Owner’s Verification Firm (OVF) – Independent Oversight

The contract establishes an independent oversight role to verify that all design, construction, and maintenance activities by the P3 developer comply with Georgia Department of Transportation standards and specifications. The selected firm will serve as the Owner’s Verification Firm, conducting objective reviews to ensure adherence to technical requirements, safety protocols, and contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle. This role is critical in maintaining public accountability and ensuring that infrastructure delivered under the P3 arrangement meets state-mandated quality and performance benchmarks. The solicitation is open for proposals with a submission deadline of July 24, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, which corresponds to engineering services. The contracting authority is the Georgia Department of Transportation, with performance expected across the state’s transportation infrastructure projects under P3 agreements. Responses must demonstrate technical competence, independence, and proven experience in overseeing large-scale public infrastructure programs to satisfy the rigorous verification requirements outlined in the solicitation.