RFQ-484-091225 Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, and Geotechnical Field Operation Svcs

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ-484-091225) for Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, and Geotechnical Field Operation Services across three statewide regions. The procurement seeks to establish Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for comprehensive geotechnical and environmental services, covering Districts 1-7 through separate regional contracts. Required services include geotechnical subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, environmental site assessments, foundation investigations, and survey activities. Respondents must be prequalified in specific GDOT Area Classes such as land surveying, geological studies, bridge foundation studies, and hazardous waste site assessments. Evaluation criteria will focus on project manager experience, additional resources, past performance, and technical approach, with a structured scoring methodology that assesses qualitative performance across multiple dimensions. The solicitation follows a two-phase selection process, beginning with an initial evaluation of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), with submissions due by September 12, 2025, and anticipated contract awards to follow a technical approach review for shortlisted firms.

The procurement includes an 11% overall annual goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, which can be achieved through prime contracting, subcontracting, joint ventures, or mentor/protege relationships. Each contract will have a minimum value of $25,000 and a maximum potential value of $7,000,000, with anticipated contract durations up to five years. Firms will be required to demonstrate compliance with DBE participation requirements and show capability across multiple technical domains. The evaluation process will utilize detailed assessment tools, including Legacy and Local Administered Project (LAP) Evaluation Forms that score consultant performance across management, communication, project execution, and deliverable quality using a rating system from 1 (does not meet requirements) to 5 (exceeds requirements). These comprehensive evaluation mechanisms will allow GDOT to systematically document and quantify consultant performance throughout the contract period, ensuring rigorous oversight and performance management.