December 11, 2025 RFQ/RFP: CITY OF STATESBORO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT, DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION ROUNDTREE AND CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from Engineering Firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the preliminary report, final design, and construction administration of Federally Assisted Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), design, and construction administration services for projects utilizing federal funds. Plans are to contract for engineering preliminary design services required for a FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project in compliance with 24 CFR 570.489(g) and, if funded, for engineering services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of this project is to provide a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the replacement/upgrade of sub-standard potable water transmission and service lines and sanitary sewerage transmission and service lines, stormwater drainage improvements, installation of fire hydrants, sidewalk, and subsequent roadway repairs and resurfacing, on Martin Luther King Dr., Church Street and Roundtree Street in the City of Statesboro, as shown on the attached map. A stormwater runoff analysis will be required to aid in the design of the stormwater drainage improvements. This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), design, and construction administration services, for State and Federally funded projects. This is not a request for retainer services. Immediate plans call for services to assist the City with the Preliminary Engineering Report, Design Services, and Construction Administration Services for a FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant project. Submitting firms will be re-considered, on a project-by-project basis, should future federally funded opportunities arise in the next 24-month period from date of this notice. Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows: 1) History of firm and resources 2) Federal Funds Engineering Experience, including HUD, EDA, etc. 3) Key personnel/qualifications 4) Current workload 5) Scope and level of service proposed 6) Experience with similar projects and list of references 7) Fee Percentages (if any) associated with the Engineering Report (PER) for the application and for Design and Construction Administration Services. If the City pursues a 2026 CDBG, the draft PER would be needed no later than March 13, 2026. 8) Errors and Omissions Insurance, please provide a copy. 9) Statement of Qualifications Form 10) Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.) The immediate project is subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs/and or other federal agencies listed above. The immediate project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Future federal projects may not require Section 3 compliance. The City also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the HCD Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The immediate project is subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs/and or other federal agencies listed above. The immediate project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Future federal projects may not require Section 3 compliance. The City of Statesboro also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the HCD Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Certification Form prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Sealed Proposals should be submitted to: Darren Prather, Central Services Director, 22 W. Grady St., Statesboro, GA 30458 and must be received no later than January 12, 2025. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions should be addressed to: bidinfo@statesboroga.gov and sealed proposal packages, including 1 original and 2 copies should be submitted to: Darren Prather Central Services Director 22 W. Grady St. Statesboro, GA 30458 72325 1/8/26 RL