RFQ Engineering Services - Storm Water

The City of Millen, located in Johnson County, Georgia, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for comprehensive engineering services related to storm water drainage improvements in the central business district. The project is funded through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and requires a qualified engineering firm to provide full-scale professional services, including final design, plans, specifications, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, construction supervision, and project close-out. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM on April 7, 2025, with the successful respondent to be notified by April 21, 2025. The selected firm must complete a Preliminary Engineering Report by May 19, 2025, and work toward meeting the FEMA grant application deadline of June 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's experience with FEMA and grant projects, prior work with the City of Millen, firm and personnel history, project approach, and past performance. The engineering firm will be expected to demonstrate expertise in drainage infrastructure improvements and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.

The procurement is open to engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in municipal infrastructure projects, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be structured as "direct costs plus a fixed fee, not to exceed a lump sum," requiring detailed cost schedules and reimbursable expense fees. The City of Millen, acting as an Equal Opportunity Employer, reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and emphasizes fair housing promotion and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's funding is contingent upon receiving the FEMA grant, which suggests potential budget constraints. The selected firm will be required to execute a professional services contract and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project's technical and regulatory requirements. Interested firms should carefully review the RFQ documentation and be prepared to provide detailed qualifications that showcase their ability to successfully complete complex municipal infrastructure improvement projects.