(RFQ) 27-23, Engineering and Design Services for Gardner Road Bridge

The Henry County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals for professional engineering services for the Gardner Road Bridge Improvement Project. The scope of work involves evaluating existing hydraulic, structural, and roadway conditions at the Gardner Road stream crossing to develop recommendations for replacing a culvert crossing with a bridge structure. Key objectives include increasing hydraulic capacity, reducing flooding potential, and enhancing public safety and roadway resiliency. The selected contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete project management, surveying, field investigations, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, structural evaluation, environmental permitting, geotechnical services, and the preparation of 30 percent preliminary and 90 to 100 percent final construction documents. Qualified vendors must submit their responses by 3:00 PM local time on November 19, 2026, via the County's eProcurement Portal or in person at the Henry County Purchasing Department. Submissions must include a sealed envelope containing one unbound original, one bound copy in a half-inch ring binder, and a PDF version on a labeled USB flash drive. Required documentation includes a detailed fee proposal, a W9 form, and several certifications, including a Drug Free Workplace Certification, a Covenant of Non-Discrimination, and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. Award selection is based on the most qualified firm, with potential for additional points via oral presentations. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 for professional liability, automobile liability, and each occurrence of general liability, with a $2,000,000 umbrella policy. All work must comply with OSHA and applicable local, state, and national codes. Henry County maintains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for default after a 30-day notice period. Payment is contingent upon the County's acceptance of completed services and the submission of original invoices containing the specific purchase order and bid package numbers.