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Bid Title

RFQ #26-0227-01 - SEID Grant Engineering Services

Issuing Agency

City of Dublin

Location

Georgia

Published Date

Feb 27, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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RFQ #26-0227-01 - SEID Grant Engineering Services - Qualifications are due on April 1, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

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City of Dublin, GA

Request for Qualifications

To Provide

Engineering Services

For

SEID Grant

Dublin, GA

RFQ #26-0227-01

Issue Date February 27, 2026

Due Date: April 1, 2026 by 2PM

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Services for

SEID Grant - Dublin, GA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Services for SEID Grant – City of Dublin, Georgia

RFQ No. 26‑0227‑01

The City of Dublin (“Owner”) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to provide

professional services for the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant project. The project involves

improvements to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, including replacement of the headworks screening equipment.

Services will include design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, inspection, and preparation of

all SEID‑required documentation.

This project is funded through the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) and must comply with all

applicable federal and state requirements, including the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, 2 CFR 200 Uniform

Guidance, and all Georgia procurement statutes. Firms responding to this RFQ should have demonstrated experience

delivering engineering services for federally funded infrastructure projects.

Following the review of submitted Statements of Qualifications, the City may identify a shortlist of firms determined to

be the most qualified for further consideration. Shortlisted firms may be invited to participate in interviews. The firm

selected as the finalist will be required to submit a fee proposal in accordance with subsequent instructions issued by

the City. The City of Dublin reserves the right to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications, to waive technicalities,

irregularities, or informalities, and to cancel or conclude this procurement at any time without obligation.

The selected engineering firm will work collaboratively with the City to complete all required engineering tasks

associated with the SEID Grant and ensure full compliance with federal and state standards.

Purpose of the RFQ

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified and

experienced engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for the City of Dublin’s State Economic and

Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant project. The project, funded through the Southeast Crescent Regional

Commission (SCRC), involves improvements to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, including but not limited to the

replacement of the existing headworks screening equipment and associated system upgrades.

This RFQ is issued in accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements governing the procurement of

professional services, including the Uniform Administrative Requirements codified at 2 CFR Part 200, the Build America,

Buy America (BABA) Act, and relevant Georgia procurement statutes. Engineering firms responding to this solicitation

must demonstrate the capacity and qualifications necessary to perform all required design, permitting, bidding and

procurement assistance, construction administration, inspection, close‑out services, and SEID‑related documentation

and compliance.

The Owner intends to conduct a qualifications‑based selection process to identify the engineering firm that is most

capable of delivering the required services in a timely, compliant, and cost‑effective manner. The Selection Committee

will evaluate submitted qualifications in accordance with the criteria set forth herein, and finalist firms may be invited to

interviews and to submit fee proposals at a later stage of this procurement.

The issuance of this RFQ does not commit the Owner to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation

of a response, or to procure or contract for any services. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Statements

of Qualifications, to waive technicalities and informalities, and to conduct the procurement in a manner deemed to be in

the best interests of the City of Dublin.

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1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

Background

The City of Dublin applied for and received SEID grant funding to assist with Wastewater Treatment

improvements including the replacement of headworks screens. The city is seeking an engineering firm with

broad experience to provide design and construction supervision for this project, if awarded, and other related

professional services. SEID grants are funded by the federal government and administered at the state level by

the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. Therefore, all activities must be performed in strict adherence to

applicable federal and state regulations.

This selected engineering firm will be expected to work with the City of Dublin to complete engineering work associated

with federal and state funding opportunities, including a State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant

from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. Funding for project has already been obtained.

Three to five firms that respond to this RFQ by submitting statements of qualifications may be determined to be

especially qualified and capable of delivering services and may be deemed eligible for further consideration to provide

these services as the engineering firm and invited to interview for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are

cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. The City of Dublin reserves the right to

reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities, irregularities, and informalities, and retains the

right to cancel or conclude this procurement at any time without selecting a firm to provide the described services,

without any liability to any respondents, or any other person or entity, and is under no obligation to make an award

relating to this RFQ to any person or entity. The final terms of any Engineering Services Agreement for the project

contemplated by this procurement will be determined by the Owner, subject, in all cases, to strict compliance with the

applicable provisions of the laws of the City of Dublin.

Project Description

Wastewater Treatment Improvements

Scope of Work – Engineering Services for SEID Grant Project

The City of Dublin intends to improve the Wastewater Treatment Facility, with a primary focus on replacing the existing

headworks screening equipment and completing related system upgrades. The selected engineering firm will be

responsible for providing comprehensive professional services that support the planning, design, procurement,

construction, and close‑out of the project.

1. Preliminary Engineering & Coordination

 Develop complete engineering plans, specifications, and cost opinions in close coordination with the City of

Dublin.

 Conduct site evaluations, confirm existing conditions, and assess design alternatives to support project

objectives such as improved operational performance, durability, and long‑term efficiency.

