Request for Proposals For Engineering Grant Services

The City of Cairo, Georgia is seeking engineering firms to submit proposals for Grant Services related to a potential FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Environmental Infrastructure Program (EIP), and Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) project. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms licensed in the State of Georgia to provide preliminary design services and potential implementation support for infrastructure improvements, specifically targeting water, sewer, street, and drainage systems. Interested firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications and proposal by February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with all materials to be sent to Booker Gainor at the City of Cairo's address. Firms are required to demonstrate technical qualifications, relevant experience in assisting local governments with CDBG program implementation, and current Georgia licensure. Potential respondents must request the Statement of Qualifications Form prior to preparing their proposal, with questions or requests directed to Booker Gainor at bgainor@cairocity.net or (229) 377-1722. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and waive informalities in the proposal process.

The procurement is subject to multiple federal regulations, including various civil rights provisions applicable to HUD-assisted projects such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Build America, Buy America Act. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, firms must demonstrate compliance with these comprehensive federal guidelines. The contract appears to be structured in potential phases, with initial preliminary design services to be performed, followed by potential implementation services contingent on project funding. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation. The procurement is open to engineering firms with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure grant projects, with a particular focus on firms that have successfully assisted local governments in implementing Community Development Block Grant programs. The geographic focus is on Glascock County, Georgia, with the primary point of contact being the City of Cairo's municipal administration.