RFQ-484-072226 PI 0021583 SCOTT BLVD COMPLETE STREETS PLAN Engineering Design Services

The City of Decatur is seeking qualified firms to provide engineering design services for the SCOTT BLVD COMPLETE STREETS PLAN project under RFQ-484-072226, with a solicitation number PE-64458-NONST-2027-000000031. Proposals must be submitted in two phases: Phase I involves a Statement of Qualifications by August 20, 2026, and Phase II requires a technical approach by September 10, 2026, both submitted electronically via a designated Dropbox portal in PDF format only, with strict adherence to formatting rules including a maximum font size of 11 point and exclusion of hyperlinks or embedded media. The contract is structured as a multi-phase, project-specific, cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement with an estimated value between $2,584,800 and $2,872,000, inclusive of base and option phase funding from RAISE and non-federal sources. The work is to be performed primarily in Decatur, Georgia, with performance tied to project sites identified in Schedule B and subject to compliance with Georgia Department of Transportation’s Plan Development Process, Buy America requirements, and federal regulations including 2 CFR and 49 CFR. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize the qualifications of the Project Manager and key team leaders at 30%, followed by the technical approach write-up and presentation/interview each weighted at 25%, with additional consideration given to unique resources, public involvement strategies, and past performance totaling 20%. The award decision will be based on a trade-off process, not on lowest price technically acceptable, with selection based on cumulative scores and further negotiations with top-ranked firms. Mandatory requirements include submission of a notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit, a certification form, disclosure of all current employers to avoid organizational conflict of interest, and certification of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), with no CAGE code required. Key personnel must hold PDP certification, and substitutions are permitted only with prior approval. Payment will be processed electronically through the USDOT DELPHI eInvoicing system using a specified appropriation line, and oversight is handled by the Federal Highway Administration’s Agreement Officer and Agreement Officer Representative, with technical coordination managed by a designated Transportation Engineer. The contract term extends through December 1, 2029, and all deliverables must align with GDOT’s reporting standards and