RFQ-121825 Lighting Engineering and Design Services

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking qualified firms to provide Lighting Engineering and Design Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two regional contracts covering Districts 1, 6, and 7 (Region 1) and Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Region 2). The procurement is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for on-call consulting services focused on comprehensive lighting engineering and design. Required services include developing complete proposed lighting plans for roadways, interchanges, intersections, vehicular and pedestrian tunnels, and underpasses. Specific deliverables encompass existing system evaluations, construction plan preparation with detailed specifications, field evaluations, photometric layouts, shop drawing reviews, and interdisciplinary design coordination. The selection process will be conducted in two phases: Phase I will evaluate project manager and key team qualifications, additional resources, and past performance, with top-ranked firms advancing to Phase II for technical approach assessment. Statements of Qualifications are due December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all questions required to be submitted by November 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Firms must demonstrate prequalification in specific GDOT Area Classes, including Highway Lighting (3.15), Land Surveying (5.01), Engineering Surveying (5.02), Soil Survey Studies (6.01(a)), and Geological & Geophysical Studies (6.01(b)), with the prime consultant required to maintain current prequalification throughout the procurement process. The contract will have a maximum term of five years, with each IDIQ contract carrying a minimum value of $25,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000. Payment types may include lump sum, cost plus fixed fee, cost per unit of work, or specific rate of compensation, to be negotiated after finalist selection. Respondents must submit detailed resumes for the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Lighting Designer, along with previous project evaluation forms. The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Submissions must be electronic PDF documents through GDOT's solicitation portal and include required certification forms and security compliance affidavits. GDOT reserves the right to reject any submissions, waive technicalities, and negotiate with the highest-ranked firm or proceed to subsequent-ranked firms if necessary.