What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Town of Danville seeks an engineering firm to provide design and construction supervision for stormwater drainage improvements. The firm will prepare comprehensive engineering plans and cost estimates in communication with the Town. This project will utilize funds from the CDBG grant program, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. All activities must adhere to federal and state regulations. Interested firms should contact Samantha Floyd at [email protected] for project coordination. Grant writing inquiries can be directed to Blake Robinson at (478) 751-6160 or [email protected].
Scope of work
- Preparation of comprehensive engineering plans, cost estimates, and a Preliminary Engineering Report.
- Preparation of final design, plans, and specifications.
- Securing all necessary permits and clearances to comply with state and federal mandates.
- Preparation of bid and contract documents, including advertising, bidding procedures, bidders conference, bid openings, and evaluations.
- Post-award services, including securing construction firm certifications and reviewing specifications, warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings.
- Construction supervision and administration, including weekly site visits, payment request reviews, and change orders.
- Construction close-out, final inspection, project certification, and periodic CDBG program updates.
- Ensuring Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance and obtaining required manufacturers' certifications.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project approach | Not specified |
| Quality of work | Not specified |
| Experience (particularly with CDBG grants and Town of Danville) | Not specified |
| Capacity to perform | Not specified |
| Mobility | Not specified |
| Project familiarity | Not specified |
| Past performance (timeliness, completing within budget, and other factors) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified engineering firm with broad experience in design and construction supervision.
- Experience with CDBG grants and other grant projects, with local government references.
- Key personnel must have direct experience with CDBG-funded projects.
- Full understanding of Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions.
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter and letterhead pages directly answering evaluation criteria questions
- Brief history of the firm and resumes of principal personnel
- Names, professional experience, and CDBG experience of key assigned personnel
- Cost schedules for general services, additional services, and reimbursable expenses
- Proposed professional services contract (direct costs plus fixed fee, not to exceed lump sum)
- Proposed project implementation plan with key timelines and milestones
- Written release authorizing all necessary investigations
- Section 3 solicitation package (if Section 3 preference is claimed)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Instructions
- Submit sealed, clearly labeled proposal to Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Attn: Blake Robinson, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, Georgia 31206. Include an electronic copy on a flash drive, CD, or via email (zip files will be rejected via email).
