Statement of Qualifications

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by the City of Helen, Georgia, seeking Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms with proven experience in federally funded infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The procurement is structured as a three-year, as-needed contract with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, emphasizing qualifications-based selection in accordance with the Brooks Act and 2 CFR 200 regulations. Firms must demonstrate expertise in preliminary reports, final design, construction administration, inspection, grant management, and project closeout, with evaluation criteria focusing on firm history, community familiarity, key personnel qualifications, federal project experience, insurance coverage, and litigation history. The process involves initial scoring of submitted SOQs, potential interviews, and ranking to identify the highest-qualified firm for contract negotiations, with annual updates required throughout the contract period. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with federal and state laws, including civil rights statutes and accessibility requirements, and mandates that firms provide proof of Errors & Omissions Insurance and disclose any past litigation or default issues. Submission instructions specify that SOQs must be received by 4:00 PM on November 10, 2025, with three hard copies and one digital submission sent to the City Manager at the designated address. The documents do not specify detailed packaging, marking, or invoicing procedures, as the contract is focused on qualifications rather than physical deliverables. Overall, the contract underscores a comprehensive, transparent, and federally compliant selection process aimed at securing qualified engineering services for municipal infrastructure projects over the upcoming three years.