RFQ 26-35-007 Elm Street from Main Street to SR3 (GDOT PI#0021602) (CB-207)

Bartow County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for professional engineering and design services to improve drainage and pedestrian access along Elm Street, spanning from Main Street to SR 3. This project, identified as GDOT PI# 0021602, aims to support the Downtown Development Authority Master Plan by designing new sidewalk infrastructure and enhancing connectivity into Downtown Adairsville. The selected consultant will be responsible for advancing the project from concept development through preliminary design, which includes delivering a Concept Report featuring traffic engineering analyses, roundabout feasibility evaluations, and preliminary construction cost estimates. Additionally, the consultant will assist with construction inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications. The selection process is conducted in two distinct phases. Phase I focuses on shortlisting three to five firms based on experience and qualifications (30%) and resources and workload capacity (20%). Finalists will then proceed to Phase II, where they are evaluated on their technical approach (40%) and past performance (10%). To be eligible, the Prime Consultant must be prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation in the required area classes. Submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including specific page limits and the use of a minimum 11-point font, and must be submitted by the October 23, 2026, deadline. Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and adherence to 48 CFR Part 31 cost principles are mandatory requirements for all participating firms.