RFP No. 26-008 PDB Services for PS3103 and PS4119 Expansion and Force Main

The Brunswick Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission (JWSC) is soliciting proposals through an RFP (No. 26-008) to select a Design/Build firm for the progressive design-build delivery of the PS3103 and PS4119 Expansion and Force Main Improvements project in Glynn County, Georgia. The project entails rehabilitation and expansion of two existing sewer pumping stations and installation of approximately 10,000 linear feet of 12-inch force main and 6,000 linear feet of 8-inch force main, with associated appurtenances, to enhance pumping capacity and support regional growth. The procurement is structured in two phases: Phase One involves preliminary services including design development, alternatives evaluation, cost modeling, and permitting assistance culminating in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal; Phase Two includes final design, construction, and commissioning, executed via contract amendment upon GMP approval. The selected team is expected to collaborate closely with JWSC through a phased, integrated approach, maintaining operational continuity during construction and ensuring compliance with technical and permitting requirements stipulated in the project’s technical attachments. Proposals will be evaluated through a weighted point system emphasizing the strength and experience of key personnel and project team members (30 points), technical approach and understanding (30 points), project management and collaboration strategies (15 points), past performance (15 points), best value alternatives (15 points), project schedule (15 points), and fee proposal for Phase One (10 points), totaling more than 100 points due to overlapping criteria, with pass/fail consideration given to financial capability. Award decisions will follow a trade-off process prioritizing technical merit prior to cost discussions. The solicitation includes strict submission guidelines with a deadline of May 28, 2026, requiring multipart proposals with a separate sealed cost envelope. Contractual requirements incorporate bonds (performance and payment), affidavits (including non-collusion and E-Verify compliance), and insurance, with an emphasis on maintaining key personnel throughout the project. Inspection and acceptance activities will occur on-site, with responsibilities shared between contractor and owner, ensuring design compliance, system reliability, and integration with existing control systems. The contract foresees no federal acquisition clauses but includes multiple project-specific forms and attachments encompassing technical, administrative, legal, and compliance documentation. The place of performance is Glynn County, Georgia, with an anticipated contract start shortly after July 2026, and no specified contract value disclosed in the solicitation materials.