Clay County CDBG 2027 RFP engineering services

Clay County is seeking proposals for engineering services to support a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project focused on sewer, water, or street and drainage improvements. Administered by the River Valley Regional Commission, the project involves a development phase where the selected engineer must provide a preliminary engineering report, preliminary plans, and cost estimates within 30 days of selection. The scope also includes supervising construction and project closeout, with a strict requirement to obtain and maintain Build America, Buy America (BABA) documentation and manufacturer certifications. The contract will be structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee, not to exceed a lump sum. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate to the River Valley Regional Commission office in Columbus, Georgia, by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2026, and must be clearly marked as Clay County Community Development Block Grant. Evaluation is based on the most responsible and advantageous offer, with key criteria including a firm's history, a list of CDBG and non-CDBG projects from 2021-2026, personal references from the last five years, and the state license of the top qualified staff member. Applicants must include a completed CDBG RFP evaluation form at the front of their proposal, a detailed technical approach, a sample professional services contract, and a fee schedule expressed as a percentage of construction.