Engineering Design Services for Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Phase 1

Cobb County Department of Transportation is soliciting Statement of Qualifications for solicitation B2464 to obtain engineering design consultant services for the Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge project. The scope of work 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 extending from the Hartman Road intersection to the Riverside Parkway intersection. Comprehensive services include concept development, public involvement, field surveys, environmental documentation, preliminary and final construction plans, roadway hydraulic and hydrological studies, signing and marking plans, right-of-way plans, and erosion control plans. All work must adhere to AASHTO guidelines and Cobb DOT Pre-Construction Process and Procedures Manual standards. The selection process is conducted in two phases, with the final award granted to the highest ranked firm based on combined scores. Phase I evaluates the Statement of Qualifications based on project manager and team leader experience, GDOT process familiarity, firm experience with similar projects, workload capacity, and the ability to meet the project schedule. Shortlisted firms proceed to Phase II, which focuses on unique technical approaches, challenge mitigation strategies, quality control procedures, and past performance ratings. Applicants must be prequalified in the required Area Class and provide notarized certifications, including the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit. The submission deadline for Phase I is November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and all proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via the OpenGov eProcurement portal. The agency anticipates a multi-phase, project-specific contract with compensation potentially structured as a lump sum, cost plus fixed fee, cost per unit of work, or a specific rate of compensation. Final terms and fees will be negotiated with the top-ranked firm. Additionally, firms must maintain an accounting system meeting 48 CFR Part 31 standards, and those with aggregate contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars must provide a yearly CPA overhead audit.