RFP No. 26-0005 Consultant Services for Master Study for Trails/Sidewalks Throughout City of Columbu

Columbus Consolidated Government and the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCMPO) are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-0005) for consultant services to conduct a comprehensive Master Study of Trails and Sidewalks throughout Columbus, Georgia. The procurement seeks a single prime consultant team on a firm fixed price/lump sum basis to assess the current state of existing trails and sidewalks, identify areas for improvement, enhance connectivity, evaluate the safety of existing facilities, and develop recommendations for new trails and sidewalks. The selected consultant will be responsible for data collection, condition assessment, safety analysis, gap identification, community engagement, and development of design recommendations. All proposers must be prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Area Class 1.02 (Urban Area and Regional Transportation Planning), and all work must be completed within 12 months of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The evaluation is qualification-based with price excluded from the selection phase, using weighted criteria: Project Manager and Key Team Leaders' experience and qualifications (30 percent), additional resources and workload capacity (20 percent), technical approach and service plan (40 percent), and past performance (10 percent). Written questions must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern, with proposals due electronically via DemandStar on May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern. Proposals must be submitted in two separate files with technical/qualifications content and cost information kept confidential until award.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Required administrative documents include a notarized Certification Form, E-Verify affidavit, Conflict of Interest affidavit, and proof of business license; insurance documentation must demonstrate minimum limits of $1 million general liability and $1 million professional liability for architects and engineers. The RFP indicates no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the study will operate in accordance with GDOT's Plan Development Process (PDP), Plan Presentation Guide (PPG), Design Policies and Manuals, and current software versions approved by the Project Manager. The contract amount will be determined through negotiations with the selected consultant following qualification-based selection, though no specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation.