Greenway Feasibility Study

City of South Fulton, Georgia
Public Works
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
RFQ NUMBER: 26-33
GREENWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY
ISSUED: September 11, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN: 2.00 P.M. ET, October 29, 2026
City of South Fulton
Director of Procurement
4715 Frederick Dr. SW
South Fulton, GA 30336
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The City of South Fulton, Georgia
4715 Frederick Dr. SW., Atlanta, GA
30336
Phone: 470-809-7667
Website:
Procurement Department | South Fulton, GA
City of South Fulton, Public Works Department
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS #26-33
GREENWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DATE
Qualification Release Date: September 11, 2026
Non-Mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference:
Our staff will hold a Non-Mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference. For
September 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
the person(s) Qualifying, please refer to the information in the Instructions
to Consultants for details.
Deadline for questions:
Questions must be submitted online at: October 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton
Answers will be posted by addendum at: October 9, 2026
https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton
All responses to this RFQ must be submitted online at:
https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton. Consultants are
October 29, 2026, 2:00 PM
required to submit responses to solicitations electronically. Assistance
with registering or using the platform, please call Bidnet Direct's Support
Team at 800-835-4603 ext. 2. To attend the Qualification Opening, please
refer to the Information and Instructions to Consultants.
THIS QUALIFICATION SOLICITATION FORM
MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH QUALIFICATION
COMPANY NAME: DATE:
MAILING ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY: FAX:
STATE: ZIP: CITY VENDOR NUMBER, IF CURRENTLY
ASSIGNED:
EMAIL: TITLE OF AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE:
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ............................................................................................................... 2
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSULTANTS ................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 15
EVALUATION PROCESS.................................................................................18
EVALUATION SELECTION CRITERIA...............................................................20
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES .............................................................................. 22
ATTACHMENT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 26
APPENDIXES
APPENDIX A - REQUIRED FORM SUBMITTALS ..................................................................... 30
APPENDIX B - FEDERAL AND GRANT FUNDED CONTRACT PROVISIONS ................. 46
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................. 58
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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSULTANTS
1. Request for Qualifications: The City is seeking statements of Qualifications from qualified
Consultants. Work shall be performed in accordance with GDOT standards, specifications, and
City requirements.
2. Solicitation Method: This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with all applicable
provisions of the City of South Fulton Purchasing Policy, codified in Sec. 1-9001 et seq of the
City of South Fulton Code of Ordinances. By submitting a Qualification response in reference
to this solicitation, a Consultant acknowledges that it is familiar with all laws applicable to this
solicitation, including, but not limited to, the City's Code of Ordinances, which rules are
incorporated into this RFQ by reference.
3. Minimum Qualifications: Each Consultant and team member must have the minimum
experience outlined in this RFQ.
4. Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Georgia: Each Consultant must submit
documentation that demonstrates it is duly authorized to conduct business in the State of
Georgia. This requirement also applies to Joint Venture Team Members and Sub-Consultants.
5. Business License: Consultant must submit a copy of their current, valid business license with
the Qualification response. If the Consultant is a Georgia corporation, they must also submit
a valid City or County business license. If the Consultant is a joint venture, each joint venture
member must hold a valid business license. If the Consultant is not a Georgia corporation, it
must provide a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Georgia, along with a current,
valid business license from their home jurisdiction.
6. Professional License: Consultant must attach a copy of any professional license required by this
RFQ with its response.
7. No Offer by City and Firm Offer by Consultant: This RFQ is a request for
Qualifications and does not constitute an offer by the City. No contractual obligation is
created by issuance of this RFQ, receipt of a Qualification, issuance of a notice of intent
to award, or a notice of award. A Qualification submitted in response to this RFQ
constitutes a firm offer by the Consultant for the period stated in this RFQ and may be
withdrawn only as expressly permitted by this RFQ, the City Code of Ordinances, and
applicable law.
8. Qualification Duration: Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ shall remain valid for
ninety (90) calendar days after the Qualification Submission Deadline.
