Request for Qualifications

The City of Oak Park is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications from professional architectural and engineering firms interested in providing services for general infrastructure projects under Project No. 252823. The RFQ emphasizes qualifications-based selection, with the goal of identifying highly qualified firms for potential negotiations and contract award. The submission deadline is September 20, 2025, and questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted by September 10, 2025, with responses provided via addendum. The procurement process is governed primarily by local and state regulations, notably referencing Georgia law (O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-38) to promote participation of small, female-owned, and minority businesses, which may also qualify for state income tax credits when utilizing qualified minority subcontractors. The RFQ package is available at City Hall in Lyons, Georgia, and communication restrictions are strictly enforced during the evaluation period to ensure fairness. The contract documents do not specify federal acquisition regulation clauses, nor do they include detailed evaluation criteria, line-item pricing, or specific performance schedules. Instead, the process centers on assessing firms’ qualifications, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive informalities. There are no explicit requirements for packaging, labeling, or marking submissions, nor are there detailed inspection, acceptance, or security clauses included in the current documentation. The primary contact for the RFQ is Courtney Soley, City Clerk, whose contact details are provided for inquiries. Overall, the RFQ sets forth a qualifications-based selection process rooted in local policy, emphasizing equal opportunity and community participation, with the detailed technical and contractual arrangements to be negotiated following the qualification review.