General Engineering Services - Request for Qualifications

The City of Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General Engineering Services, seeking to procure comprehensive municipal engineering services from up to four qualified firms. The solicitation encompasses a broad range of technical services including land surveying, structural engineering, electrical engineering, transportation engineering, bridge engineering and inspection, municipal planning and development, water transmission and distribution systems, storm water collection systems, and wastewater collection systems. Proposals are due on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with a proposed contract term starting July 1, 2026, and potentially running through June 30, 2029, subject to annual renewal options. The selection process will evaluate firms based on experience, budget control, personnel qualifications, and ability to meet time schedules, with a maximum evaluation score of 500 points. Potential projects within the scope include water main replacements, water service line replacements, annual street improvements, land surveys, design services for federal aid projects, GIS advancement, water and sewer project design, downtown streetlight design, bridge inspections, material testing, and storm water system analysis.

The RFQ includes a local preference policy that provides bid advantages to businesses based on geographic proximity, with firms located within Owosso city limits receiving a 6% bid advantage (up to $2,500) and businesses within Shiawassee County receiving a 3% bid advantage (up to $2,500). While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed, the local preference policy suggests a commitment to supporting regional businesses. The RFQ does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify precise budget ranges, though the comprehensive nature of services suggests a potentially significant multi-year contract value. Top-ranked firms may be invited for interviews as part of the final selection process, with the city reserving the right to select firms that best meet their technical and operational requirements. The contract's broad scope and potential three-year duration indicate a strategic approach to securing flexible, long-term engineering support for municipal infrastructure and development projects.