QBS/PS/DOT/2609-1270086/Marietta Road Bridge Replacement Over CSX - Phase I

The City of Atlanta (the City) issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced Offerors to provide replacement of the distressed existing Marietta Road Bridge over the former CSX Tilford Yard. The existing bridge is a weight-limited bridge (currently signed at 10 tons) on Marietta Road over the CSX Tracks just South of Thomas St NW.

The City is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firm(s) or organization(s).

The project will replace the existing Marietta Road bridge over the former CSX Tilford Yard. The existing bridge is a weight-limited bridge (currently signed at 10 tons) on Marietta Road over the CSX Tracks just South of Thomas St NW.

The existing bridge is a 423.5 feet long 5 span concrete box beam bridge which was built in 1971. The bridge replacement will be a new structure, pavement, curb and gutter, and a continuous, 5-foot sidewalk on each side of the bridge. The proposed project also includes a continuous standard 5-foot sidewalk along Marietta Road from the south of the bridge to Perry Boulevard/West Marietta Street (about 0.8 mile segment).

**Required** area classes:

• The Prime Consultant MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed below: 3.02 Roadway Design; 3.10 Utility Coordination (Railroad Coordination); 4.01A Minor Bridge Design.
• The Team (either the Prime Consultant and/or one of more of their sub-consultant team members) MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the area classes listed in the *Area Class Summary*.

Evaluation Method

The solicitation is a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process as required by the Brooks Act and 23 CFR Part 172. In Phase I, the Evaluation Committee will evaluate Proponent's SOQ consisting of Experience and Qualifications and Resources/Workload Capacity in accordance with the Evaluation Criteria for Phase I detailed below. The Evaluation Committee will select three (3) to five (5) Proponents (the "Short-Listed Proponents") to continue to Phase II of the selection process. [...]

Evaluation Criteria

• Phase I: Prime's Experience and Qualifications 30%
• Phase I: Workload Capacity 20%
• Phase II: Technical Approach 40%
• Phase II: Past Performance 10%
• Total 100%

**Required** documents: *Submittal Format* document, FTA Federal Clauses, *Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit*, *Certification Form*, Attestation of Financial Capability, and Indication of Insurability.

Execution of the City's Contract within five (5) business days after notification of Eligibility for Award is required.