ADVERTISING ENGINEERING AND/OR ARCHITECTUAL SERVICES

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from Engineering firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of public infrastructure projects, including those funded using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) programs, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) projects and other State and Federal funding sources. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.

Plans are to contract within a year from the date of this notice with a reputable consulting firm for engineering and design services for an FY 2027 CDBG, FY 2027 PHMSA, GEFA, and/or other State/Federally funded projects related to community and economic development.

In addition to CDBG and GEFA projects, this procurement is intended to be applicable for PHMSA projects, Redevelopment Fund (RDF) projects, Employment Incentive Program (EIP) projects, Economic Development Administrations (EDA) projects, Southeastern Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects, and any other State or Federally funded project in compliance with 2 CFR 200 for procurement. This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for engineering, design and other related services for State and Federally funded projects. This is not a request for a retainer of services. The scope of services includes the preparation and administration of a project related to public infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to, water infrastructure, sewer infrastructure, road and drainage infrastructure, natural gas infrastructure, and other public infrastructure activities. All firms submitting will be reconsidered, on a project-by-project basis, should future state and federally funded opportunities arise within the next 2-3 year period.

Information which should be submitted for our evaluation in tabbed sections as follows:

• TAB 1: History of firm and resources
• TAB 2: State and Federal grant funded project experience, including CDBG grant programs and GEFA/USDA loan programs
• TAB 3: Key personnel/qualifications
• TAB 4: Current workload
• TAB 5: Scope and level of service proposed
• TAB 6: Experience with similar projects and list of references
• TAB 7: Errors and Omissions Insurance
• TAB 8: *Statement of Qualifications Form*
• TAB 9: *Section 3 Certification Form* (if claiming preference)

All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This 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.

Interested parties should request copies of the *Statement of Qualifications Form* and *Section 3 Certification Form* prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than **5:00 pm on December 8, 2026**. 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.