REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES U.S. H.U.D. Grant B-24-CP-GA-0679

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
U.S. H.U.D. Grant B-24-CP-GA-0679
The City of Blackshear is requesting qualifications and proposals for selection of a State of Georgia
licensed Engineering Firm to provide post-award services for its U.S. H.U.D. Community Planning
Funding Grant B-24-CP-GA-0679 . Post-award services will include, but are not limited to, planning,
design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout.
As a basic service, all engineering contracts will also include obtaining and maintaining all American
Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America Buy America (BABA) documentation (particularly
manufacturer's certifications) during construction, which shall be transferred to the grant recipient.
The engineer will need to certify to this action at the end of the project.
This project is for the construction of a new railroad crossing and road, as well as the closing of an
existing railroad crossing including engineering and construction observation and the preparation
by that firm of all documents needed for construction.
Selection of an Engineer for the project will be based on qualifications as they relate to community
and economic development needs. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract
provisions prescribed by the U.S. H.U.D.
Firms interested in submitting proposals for this project are asked to contact Michael Jacobs at the
Southern Georgia RC, 1725 South Georgia Parkway, West, Waycross, GA 31503, (912) 285-6097
to request the Statement of Qualifications Form and the RFP scoring criterion. Your firm will be
asked to mail your reply to the following:
City Clerk Angel Robson
City of Blackshear
318 E. Taylor Street/P.O. Box 268
Blackshear, GA 31516
Office No. (912) 449-7000 or Fax (912) 449-7002
Proposals mailed to or received at any location other than the above address will not be accepted.
Proposals must be received at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. May 5, 2026. No
proposals will be accepted after this time and date. The City of Blackshear reserves the right to
accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.
The City of Blackshear is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under
the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered
Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Minority Business Enterprises &
Women's Business Enterprises are also encouraged to apply. The City of Blackshear also abides by the
following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section
109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (ADA); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; and the Build America Buy America Act (BABA).
The City of Blackshear is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs,
activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial
status, disability or age.