9. Qualification Submission Deadline: Responses to this RFQ will be accepted online at
https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton on October 29, 2026, by 2:00 P.M.
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Eastern Time (ET). Qualifications received after this time will not be considered.
10. Non-Mandatory Pre-Qualification Conference has been scheduled for September 18, 2026,
at 11:00 AM, and will be hosted by our staff and responsible personnel. To attend the Pre-
Qualification Conference, please access Microsoft Teams via the app or on the web using the
information below:
Meeting ID: 259 009 818 971 946
Passcode: pG6V5ER2
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 929-583-6155,,941913903# United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 941 913 903#
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Attendance at the Pre-Qualification Conference is non-mandatory for Consultants responding to this RFQ.
During the Pre-Qualification Conference, the project's general requirements will be discussed.
Any questions during the Pre-Qualification Conference will not be authoritative. Each
Consultant must be fully informed of all existing and anticipated conditions and matters that
may affect the cost or performance of the Services. It should be emphasized, however, that
nothing stated or discussed during the course of this Pre-Qualification conference shall be
considered to modify, alter, or change the requirement of the solicitation documents, unless it
is subsequently incorporated into an addendum to the solicitation documents.
11. Solicitation Questions/Prohibited Contacts: All questions and communications regarding
this RFQ must be submitted in writing by logging into
https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM,
ET. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed. Any responses provided by
the City will be posted online at https://www.Bidnetdirect.com/georgia/Cityofsouthfulton as
an addendum. No Consultant should rely on any verbal response to questions regarding this
RFQ.
Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted in writing through BidNet no later than
the Questions Deadline stated in the Schedule of Events. Addenda Cutoff: The City intends to
issue final addenda no later than 3 business days prior to the Qualification Due Date. Oral
interpretations are not binding; only written addenda issued through BidNet are binding.
12. All Consultants, and/or representatives of Consultants, seeking an award of a City of
South Fulton Contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications
regarding a solicitation with any City Officer, Elected Official, Employee or other City
representative other than the Director of Procurement, between the date of the issuance of
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the solicitation and the date of the final Contract award by City Council, unless specified
otherwise herein.
Attempting to influence the outcome of any Contract given before a recommendation of award
to the City Council is prohibited. The Director of Procurement will review alleged violations
of this prohibition. If the Director determines that such a communication has compromised the
competitive process. In that case, the Qualification submitted by that Consultant may be
disqualified from consideration for award, and that Consultant may, among other things, be
placed on the ineligible source list.
Violations of this prohibition may also be subject to prosecution under federal, state, or local
laws. City of South Fulton Employees, Officials, and their family members are prohibited from
seeking, requesting, or receiving any material payment, gift, job offer, security, promise of
future benefit, or any other tangible or intangible thing of value when such receipt has the
potential to influence a procurement decision or to gain unfair advantage in a procurement
competition, and as outlined in Sec. 1- 9004 (d) of the City of South Fulton Code of Ordinances
and all other applicable policies.
Consultant must report any unauthorized contact or attempted contact regarding this
solicitation to the Director of Procurement within twenty-four (24) hours of occurrence or
discovery. Failure to report may result in disqualification and placement on the ineligible
source list.
13. Ownership of Qualifications: Each Qualification submitted to the City will become the
property of the City, without compensation to a Consultant, for the City's use, at its discretion.
The City shall not be liable for any Qualification preparation costs incurred by Consultants.
14. Litigation and Claims Disclosure: Each Consultant shall submit with its Qualification a
statement identifying any litigation, claims, disputes, or arbitration proceedings that the
Consultant, its officers, or key Sub-Consultants have been involved in during the past five (5)
years. The City reserves the right to deem a Consultant non-responsible if the City determines
that such litigation or claims may adversely affect the Consultant's ability to perform the Work.
15. Georgia Open Records Act: Information provided to the City is subject to disclosure under
the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50 18 70 et seq., in accordance with O.C.G.A.
50 18 72(a)(34), which states, "an entity submitting records containing trade secrets that wishes
to keep such records confidential under this paragraph must submit and attach to the records
an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitutes trade
secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 [O.C.G.A. 10 1 760 et seq.]."
Qualification tabulations are not considered confidential and will be released following the
award to avoid disputes among Consultants.
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16. Records Retention and Audit Access: Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records relating to this Contract, including tickets, quantities, invoices, Consultant support, and
any adjustment documentation, for six (6) years after final payment or longer if required by
law. If any audit, claim, protest, or dispute is pending, Consultant shall retain records until final
resolution. The City and its authorized representatives shall have access to such records during
normal business hours upon reasonable notice.
Director of Procurement, 4715 Frederick Dr. SW, South Fulton, GA 30336
17. Iran Divestment Certification: The Consultant certifies that they are not included on the Iran
Divestment List created under O.C.G.A. 50 5 85.1 and do not participate in investment
activities in Iran's energy sector.
18. Certification Regarding Boycotts of Israel: Consultants certify that they are not currently
engaged in and agree for the duration of the contract not to engage in a boycott of Israel as
defined in O.C.G.A. 50-5-85.
19. Debarment and Suspension Certification: The Consultant certifies that neither it nor any
of its principals is currently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared
ineligible for contracts by any Federal or State agency.
20. Cost-Plus Prohibition: The City must not accept a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost Consultant
Contract. Any such contract submitted must be considered non-responsive.
21. Non-Discrimination: The Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any person based on
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or
gender identity in performing this Agreement.
22. Insurance Requirements: The Insurance requirements for any Contract that may be awarded
pursuant to this RFQ are outlined in Attachment B: Insurance Requirements. Consultant must
provide a copy of a current certificate of insurance, evidencing any existing commercial
general liability policies issued for Consultant, if any. For purposes of this section,
"Consultant" must mean an individual, corporation, or other corporate entity submitting a
Qualification in connection with this solicitation, including each Joint Venture partner if
Consultant is a Joint Venture.
23. Sub-Consultants and Manufacturers: Consultants are required to submit, in writing, the
addresses of any proposed Sub-Consultants or manufacturers listed in the Qualification and
may be required to submit other material information relative to proposed Sub-Consultants.
The City reserves the right to disapprove any proposed Sub-Consultants whose technical or
financial ability, resources, or experience are deemed inadequate.
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24. Examination of Qualification Documents:
24.1 Each Consultant must promptly notify the City in writing should the Consultant find
discrepancies, errors, ambiguities, or omissions in the solicitation documents, or should their
intent or meaning appear unclear or ambiguous, or should any other question arise relative to
the RFQ. Replies to such notices may be submitted as an addendum to the RFQ, which will
be issued simultaneously to all potential Consultants. No oral responses are binding on the
City.
24.2 The City may, in accordance with applicable law, by Addendum, modify any provision or
part of the RFQ at any time before the Qualification due date and time.
24.3 Each Consultant must confirm that all Addenda have been received and acknowledge receipt
by executing the Acknowledgment of Addenda form provided with each Addendum.
24.4 The City may waive any technicalities and formalities in this solicitation. Additionally, the
City reserves the right to cancel the RFQ in its entirety.
24.5 The City of South Fulton may disqualify Qualifications because of, but not necessarily
limited to, the following reasons:
24.5.1 Failure to follow the City of South Fulton's Qualification schedule.
24.5.2 Failure to return applicable compliance and/or specification sheets.
24.5.3 Failure to return applicable addenda.
24.5.4 Failure to provide information on alternates or equivalents, when allowed.
24.5.5 Failure of Consultant to sign all requested documents.
24.5.6 Failure to submit a Qualification by the deadline.
24.5.7 Failure to meet specified delivery requirements.
24.5.8 A Qualification submitted by a Person on the Ineligible Source List.
24.5.9 A non-responsive Qualification.
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24.6 Addenda Responsibility: All Addenda issued by the City shall be made available through
BidNet. It is the sole responsibility of each Consultant to verify the issuance of any Addenda
prior to the Qualification Opening. Failure of a Consultant to acknowledge receipt of all
Addenda may result in rejection of the Qualification as non-responsive.
