(RFQ) Chambers Road at McCullough Road Intersection Improvement Design

Henry County, Georgia has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-77 seeking professional design services for the Chambers Road at McCullough Road Intersection Improvement Design project. The procurement solicits qualified consultants to perform comprehensive intersection design services, which include survey data collection, roadway design, right-of-way planning, drainage design, and all related engineering work necessary to produce final construction plans. Deliverables will include a survey database submission, concept design, preliminary plans, right-of-way plats, and final plan development, with a total project completion timeline of 360 calendar days. Consultants and subconsultants must be pre-qualified with the Georgia Department of Transportation and meet specific area class certifications. The evaluation process will involve an independent committee ranking firms based on qualifications, project experience, available resources, responsiveness, professional references, and DBE participation, with a total possible score of 100 points and potential for an additional 15 points through an oral presentation. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM on June 25, 2025, and must be submitted through the County's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/henryga.

The county has established a 10.7% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and actively encourages participation by small, local, veteran-owned, and female-owned businesses. The project will be funded through Henry County SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax), indicating a commitment to local economic development. The procurement process allows for potential best and final offer negotiations and reserves the right to remove the highest and lowest scoring proposals if deemed necessary. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the intersection improvement design suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure enhancement. The county's selection methodology emphasizes qualitative factors over purely cost-based considerations, indicating a preference for technical expertise and comprehensive design capabilities. The procurement approach demonstrates a strategic focus on maintaining high-quality infrastructure development while promoting inclusive business participation.