Proposal for Enginering Services

Early County, Georgia is seeking engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for federally assisted projects through a competitive proposal process. The procurement focuses on securing a qualified engineering firm to assist with preparation and administration of a FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project targeting public infrastructure improvements, including water system, sewer system, road, and drainage enhancements. Eligible firms must demonstrate expertise in successfully supporting local governments with preliminary engineering reports, final design, and construction administration for federally funded initiatives. Potential funding sources include CDBG, Redevelopment Fund Projects, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, Employment Incentive Program, Economic Development Administrations, Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, and USDA projects. The proposal requires detailed submissions demonstrating firm qualifications, and must comply with 2 CFR 200 procurement standards. Proposals are due by March 17, 2025, with contract execution anticipated within one year of the February 12, 2025 posting date.

The procurement explicitly encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply, which provides opportunities for low-income residents and businesses in the project area. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the solicitation indicates potential for future project contracts and addendums over a 2-3 year period. The procurement documents include evaluation criteria through an attached scoring sheet, suggesting a comprehensive review of submitted qualifications. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified, and the opportunity appears open to engineering firms with demonstrated federal project experience. The solicitation is structured to create a flexible, ongoing relationship for potential future state and federally funded infrastructure projects in Early County, with an initial focus on public infrastructure improvements. Respondents should carefully review the attached documents, including the Engineering RFP, architectural statement of qualifications, scoring sheet, and Section 3 solicitation package to ensure comprehensive proposal preparation.