(RFQ 2026-02

The City of Wadley, Georgia is requesting qualifications from engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for the Drinking Water Well, Generators & Telemetry Resiliency Project under RFQ 2026-02, with Statements of Qualifications due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The project is fully funded through principal forgiveness under the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Hurricane Helene Resilience Funding Program, with a total project cost of $7,019,250.

The scope encompasses surveying, design, permitting, preliminary engineering reports, environmental documentation, State Environmental Review Process coordination, construction assistance, bidding support, inspection and testing, pay requests, grant administration, budget tracking, and project closeout. The physical project includes installation of a new backup water well, filtration system, backup power generators with automatic transfer switches and fuel systems, and a telemetry system to monitor pump status, fuel levels, runtimes, and power status across three wells. Respondents must demonstrate experience in successful design and oversight of municipal water and wastewater systems, with preferred experience on projects funded through Federal or State disaster resilience grant programs.

The City will evaluate submissions using a Two-Step Qualifications Based Selection process. Selection criteria are weighted as follows: firm stability (10%), relevant project experience and qualifications (35%), past performance (25%), suitability for the project (15%), and knowledge of the community and the City's utility systems (15%). Finalist notifications are scheduled for August 21, 2026, with interviews the week of August 24–28, 2026. Statements of Qualifications must not exceed 25 pages and should include firm resources, professional qualifications of principal engineers, descriptions of 5 to 10 comparable projects, past performance references, non-discrimination and W/MBE inclusion policies, and evidence of familiarity with the City's drinking water system. The final scope of services will be negotiated with the selected firm before contract execution. Proposers are prohibited from contacting Selection Committee members or City staff regarding the solicitation.