Request for Proposals

The City of Valdosta is requesting proposals from engineering firms to provide pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects, with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM. This is a Section 3 Covered Contract under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

The scope encompasses preliminary engineering reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout for public infrastructure improvements including water, sewer, street paving, and drainage. The firm must demonstrate capacity to deliver a preliminary engineering report within 30 days of selection and provide a comprehensive cost estimate for all engineering services from start to final closeout, including surveying, bid documents, bid opening assistance, bid analysis, contractor performance management, inspections, change order processing, and payment approval.

The City anticipates funding through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. All contracts are subject to federal and state provisions prescribed by Georgia DCA. Selection may allow the firm to provide services for future projects for a limited time period based on grant funding availability.

Evaluation criteria on a 1–4 scale (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent) include the firm's ability to provide all major engineering disciplines, experience with similar construction projects, local community knowledge, staff expertise, prior CDBG experience, and cost competitiveness. Required qualifications include relevant professional licenses, errors and omissions insurance, and three professional references. Proposals must be submitted in three copies to Valdosta City Hall Annex, Attention Charles Clark, 300 North Lee Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. Firms should contact Korrelle Trollmann at the Southern Georgia RC at (229) 333-5277 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Forms.