Professional Engineering Services - On Call

The City of Duluth and the City of Duluth Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) are seeking professional engineering consulting teams through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #CP26-001) for on-call professional services. The procurement aims to establish one-year consulting agreements with potential annual renewals up to five years, covering 17 distinct service categories including road/sidewalk design, survey services, utility coordination, construction engineering, drainage/stormwater design, traffic studies, landscape design, environmental studies, permitting, public involvement, lighting design, structural design, plan review, zoning support, and emergency response assistance. Consultants must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation and possess professional licensing. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to team qualifications, 25 points for project manager qualifications, 25 points for task order narrative, and 10 points for references. Statements of Qualification are due on September 18, 2025, at 11:00 am local time, with anticipated contract awards in November/December 2025 and contract commencement in January 2026. The city intends to select at least two teams for the City contract and at least one team for the URA contract through a qualification-based selection process.

While the RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, it does emphasize strict communication protocols that prohibit verbal or written communications with city officials between solicitation issuance and final contract award. Potential bidders must submit written questions to mpozin@duluthga.net by August 29, 2025, with no phone calls permitted. The RFQ indicates that hourly rates will be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and will be used for task order negotiations, with rates expected to include all overhead, profit, and indirect/direct costs. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of services and the multi-year potential suggest a significant procurement opportunity. The solicitation documents can be accessed through the City of Duluth's bid opportunities webpage and the Georgia State Procurement Registry, ensuring broad visibility for potential respondents.