RFQ - SEID Grant Engineering Services

The City of Dublin, Georgia issued RFQ #26-0227-01 on February 27, 2026, seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services for State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant-funded wastewater treatment facility improvements. The procurement encompasses design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, inspection, and closeout services for the replacement of existing headworks screening equipment and associated system upgrades at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Key deliverables include design plans and specifications, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, construction administration with a minimum of one site visit per week, Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance expertise, and project closeout procedures with SEID compliance documentation. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with design plans and specifications, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, construction administration, BABA compliance, and project closeout procedures, along with evidence of financial stability with a current ratio of 1.0 or higher and a Worker's Compensation Experience Modification Rating of 1.2 or less. Evaluation criteria include stability (15%), relevant project experience and qualifications (40%), suitability for the project (25%), and management plan (20%). The submission deadline is April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The City will notify finalist firms by April 2, 2026, conduct interviews on April 7, 2026, notify the selected firm by April 17, 2026, and award the contract by April 27, 2026, with three to five firms selected for interviews based on initial qualifications review.

The RFQ does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent firm is identified in this solicitation. Responding firms must comply with federal compliance requirements including suspension and debarment certification, strict adherence to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, the BABA Act, and Georgia procurement statutes. The project is funded through the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) with federal funding administered at the state level, requiring firms to maintain recordkeeping for five years and provide NEPA and environmental compliance assistance. The selected firm will be required to submit a detailed fee proposal in a subsequent phase following contract award; however, the RFQ does not specify the anticipated contract value or budget range for the engagement. No specific budget or award value is provided in the solicitation documents.