REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Geneva is requesting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urgent Need project.

The scope and services desired shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

CDBG Application Phase:

1. Preliminary Engineering services including Cost Estimates, Preliminary Engineering Report and Maps for CDBG application;

CDBG Post-Application Phase, if applicable:

1. Project Design and Specifications including Bid Alternates;

2. Preparation of Bid Documents, Bid Advertisements, and Bid Evaluation;

3. Conduct Pre-Bid and Preconstruction Meetings; and

4. Observation during construction work to completion to possibly include preparing change orders and/or amendment paperwork, if applicable.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basic written materials provided. The engineering firm will be selected on a 50- point rating system. Selection criteria will be based, but not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Past experience of firm related to projects involving CDBG funds;

2. Reputation for personal and professional integrity and competence;

3. Professional background and caliber of personnel to be assigned to this project;

4. Understanding and familiarity with existing community needs of the locality; and

5. Capability to meet schedules and deadlines.

Proposals are being requested in accordance with Common Rule. Each proposal will be rated according to the aforementioned selection criteria.

Proposals will be received at the Geneva City Hall located at 606 East Magnolia Avenue, Geneva, AL 36340 or P.O. Box 37, Geneva, AL 36340 Attn: Lisa Johnson, City Clerk on or before 2:00 p.m. central time, February 17, 2026. All professional engineering firms who consider themselves qualified for this work are invited to submit a proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process.

David B. Hayes, Mayor

City of Geneva