Professional Architectural, Engineering, and Land Survey Services

The City of Galax, Virginia, is seeking proposals for professional architectural, engineering, and land surveying services through a competitive negotiation process. The Request for Proposals (RFP 25-0007) encompasses ten distinct service categories, including water/sewer utility infrastructure evaluation, soil and erosion review, engineering and architectural studies, facility planning, grant development, environmental and geotechnical engineering, project management, building plan review, and land surveying services. Proposers may submit for one or multiple service categories, with each category treated as a separate procurement transaction. The City requires submission of one original proposal, four hard copies, and one electronic copy by Friday, January 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, to be delivered to Derek Spraker, Procurement Specialist, at 111 E. Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333. Evaluation criteria will focus on qualifications, including experience, approach, past performance, and other technical considerations. The initial contract term is one year, with the possibility of three one-year renewal options at the City's discretion. Contractors will be selected based on Virginia Code Section 2.2-4302(A)(4) for professional services procurement, with the City reserving the right to select multiple service providers.

The City of Galax actively encourages participation from minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, small businesses, and service-disabled veteran businesses. Proposers must maintain professional liability insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per project. The total value of all project awards will not exceed $10,000,000, with no single project award exceeding $2,500,000. The City identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse business participation. Interested parties are responsible for obtaining the most current version of RFP documents, including any potential addenda, which can be found on the City's official webpage at www.galaxva.com. Proposers must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements, including marking proposals with "Professional Architecture, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services" in the upper left-hand corner of the submission package.