REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) Professional Services Structural Engineer Review

The City of Havre de Grace is seeking quotations from qualified structural engineering firms to perform a roof structural integrity assessment at the STAR Centre located at 700 Congress Ave, Havre de Grace, MD. This project is the initial phase of installing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system funded by the Maryland Energy Administration. The selected firm must be a Professional Engineer licensed in Maryland and will be expected to provide a detailed structural assessment report covering load-bearing capacity, roof condition, orientation, and shading profiles. Deliverables include a signed, sealed, and stamped engineering certification letter, NEC 2020 load calculations, and a final report detailing any necessary corrections and estimated costs to proceed. All commercial flat-roof systems must be evaluated according to ASCE 7 standards. The solicitation, identified as RFQ-2026-0001, requires a mandatory remote interest meeting on August 18, 2026, with final quotations due by September 4, 2026. All work must be completed no later than November 15, 2026. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the City, evaluating the technical approach, cost, and the proposed project timeline. Applicants must submit a quotation, a project timeline, a Maryland Certificate of Good Standing, a business license, evidence of insurance, and a resume highlighting five recent similar projects. All communications must be conducted exclusively through the City's procurement platform to avoid disqualification.