RFP - CDBG Engineering Services

The City of Donalsonville, Georgia, located in Seminole County, issued a Request for Proposals on December 22, 2025, seeking qualified engineering firms to provide services related to a potential Fiscal Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program application through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The procurement focuses on Water System Improvements and requires engineering firms with demonstrated experience assisting local governments in implementing CDBG projects. Key deliverables include preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PAR) due by March 16, 2026 (contingent upon grant award), design services, and construction management services. Respondents must demonstrate relevant CDBG and DCA grant program experience, provide firm history and resources, identify key personnel qualifications, assess current workload capacity, and submit detailed proposed scopes of service with references from similar projects. The RFP requires submission of ten specific elements, including documentation of Errors and Omissions Insurance, a Statement of Qualifications Form, and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number if available. The proposal submission deadline is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, directed to Christina Corvers, City Clerk, at the City of Donalsonville offices. The selected engineering firm will be guaranteed the contract for all engineering services if the CDBG grant is awarded.

While the RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, firms claiming Section 3 status under the HUD Act of 1968 must submit a Section 3 Certification Form. All contracts are subject to Federal and State provisions prescribed by the DCA and applicable HUD requirements, including compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Build America Act (BABA). The RFP does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, interested firms must submit proposed fee structures or percentages for the PAR preparation, design services, and construction management services. The financial scope of the engagement will ultimately depend on the amount of grant funding awarded through the CDBG program, which remains contingent upon the successful grant application and approval process.