RFQ Engineering Services for Water Main Expansion Project

The City of Hoschton, Georgia, located in Jefferson County, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services to support a water infrastructure expansion project. The procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to design and develop engineering plans and construction bid documents for the installation of approximately 9,000 linear feet of new water main. Required deliverables include preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) by June 15, 2026, to support an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) pre-application submission deadline of June 19, 2026, along with further design, bid, and construction management services contingent upon federal or state funding approval. Responding firms must be licensed to provide design and engineering services, technically qualified, and experienced in infrastructure project planning. Statements of qualifications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on May 5, 2026, with vendor selection anticipated by May 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project approach and timing, firm experience and capacity to perform, quality of work and ability to complete within budget, prior experience with similar projects, principal staff qualifications, knowledge of the community, and proposed costs. Submissions should include firm history and resources, ARC and DCA grant program experience, key personnel qualifications, current workload capacity, proposed scope and service levels, relevant project references, fee schedules for PER and design/construction management services, and errors and omissions insurance documentation. Firms must submit one hard copy and one digital copy directly to Jennifer Kidd-Harrison, City Manager, at the City of Hoschton address.

The RFQ does not contain specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or existing contractors. No incumbent infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents. The City of Hoschton intends to apply for project funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), or similar state and federal agencies; however, no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. All contracts will be subject to federal and state provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, ARC, or GEFA, and compliance with applicable civil rights and disability access laws is mandatory for selected firms.