Request for proposals for engineering services

The City of Nashville, Georgia is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects focused on major public infrastructure improvements. The procurement involves engineering services spanning preliminary engineering reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout for water, sewer, street paving, and drainage systems. Specific deliverables include obtaining and maintaining Build America Buy America (BABA) documentation and manufacturer certifications to be transferred to the grant recipient. The City is considering funding through multiple programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) programs administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Proposals must be submitted to Amanda Thacker, City Clerk, at 405 W. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 495, Nashville, GA 31639 by 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025. Evaluation criteria will assess the firm's ability to supply engineering disciplines, experience with similar construction projects, community knowledge, staff expertise, prior CDBG project experience, and cost competitiveness.

The procurement encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply, with firms required to complete Section 3 certification forms if claiming that status. The project is subject to Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and complies with all applicable civil rights and accessibility laws, providing equal access regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for potential future project services based on grant funding availability. Interested firms must contact Lindsay Ray at the Southern Georgia RC at (229) 333-5277 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form, Section 3 Forms, and RFP scoring criteria. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and waive informalities. Although no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a significant potential contract scope covering multiple community development projects.