Engineering Design Services for Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Phase 1

Cobb County is soliciting engineering design services for the Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Phase 1, identified as solicitation B2464. The project involves creating a dedicated pedestrian and bicyclist connection over I-20 via Factory Shoals Road, featuring a 12-foot shared-use path with 2-foot barriers. The scope of work encompasses the full design lifecycle, including concept development, public involvement, field surveys, environmental documentation, and the production of preliminary and final construction and right-of-way plans. All services must adhere to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) standards, Cobb DOT manuals, and AASHTO guidelines. The selection process is conducted in two phases to identify the most qualified firm. Phase I evaluates experience, qualifications, and resource capacity, while Phase II focuses on the technical approach and past performance. Firms must be prequalified in the specified area classes to be eligible. Submissions must be uploaded as a single PDF via the County's eProcurement portal by November 12, 2026. Key requirements include a notarized certification form and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. The resulting contract may be structured as a lump sum, cost plus fixed fee, or other compensation methods, with the consultant acting as an independent contractor. Firms with aggregate contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars are required to submit a yearly CPA overhead audit.