What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Winder, Georgia is requesting Statements of Qualifications for Preconstruction Engineering Design Services for a pedestrian bridge project. This project involves constructing a 10ft wide pedestrian bridge spanning State Route 8. Firms must be prequalified in specific Area Classes and demonstrate experience in project management and delivering similar projects. The evaluation will consider the Project Manager, Key Team Leaders, and the Prime Consultant's experience. Statements of Qualifications are due by Thursday, November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing via email by the deadline specified in the Schedule of Events. The City will evaluate SOQs based on specific criteria and may invite firms to present or interview. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals.
Scope of work
- Concept development services and concept report
- Field surveys, bridge staking, and right-of-way staking
- Environmental document development and NEPA re-evaluations
- Preliminary construction plans and preliminary hydraulic studies
- Final Right-of-Way plans and ROW cost estimates
- Subsurface Utility Engineering (QL-B SUE) and utility coordination
- AASHTO Ware Construction preliminary and final cost estimates
- Optional construction plan revisions, administration, and inspections
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Manager, Key Team Leader(s) and Prime's Experience, and Qualifications (Phase I) | 30% |
| Resources availability and Workload Capacity (Phase I) | 20% |
| Technical Approach (Phase II) | 40% |
| Past Performance (Phase II) | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Prime Consultant must be prequalified by GDOT in Area Classes 3.02 and 3.13
- Team must be prequalified by GDOT in all required Area Classes listed in Exhibit I
- Accounting system in place meeting 48 CFR Part 31
- Yearly Certified Public Accountant overhead audit if aggregate contract amount exceeds $250,000
- Compliance with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. 13-10-91)
- Right of Way specialist must be a GDOT prequalified ROW consultant
Documents to include with your response
- Cover page with RFQ#, Title, firm legal name, and PI Number 0021599
- Administrative Requirements
- Notarized Certification Form (Exhibit II) for Prime
- Notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (Exhibit III) for Prime
- Signed cover page of any Addenda issued for Prime
- Project Manager, Key Team Leaders, and Prime Experience
- Area Class Summary Form (Exhibit IV) and Notice of Professional Consultant Qualifications
- Overall Resources, Primary Office, Narrative, and Commitment Tables
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- One PDF document emailed to P.J. Klein, Assistant City Engineer; typed on 8.5 x 11 paper, minimum 11-point font, named with firm legal name, RFQ#, RFQ Title, and project contract number.