RFQ A&E & Environmental Services - Maple St Neighborhood Connectivity Project - Phase 1

The City of Carrollton is seeking Architectural/Engineering (A/E) and Environmental Services for the Maple Street Neighborhood Connectivity Project - Phase 1, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement is a qualifications-based selection for a project involving infrastructure, pedestrian, and traffic upgrades along a half-mile segment of Maple Street, connecting the University of West Georgia to downtown Carrollton. Specific project components include installing a roundabout at Maple Street and Hays Mill Road, signal upgrades at Maple Street and South Street, bicycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, ADA-compliant sidewalks, enhanced corridor lighting, landscaping, lane width reduction, and signage improvements. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued on October 9, 2025, with submissions due on November 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The selection process will evaluate firms based on four equally weighted criteria: firm stability (25%), relevant experience and qualifications (25%), past performance (25%), and overall project suitability (25%). Firms must submit three hard copies of their Statement of Qualifications, limited to 20 pages, detailing company resources, experience, and project capabilities.

The project will be funded through the US Department of Transportation's "Safe Streets and Roads for All" grant program, distributed via the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which introduces specific federal regulatory requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the project will require strict adherence to federal environmental and historical preservation protocols before final design work can commence. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will select a finalist firm for potential contract negotiations. The project timeline indicates that all plans should be approved and permits issued by March 31, 2027, with construction anticipated to be bid out by April 15, 2027. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements and the involvement of federal grant funding suggest a significant investment in urban transportation infrastructure. Firms interested in responding must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in urban infrastructure design, transportation engineering, and compliance with federal grant program requirements.