RFQ 484-072426 Steel Fabrication Inspection and Testing Services

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking qualified firms to provide professional steel fabrication inspection and testing services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total estimated value ranging from $25,000 to $8,000,000. This solicitation requires respondents to submit a Statement of Qualifications by July 24, 2026, through the official GDOT electronic portal, with submissions limited to a single PDF file adhering to strict formatting guidelines including one-page limits for key personnel profiles, 11-point minimum font size, and adherence to prescribed section headings. The evaluation process is divided into two phases: Phase I, comprising 60% of the total score, focuses on the experience and qualifications of the proposed Project Manager, Key Team Leaders, and Members as well as the firm’s past performance and ability to manage project challenges; Phase II, accounting for 40% of the score, evaluates the technical approach to project execution. Importantly, price is not a factor in award decisions, and selection will be based on best value through a trade-off analysis. Work must comply with GDOT-specific standards including the Plan Development Process, Design Policy Manual, Environmental Procedures Manual, and systems like CMIS/LAP, and inspections must be conducted at both fabrication facilities and project sites under GDOT Oversight using approved criteria such as ANSI/AASHTO/AWS D1.5, SNT-TC-1A, AMPP/NACE CIP Level I, and ASTM and AASHTO testing procedures. Offerors are required to submit a notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit and a certification form; failure to provide these results in immediate disqualification. Current GDOT employees cannot be included in any proposal materials, and all personnel listed must have provided informed consent with their current employer clearly identified. Sub-consultants may only be included with written concurrence from their employer, and any proposed key personnel changes after submission but before award require formal replacement documentation for reevaluation. The contract does not specify delivery locations, periods of performance, or payment systems, as these details are to be defined in an accompanying exhibit. Packaging, marking, preservation, and invoicing methods are not outlined, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses or accounting codes are referenced, reflecting state-level procurement practices rather than federal compliance frameworks.