RFQ 25-02 Engineering On-Call Services

The City of Mableton, located in Cobb County, Georgia, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 25-02) to select an engineering firm for on-call professional services supporting various capital improvement projects. The procurement seeks a qualified engineering partner to provide comprehensive services including sidewalk and streetscape projects, roadway and intersection improvements, stormwater management, park and recreation project design, and site development. Specific required services encompass design services, land surveying, right-of-way planning, land acquisition, environmental and utility coordination, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, site lighting, landscape design, and construction administration. The evaluation process will utilize a point-based system, allocating 30 points for Company Overview, 30 points for Project Management/Team, 25 points for References and Relationships, and 15 points for Financial Stability and Litigation Record. Proposals are due on May 28th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with the City Council expected to approve the final selection on June 11th, 2025.

The contract will be an initial one-year agreement with potential for four one-year renewals, creating a maximum possible five-year engagement. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the firm must demonstrate substantial professional capabilities and carry significant insurance coverage, including $2 million in general liability and $2 million in professional liability insurance. The RFQ does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, suggesting that the scope and compensation will be determined through the qualification evaluation process. Prospective respondents should prepare comprehensive qualifications documents that thoroughly address the technical, managerial, and financial aspects of their engineering services capabilities. The ultimate selection will be made based on the most qualified firm, determined through a holistic assessment of the submitted qualifications across the specified evaluation criteria.