 Ensure all design documents conform to applicable federal, state, and local codes, standards, and SEID

program requirements.

2. Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

 Prepare and submit all necessary permit applications required for the project, including environmental,

wastewater, construction, and state/federal approvals.

 Ensure all documents and materials fully meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, and

incorporate all required language into project specifications.

 Assist the City in meeting all federal compliance obligations, including SEID documentation and 2 CFR 200

requirements.

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3. Bidding & Procurement Support

 Prepare complete bid packages and procurement documents in accordance with Georgia procurement statutes

and federal guidelines.

 Assist the City with advertising, bidder inquiries, pre‑bid meetings, bid openings, and evaluation of contractor

bids.

 Support the City in verifying bidder certifications and required BABA manufacturer documentation.

4. Construction Administration & Oversight

 Provide construction administration services throughout the duration of the project, including:

o Review and approval of contractor submittals, schedules, and shop drawings.

o Engineering firm shall perform one site visit per week at minimum, with additional visits as needed to

support construction progress.

o Review and recommendation of contractor pay applications and change orders.

o Coordination with the contractor to resolve field issues promptly and effectively.

5. SEID Grant Support & Documentation

 Maintain all records and provide required SEID reporting, including progress reports, compliance

documentation, and close‑out materials.

 Collect and verify all BABA certifications from manufacturers and contractors.

 Ensure all documentation meets SCRC and federal audit requirements.

6. Project Close‑Out

 Conduct final inspections and verify completion of all work.

 Prepare as‑built drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and all required close‑out

certifications.

 Assist the City with final SEID reporting and compliance verification.

2. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Selection of the engineering firm will be a multi-step process. The City of Dublin reserves the right to reject any or all

statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of the City of Dublin.

Qualification Ranking is initiated with this RFQ, which is issued for the purpose of acquiring Statements of

Qualifications from prospective engineering firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee

consisting of representatives of the Owner. The Selection Committee will review Statements of Qualifications submitted

in response to this RFQ. To be deemed eligible for evaluation, firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Required

 Preparation of final design, plans, and specifications.

 The securing of all necessary permits and clearances as applicable to comply with state and federal mandates. For

this project the engineering will be required to provide engineering plans/drawings showing all dimensions drawn to

current engineering standards and the required plans in order for the contractor to apply for permits.

 Preparation of bid and contract documents, including advertising and bidding procedures, holding the bidders

conference, bid openings, and evaluations.

 Post-award services, including securing the construction firm’s certifications and review of specifications,

 warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings.

 Construction services including supervision/administration of construction, review of payment requests, change

orders, and other coordination with the construction firm. Periodic construction review (at least one visit per week

during regular working hours) and other work as required in assuring proper execution of the work. Periodic

construction reviews must ensure that the contractor’s methods comply with approved plans and specifications.

 Construction close-out, final inspection, project certification, and coordination with the City of Dublin and the

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission to provide periodic updates to satisfy SEID program requirements.

 The engineer shall fully understand the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of this project. All construction

contracts furnished or prepared by the engineer shall include required language. Further, the engineer shall be

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responsible for obtaining all required BABA documentation (i.e. manufacturers’ certifications) during construction.

The Selection Committee will then evaluate the submittals, which have met the above minimum qualifications. Criteria

for the evaluation are listed below:

Criteria for evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

15% Factor Stability of the firm.

40% Factor Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications.

25% Factor Firm’s suitability for the project.

20% Factor Firm’s management plan to provide engineering services for the project.

Final selection of the engineering firm will proceed following interviews with the shortlisted finalists. Upon

completion of the interview process, the City will identify the firm deemed most qualified. That firm, and only

that firm, will be invited to submit a detailed fee proposal in accordance with instructions issued by the City.

The successful engineering firm will be determined based on the Selection Committee’s evaluation of the

interviews and all other factors outlined in this RFQ.

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times

indicated are Eastern. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

Schedule

A. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ

B. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

C. Deadline for submission of written questions and requests for clarification

D. Answers to all written questions posted

E. Qualification Proposal Due

F. Finalists will be notified

G. Finalist engineering firms interviews

H. Selected engineering firm notified

I. Contract negotiations as needed

J. Contract Awarded

2/27/26

3/12/26 10:00AM

3/23/26 2:00PM

3/25/26

4/01/26 2:00PM

4/02/26

4/07/26 TBD

4/17/26

4/17-24/26 TBD

4/27/26

4. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal

for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submission deadline has passed, all submissions will be final.

The Owner will not request clarification from individual respondents relative to their submission but reserves the right to

ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ

or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail) to:

David Sawyer, Purchasing Director, e-mail: sawyerd@dublinga.org

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of

Events. All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled,

and answers will be posted.

5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. Responses

RFQ #26-0227-01 – SEID Grant Engineering Services

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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