REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES U.S. H.U.D. Grant B-24-CP-GA-0679

The City of Blackshear is seeking qualifications and proposals from a State of Georgia licensed engineering firm to provide comprehensive post-award services for a community project funded by a U.S. H.U.D. grant. These services encompass all phases from planning, design, and cost estimating to bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. A crucial aspect of the contract includes ensuring compliance with American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements, with the engineer responsible for maintaining necessary documentation and certifying completion to the grant recipient. The project involves constructing a new railroad crossing and road, closing an existing railroad crossing, and managing all engineering and construction observation tasks along with the preparation of the required construction documents. Selection will be based on the firm’s qualifications aligned to the community and economic development needs, with all contracts adhering to federal and state provisions as mandated by U.S. H.U.D. Interested firms must submit their proposals by May 5, 2026, with the City of Blackshear serving as the contracting agency and Chris Wright as the point of contact for further information.