Engineering Services for new UV installation

The City of Cordele, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals for engineering services to support the retrofitting and installation of a new UV disinfection system at the municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. This procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to provide Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER), final design services, and construction administration for the federally and state-assisted infrastructure project. The project will be funded through SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) and federal funds, with proposals due by 5:00 PM on October 3, 2025. Qualified firms must submit comprehensive statements of qualifications demonstrating experience with CDBG, GEFA, USDA, EIP, and SLFRF grant programs; relevant project references; proposed scope of services; fee schedules or percentages for PER preparation and design/construction management; and Errors and Omissions Insurance documentation. Key personnel qualifications, firm history, and current workload assessments are also required submission elements. The draft PER must be completed within 30 days of firm selection, and the City reserves the right to extend the engagement for additional state and federally funded projects over a 2-3 year period, with selected firms reconsidered on a project-by-project basis for future opportunities.

All contracts are subject to federal and state provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and must comply with applicable civil rights laws, Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, Fair Housing Act requirements, ADA compliance, and architectural accessibility standards. Section 3 Business Concerns are specifically encouraged to apply, indicating a set-aside preference for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement documents do not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor do they identify existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond the wastewater treatment plant facilities themselves. No explicit award value or budget range is listed in the available procurement materials, though the scope and complexity of the project suggest this is a significant infrastructure investment. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals submitted. Interested firms should direct inquiries to Debbie Wright at 229-273-2829 or debbiewright@cityofcordele.com, with proposals submitted to the City of Cordele at P.O. Box 569, Cordele, Georgia 31010 (mail) or 801 Perimeter Road, Cordele, Georgia 31015 (hand delivery, FedEx, or UPS).