Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from engineering firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of federal, state, and/or local grant programs. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.

Plans are to contract for engineering preliminary design services required for a potential Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), and/or US Department of Agriculture (USDA) project and, if funded, for engineering services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to provide services to design a 1.5-mile trail to connect Flowery Branch residents with Flowery Branch Bay Park and downtown Flowery Branch.

Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:
1)        History of firm and resources
2)        ARC/CDBG/GEFA/USDAR or other federal, state, and/or local grant experience, including other DCA grant programs
3)        Key personnel/qualifications
4)        Current workload
5)        Scope and level of service proposed
6)        Experience with similar projects and list of references
7)        Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PER would be needed no later than June 12, 2024.
8)        Errors and Omissions Insurance
9)        Statement of Qualifications Form
10)        Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)

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.

This project may be subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.