Engineering Design Services for Drainage Improvements

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms to provide design services for drainage improvements and stormwater management within the Gillum Drive drainage basin in Dalton, Georgia. The project aims to address existing drainage deficiencies and flooding impacts, with a performance goal of managing stormwater runoff for 100-year rain events. The selected firm will be responsible for engineering design, environmental permitting, and procurement support, including the creation of bid documents and the review of submittals. The total estimated project cost is 6,950,000 dollars, which includes 400,000 dollars for engineering and environmental services, 50,000 dollars for legal fees related to easements, and 6,500,000 dollars for construction activities such as box culverts, concrete paved channels, and clearing and grading. Proposals must be submitted as four hard copies by October 5, 2026, and must include a project schedule, the signed Form A Proposal Signature Page, and resumes for key personnel, specifically the Project Manager. Firms must demonstrate experience by providing descriptions of at least three comparable projects completed within the last 10 years. Because the project may be funded by an Appalachian Regional Commission grant, the selected contractor must comply with federal oversight, including NEPA requirements, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment for awards over 100,000 dollars, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Additionally, firms must certify they are not suspended or debarred from government contracting and adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination standards. Award will be granted to a single firm based on a weighted scoring system evaluated by a selection committee.