Acknowledgment is a material requirement; failure to acknowledge all addenda in the manner
required may result in rejection as nonresponsive.
25. Award and Execution of Contract: A Notice of Intent to Award, recommendation of award,
or Council action authorizing award does not constitute a binding contract and does not
authorize performance.
25.1 Authority and Binding Effect
Award and execution of any contract resulting from this RFQ shall be in accordance with the
City of South Fulton Code of Ordinances, including Sec. 1-9001 et seq., and applicable
approval thresholds. No contract, task order, or Notice to Proceed is valid or binding unless
executed by an authorized City official and supported by lawful availability of funds.
25.1.1 No Obligation Until Fully Executed: No obligation of the City arises from the issuance
of this RFQ, receipt of a Qualification, issuance of a notice of intent to award, or a notice of
award. Any contract, task order, change, or Notice to Proceed is void unless executed by an
authorized City official in accordance with the Code of Ordinances and supported by lawful
funding and appropriation.
26. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act: This RFQ is subject to the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, formerly known as the Georgia Security and
Immigration Compliance Act.
26.1 E-Verify Requirement
All Consultants must provide proof that they are registered with, and will continue to
participate in, the E-Verify Program operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
26.2 Required Forms
The Consultant and Sub-Consultant Affidavit Forms are included in Appendix A:
Required Form Submittals must be submitted with the Qualification. Each Consultant
performing covered physical services shall submit a signed and notarized contractor
affidavit in the form required by O.C.G.A. 13,10,91. Failure to submit a legally required
affidavit with the Statement of Qualifications shall render the submission ineligible for
consideration when the statute prohibits the City from considering the submission.
26.3 Business Structure Requirements
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If the Consultant is required to have an Employer Identification Number
(EIN), the Consultant Affidavit must be completed on behalf of that entity
and include its Federal Work Authorization User ID Number.
If the Consultant does not require an EIN, each entity within the
corporate structure must submit its own Affidavit.
26.4 Responsibility of Consultants
This notice does not provide legal advice. Consultants are responsible for understanding
and complying with all requirements of the Act.
26.5 Additional Information
To learn more about or enroll in the E-Verify Program, visit:
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll. Instructions for completing the Consultant Affidavit
appear in the section preceding this form in the RFQ.
27. Solicitation and Award Protest Procedure
27.1.1 Solicitation protest. A prospective Consultant protesting an alleged impropriety, ambiguity,
restrictive requirement, or other defect apparent in this RFQ must submit a written protest no later
than the Questions Deadline stated in the Schedule of Events. A protest based on an amendment
must be submitted no later than three business days after the applicable addendum is posted, unless
the addendum establishes a different deadline.
27.1.2 Award protest. An actual Consultant protesting the intended award must submit a written protest
within five business days after the City posts or transmits the Notice of Intent to Award.
27.1.3 Filing method. A protest must be submitted through BidNet and by email to the Director
of Procurement at the email address identified in this RFQ. A protest is filed only when
received through both methods.
27.1.4 Required contents. The protest must identify the protestor, solicitation number, challenged
action, complete factual and legal grounds, supporting documentation, and requested relief.
Grounds known or reasonably available but not included in the initial protest are waived.
27.1.5 Decision. The Director of Procurement, after consultation with the City Attorney, shall issue a
written decision. The City may request additional information, conduct a conference, or
establish a submission schedule.
27.1.6 Procurement activity. Filing a protest does not automatically stay evaluation, award, or contract
performance. The Director of Procurement may stay procurement activity when necessary to
protect the integrity of the process or the City's interests.
27.1.7 Exhaustion. Failure to submit a timely protest in accordance with this section constitutes waiver
of the protest to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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