City of Unadilla CDBG 2027 RFP engineering services

The City of Unadilla is seeking proposals for professional engineering services to develop and implement a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for sewer, water, or street and drainage improvements. Managed by the River Valley Regional Commission, the project is divided into two phases, beginning with a development phase that requires a preliminary engineering report adhering to the 2027 CDBG applicants manual. The selected engineer must be capable of producing preliminary plans and cost estimates within 30 days of selection and is responsible for maintaining all Build America, Buy America (BABA) documentation, including manufacturers' certifications, which must be certified at the project's conclusion. The contract will be structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee, not to exceed a lump sum, with the award granted to the most responsible offeror providing the most advantageous proposal. Evaluation criteria include the firm's history, a detailed project approach, and a record of up to 10 CDBG and 10 non-CDBG projects completed between 2021 and 2026. Applicants must submit three proposals by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2026, to the River Valley Regional Commission in Columbus, Georgia. Required submission materials include a completed CDBG RFP evaluation form, resumes of key personnel, a sample professional services contract, and a fee structure expressed as a percentage of construction.