ITB - Engineering Svcs for Public Infrastructure

The City of Young Harris, Georgia is requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms to provide on-demand engineering services for water, sewer, and other public infrastructure projects, with SOQs due March 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due February 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. This is a qualifications-based RFQ; one or more qualified respondents will be invited to negotiate contract terms sequentially, beginning with the highest-scoring firm.

The scope encompasses initial consultation and evaluation, funding assistance, Preliminary Engineering Reports, final design, construction administration, and inspection and closeout services for projects including wastewater treatment plant upgrades, sewer collection system improvements, sewer line extensions, water system improvements, transportation improvements, and other infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion initiatives. The scope and duration of resulting contracts are not predetermined; final scope will be developed and communicated to eligible firms prior to contract agreement.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: firm stability (10%), relevant project experience and qualifications (30%), past performance including references and financial success history (30%), and apparent suitability to provide services including fit to project type, special qualifications, workload capacity, office proximity, local government experience, non-discrimination policies, and W/MBE inclusion efforts (30%). The City anticipates completing evaluation and notifying finalists by April 5, 2023.

SOQs are limited to 20 pages or fewer in 11-point font minimum and must address firm description and resources, experience and qualifications, and statement of suitability. All submission expenses are the respondent's responsibility. Projects may require compliance with Federal and State contract provisions if Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is pursued, including adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Prospective respondents are prohibited from communicating with selection committee members or Owner agents outside the formal question submission process; violations may result in SOQ rejection. Contact: Andrea Gibby, Mayor, andreagibby@cityofyoungharris.net or (706) 379-3171.