RFQ for Engineering

The City of Trenton, Georgia, located in Dade County, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural and engineering services to support various general construction and repair projects over a 24-month period. The procurement seeks qualified professional firms to provide comprehensive engineering and architectural support including concept report preparation, utility plans, surveys and mapping, preliminary and final construction plans, erosion control plans, water and wastewater infrastructure design, structural plans, permit assistance, and construction administration for projects in landscaping, water and stormwater engineering, small transportation infrastructure such as paths and trails, pedestrian sidewalks, and recreational site development. Qualified respondents must demonstrate strong records providing architectural services to local governments in Georgia and substantial experience with Federally Assisted Projects. Proposals must be submitted in an original and four copies in a sealed envelope to City Hall at 12882 N Main Street, Trenton, GA 30752 no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with envelopes opened publicly at 3:05 p.m. the same day. Evaluation will be based on relevance and amount of previous experience (20%), experience with Federally Assisted Projects (15%), methodology and approach (25%), scope and level of services (20%), demonstrated capacity to manage complex projects (10%), and cost effectiveness (10%). Proposals must address firm qualifications, experience serving Georgia local governments with contact references, methodology and approach, organizational structure, current workload and availability, financial strength documentation, litigation history, and rate schedules for design and construction administration services, along with proof of authorization to do business in Georgia and all necessary current licenses.

The RFQ does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement materials. Respondents must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The City of Trenton reserves the right to select different consulting firms from respondents for each individual project and to reject any or all submissions. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the RFQ materials, and no reimbursement is provided for proposal preparation costs, with all submitted materials becoming the property of the City of Trenton and public records.