Request for Qualification Engineering Services

The city of Davisboro, located in Wilcox County, Georgia, is seeking an engineering firm or individual engineer to provide comprehensive engineering and design services for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services, with the contract award contingent upon grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Qualified respondents must be technically licensed to provide design and inspection services for local, state, and federally funded projects, with expertise in engineering services and programs. The city will evaluate consultants based on project approach, timing, experience, quality of work, and performance capacity, with specific emphasis on past performance in local government construction projects. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on December 23, 2024, requiring three copies: two hard copies via mail and one digital copy via email. The selection process will adhere to the RFQ package, local procurement requirements, and Uniform Administration Requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 85.36 and the Georgia Community Development Block Grant Program Recipients Manual.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Section 3 contract and is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The city reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including requesting additional information, interviewing consultants, and waiving minor irregularities in submissions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the procurement appears to encourage diverse participation, though specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The city maintains sole discretion in evaluating and selecting a consultant, with the potential to reject any or all proposals. While no specific contract value or budget range is mentioned, the project is linked to a Community Development Block Grant, suggesting potential funding availability. Consultants should note that they are responsible for all costs associated with their proposal submission, and the final contract is explicitly tied to successful grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.