Preliminary Engineering (PE) studies, general engineering consulting, program management, bid package development, public involvement coordination, and CADDI drafting. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com no later than March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with questions regarding the scope due by February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Evaluation will be based on 100 total points distributed across three criteria: Experience (30 points for demonstrated prior experience in similar projects and federal grant projects), References (30 points for customer engagement, scheduling, and meeting expectations), and Staff (40 points for professional capability, availability, education, and professional certifications). Award is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST at Hazlehurst City Hall, with the meeting open to the public.

Proposers must submit qualification packages, references, subcontractor lists, basis of pricing, and a notarized affidavit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(l), along with required declarations and certifications including non-collusion, lobbying certification, affirmative steps for minority and women-owned businesses, debarment certification, conflict of interest statements, and drug-free workplace affidavits. While specific contract pricing and terms are not disclosed in the RFP, the procurement is funded through a federal grant program, indicating potential budget constraints aligned with disaster recovery funding allocations. The City has reserved the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities or technicalities, and may negotiate variances from specifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no specific technology infrastructure integration requirements are noted beyond standard CADDI drafting capabilities. The inclusion of affirmative action requirements and certification demands suggests the City is committed to supporting minority and women-owned business enterprises while ensuring compliance with state and federal procurement standards.