REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES U.S. E.PA. GRANT #05D44925

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. E.P.A. Congressionally Mandated
Projects Grant #05D44925. 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 well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank (as well
as related appurtenances). The procurement is for an engineering firm to complete Phase One of
the project, including engineering and construction observation of the later phases 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 US EPA.