RFQ for Design Services of Brim and Bishop Utility Extensions

PUBLIC NOTICE
SEALED STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS will be accepted by the City of Bowling
Green, Ohio for Engineering and Surveying Services on the following project:
Brim and Bishop Utility Extensions
The City of Bowling Green is seeking qualifications from engineering firms for the above-
referenced project. The City intends to enter into a contract with one design firm to perform
the necessary surveying, engineering, and easement acquisition services to prepare
construction drawings and technical specifications for said project. The selected firm may be
needed for technical assistance during project construction, however, the City will perform
project bidding, construction administration, and observation.
The project involves the installation of new water and sewer mains in the following
approximate lengths: 3,000 linear feet of 8" water main, 850 linear feet of 20" water main, and
750 linear feet of 8" sewer main with all necessary appurtenances along Brim Road and
Bishop Road. This project will also include pavement rehabilitation as necessitated by the
installation of the new utilities.
This project is funded in part by the Residential Economic Development District Grants
(REDD) program, which has deadlines for disbursement of funds. Due to this, the City
intends to bid this project at the end of March or the beginning of April of 2027.
Engineering firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required
services should reply no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. Statements
received after this deadline will not be considered. Qualification statements shall contain the
information requested on the following Qualification Based Selection Statement Criteria. Any
Qualification Statements not including all requested information or not updated upon request
will be reason to deem a firm unqualified.
1. Provide a brief history of the firm. Include year established, type of organization and
information pertaining to major areas of expertise.
2. Provide resumes for key personnel of the firm that will be involved with this project.
Identify the primary key person in your firm to be contacted regarding qualification based
selection.
3. List clients and relevant representative projects worked on within the last five years.
Provide a brief description and relative size of each project and client contact
information.
4. Provide a description of the scope of work anticipated for this project along with an
estimated number of weeks to complete design.
5. Provide any further information which may be helpful for the City of Bowling Green to
determine the qualifications of the firm.
As required by the Ohio Revised Code 153.65-71, responding firms will be evaluated and
ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the City of Bowling Green,
Ohio will enter into contract negotiations with the most qualified firm. The selected qualified
consultant is required to submit Certificates of Insurance providing professional liability and

other insurance coverage acceptable to the City prior to the execution of the contract.
Statement of Qualifications shall be limited to a maximum of twenty (20) sheets, inclusive of
all required information (resumes, schedules, exhibits, etc.). One (1) electronic copy of the
Statement of Qualifications shall be emailed to bholman@bgohio.gov with the subject line:
"Brim and Bishop Utility Extensions RFQ"
If you have any questions or need further information, regarding the scope of work, please
contact City Engineer, Brad Holman at (419) 354-6227 or bholman@bgohio.gov.
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, OHIO
Brian P. O'Connell
Director of Public Infrastructure
Advertised: October 28, 2026
November 4, 2026