What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Ideal is seeking engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant project. This includes preliminary engineering reports, final design, and construction supervision. Firms must demonstrate experience with similar local government projects and outline their approach to planning, design, and implementation. Proposals should detail key personnel, fee structure, and include a completed evaluation form. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2026, and should be sent to the River Valley Regional Commission in Columbus, Georgia. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to William Griggs.
Scope of work
- Preliminary Engineering report meeting 2027 CDBG applicants manual guidelines
- Preliminary plans and cost estimates within 30 days of selection
- Final design, plans, and specifications
- Obtaining necessary permits and/or easements
- Preparing bid and contract documents, including advertising and bidding procedures
- Supervising construction and project closeout
- NPDES services and other necessary services
- Obtaining, maintaining, and certifying BABA documentation during construction
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to produce required preliminary plans and cost estimates within 30 days of selection
- Top qualified staff member must hold a state Professional Engineer license
Documents to include with your response
- Personal references from similar local government projects completed in the past 5 years
- Project approach description (planning/design/funding, success, O&M, implementation)
- Brief history of the firm and resumes of principals
- Resumes of key personnel, other disciplines, and resident inspection staff
- Costs schedule (fee approach, additional services, reimbursable expenses)
- Written release authorizing any and all investigations deemed necessary
- Completed CDBG RFP evaluation form placed in front of proposal
- Copy of state license for top qualified staff member
- Sample professional services contract
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy mail or delivery
- Instructions
- Submit three (3) proposals to River Valley Regional Commission, 710 Front Ave, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901, Attn: William Griggs, clearly marked 'City of Ideal Community Development Block Grant'.