Request for proposals engineering and/or architectural grant services

Bryan County, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals seeking qualified engineering and/or architectural firms to provide comprehensive services for a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) project focused on constructing an Emergency Operations Center. The scope of work includes preparing preliminary engineering reports (PER and PAR), final design development, and construction administration services. Responding firms must be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia. Key deliverables include the completion of preliminary reports by July 31, 2026, with firm selection scheduled for June 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Eric Van Otteren at evanotteren@bryancountyga.gov by 2:00 PM EST on May 19, 2026. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on May 4, 2026. Firms are required to demonstrate their history and resources, experience with CDBG and other DCA grant programs, key personnel qualifications, current workload capacity, experience with similar projects with references, and proposed fees or percentages for preliminary reports and design and construction management services. Additionally, firms must provide proof of Errors and Omissions Insurance and complete the required Statement of Qualifications Form.

This procurement encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply and must submit the Section 3 Certification Form if claiming Section 3 status. The project is subject to Buy America requirements, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States unless an approved waiver is obtained. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. This procurement action may lead to additional project contracts and contract addendums for planning, administrative, and other related services for state and federally funded projects, potentially expanding the scope of engagement beyond the initial Emergency Operations Center project. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the procurement notice.