What the buyer needs
AI summaryClay County seeks engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant project. The project will involve sewer, water, or street and drainage improvements. The selected engineer will provide a preliminary engineering report within 30 days of selection. If funded, responsibilities include final design, permits, bidding, and construction supervision. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2026, and should include references, a project approach, firm history, key personnel, and a cost schedule. Questions regarding the RFP or scope of work 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 and maintaining all BABA documentation during construction
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to produce required preliminary plans and cost estimates within 30 days of selection
- State license for top qualified staff member (Professional Engineer)
Documents to include with your response
- Personal references from similar local government projects completed in past 5 years
- Description of project approach (planning, design, funding, success, O&M, implementation)
- Brief history of the firm and resumes of principals
- Resumes of key personnel and other discipline consultants/engineers
- 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
- Mail or physical delivery
- Instructions
- Submit three (3) proposals clearly marked 'Clay County Community Development Block Grant' to River Valley Regional Commission, 710 Front Ave, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901, Attn: William Griggs.