RFP #24-10, Henry County Local Bus Stops Creative Placemaking Plan

Henry County, Georgia, through its Purchasing Department, is issuing Request for Proposal #24-10 to solicit qualified consulting services for developing a Bus Stops Creative Placemaking Plan for the Henry Connect bus route LB-17 serving McDonough, Hudson Bridge, and Stockbridge. The project seeks to transform bus stops into community amenities by incorporating safe design, artistic elements, and improved accessibility features. Deliverables include identification of bus stop locations, development of implementation strategies, and creation of up to three conceptual designs for creative bus shelters featuring public art, parklets, wayfinding signage, lighting, and streetscape improvements. The consultant must involve artists or artist teams from the project's inception. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Qualifications (30 points), Relevant Experience and References (30 points), Understanding and Approach of the Project (30 points), and Cost Proposal (10 points), with up to 15 additional points available for oral presentations. Proposals must be submitted to 140 Henry Parkway, Room 209, McDonough, GA 30253 by 3:00 PM on September 26, 2023. The deadline for clarification questions is 3:00 PM on September 12, 2023, with addenda posted by 3:00 PM on September 19, 2023. The contract is anticipated to begin in January 2024 and conclude by July 2025, with final deliverables due by October 31, 2025.

The project is funded through a Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grant awarded by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and is subject to oversight by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 17.6% has been established, and small, local, veteran-owned, and female-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. All proposers must provide proof of E-Verify compliance and comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation ($100,000 per employee), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000). The cost proposal must include a schedule of fees by work task, hourly rates for project personnel, and total estimated cost. Henry County reserves the right to negotiate fees and scope of services with the highest-ranked proposer and to reject any or all proposals. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP documentation.