Regional Freight Planning Study Douglas County

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified firms to provide consulting services for a comprehensive Regional Freight Planning Study within Douglas County, Georgia. The project aims to develop a strategic plan that includes stakeholder engagement, current freight movement assessment, traffic analysis, ordinance review, and both short-term and long-term infrastructure and policy recommendations. The contract is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement with a maximum budget of approximately $312,500, and the scope encompasses deliverables such as project management plans, assessment reports, traffic studies, and final recommendations, all in electronic formats compatible with ARC standards. The procurement process involves a detailed RFQ and RFP, with submissions due by December 4, 2025, and evaluation based on experience, technical approach, resources, past performance, and cost, with a weighted scoring system emphasizing technical qualifications and project understanding. All respondents must adhere to Georgia state law requirements, including submitting notarized affidavits certifying compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (E-Verify), and provide references and certifications regarding past performance, audit systems, and legal standing. The process emphasizes transparency, with strict formatting, page limits, and submission procedures via BidNet, and reserves the right for Douglas County to reject any or all proposals or waive informalities. While the documents do not specify federal FAR clauses or standard federal contract language, they establish clear legal, compliance, and procedural frameworks rooted in Georgia law and local policies, ensuring that all selected firms meet the statutory and contractual obligations necessary for project execution. The timeline for the project’s deliverables and performance is aligned with the procurement schedule, but specific performance periods are not explicitly detailed in the available documents.