RFQ# 2026-01 Jackson St. @ SR8 (May St.) - Pedestrian Bridge (PI#0021599)

The City of Winder, Georgia, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for preconstruction engineering design services to construct a 10-foot wide pedestrian bridge spanning State Route 8 (May Street), connecting South Jackson Street and North Jackson Street. The scope of work includes concept development, field surveys, environmental documentation, and the creation of preliminary and final construction plans, including signing, marking, erosion control, utility, and staging plans. All deliverables must adhere to the Plan Development Process, Electronic Data Guidelines, Plan Presentation Guide, and the GDOT Environmental Procedures Manual. The selection process is divided into two phases. Phase I evaluates the Statement of Qualifications based on the experience and qualifications of the project manager and key team leaders (30%) and their workload capacity and resources (20%). Finalists will proceed to Phase II, where they will be evaluated on their technical approach (40%) and past performance. Mandatory requirements for eligibility include prequalification in the indicated Area Class, a notarized Certification Form, and a notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit. Additionally, firms must maintain an accounting system meeting 48 CFR Part 31 or OMB Circular A-122 standards. Electronic PDF submittals for Phase I are due by November 19, 2026.