27-034 ROADWAY ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN SERVICES

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting qualified professional engineering firms to provide roadway engineering and traffic signal design services for various citywide improvements. The scope of work includes the full project lifecycle, from concept development and preliminary engineering to final design and right-of-way acquisition. Specific technical requirements encompass sidewalk installation, intersection improvements, roundabout design, traffic calming devices, signal timing studies, and traffic impact studies per GDOT criteria. The selected consultant will also provide support services such as surveying, environmental studies, utility coordination, and construction phase inspection. Selection will be conducted in accordance with the Brooks Act, focusing on the most highly qualified firms based on a review of professional certifications, past performance on similar projects, proposed methodology, and management capability. Interested firms must submit one original labeled copy, one electronic PDF copy, and five hard copies by November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to the Procurement Division. Submissions must be clearly marked as a Sealed Submittal and include required certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplaces, and federal debarment status. The contract anticipates using Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee standards and requires the consultant to maintain comprehensive insurance, including general liability, professional liability, and product liability, each with limits of at least 1 million dollars. Additionally, firms must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and agree to the governing law and venue of Dougherty County, Georgia. The City strongly encourages participation from small businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.