RFP #502-26 On-Call Geotechnical Services

Dawson County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals for on-call geotechnical services under RFP #502-26, with sealed proposals due November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Dawson County Government Center.

The scope includes soil borings, subsurface exploration, geotechnical engineering analysis, materials testing and special inspections, NPDES compliance services, laboratory testing, and administrative support for county construction and development projects. All work must comply with County Development Standards, ADA Standards, GDOT Standards, Georgia Adopted ICC Codes 2024, and applicable local jurisdictional requirements. Professional licensure in Georgia is mandatory for all assigned engineers and geologists, and documented experience providing geotechnical and materials testing services for government entities is required. Selected vendors must carry General Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per incident and $6,000,000 aggregate, with Dawson County named as additionally insured. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are not required.

The initial contract term runs from award through December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals available. The County does not guarantee a minimum or maximum contract value. Pricing shall be submitted on the County's Price Proposal Form with all costs, including travel expenses, incorporated into line items; the County will not reimburse costs beyond those stated in the proposal. Payment terms are NET/30 from invoice receipt date.

Proposals are evaluated on Executive Summary (20 points), References (25 points), Approach (35 points), and Financial Proposal (20 points). Top-ranking firms may be invited for oral presentations. Written questions are due November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Hanna Milford, Purchasing Manager, with responses posted by November 6, 2026. Submissions require one original hard copy and one electronic copy on USB drive. All respondents must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements and register with E-Verify.