FY 2026 CDBG Drainage Improvements

The City of Odum is seeking engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in assisting local governments with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs to provide preliminary design and potential implementation services for a Drainage Improvements project funded under the FY26 CDBG program. Firms must be licensed to practice engineering in Georgia and present a detailed submission including firm history, relevant grant experience, key personnel qualifications, current workload, scope of proposed services, experience with comparable projects accompanied by references, fee structures related to the Preliminary Engineer Report and subsequent design and construction management services, as well as proof of Errors and Omissions Insurance. Additionally, firms claiming Section 3 status must submit a Section 3 Certification Form, reflecting compliance with federal and state contract requirements, including those outlined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and HUD’s Section 3 provisions. Proposals must be submitted by January 5, 2026, with a draft Preliminary Engineer Report due no later than February 19, 2026. The contract outlines that all awarded contracts will adhere to applicable federal and state guidelines, encouraging participation from Section 3 business concerns to promote economic opportunities for low-income individuals in compliance with HUD regulations. The primary contact for this solicitation is Camary Sampson, and further details and submission requirements can be accessed through the Georgia procurement portal. The overall objective is to secure qualified engineering services that can effectively support the City of Odum in executing critical drainage infrastructure improvements under the FY 2026 CDBG initiative.