REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
SRTA SOLICITATION # 27-000
STATE ROAD AND TOLLWAY AUTHORITY
GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Schedule of Events
Issue date
Deadline for submitting questions
SRTA Response to Written Questions
Contract Term & Conditions Negotiations (if applicable)
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Evaluate Proposals - Clarifications
Notice of Intent to Award Posted
Contract Award (Target)
February 12, 2026
February 26, 2026 (5:00 PM EST)
March 05, 2026
March 10 - 12, 2026
March 26, 2026 (2:00 PM EST)
March 26 thru April 16, 2026
April 22, 2026
May 01, 2026
Table of Contents
General Information............................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Purpose of Procurement............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Type and Term of Contract ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Federal Participation in Contract .................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Solicitation Schedule..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Restrictions on Communications with SRTA................................................................................................. 8
1.6 Contact Information...................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Solicitation Terms and Conditions/Instructions to Proposers ........................................................................ 9
2.1 Deadline for Submission of Proposals/Late Proposals.................................................................................. 9
2.2 Format of Proposals...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Location for Submission of Proposals/Methods of Delivery ......................................................................... 9
2.4 Questions .................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Amendments to the Solicitation (Addenda) ............................................................................................... 10
2.6 Single Response to the Solicitation (Reserved)........................................................................................... 11
2.7 Confidential/Proprietary Information......................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Reserved Rights .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9 Protest Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.10 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation ............................................................................. 13
2.11 Small Business Participation ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.12 Ethical Standards ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.13 ADA Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 15
2.14 Audit and Accounting Guidelines................................................................................................................ 15
2.15 Contractual Relationships ........................................................................................................................... 15
2.16 Proposal Withdrawal and/or Revision Following Submission..................................................................... 15
2.17 Proposer Conflicts of Interest ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.18 Contractual Provisions ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.19 Registered Lobbyists ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.20 Responsibility for Compliance with Legal Requirements............................................................................ 17
2.21 Conditional Proposals ................................................................................................................................. 17
2.22 SRTA’s Right to Request Additional Information-Contractor Responsibility ............................................... 17
2.23 Sales and Use Taxes .................................................................................................................................... 17
2.24 Proposal Preparation Costs......................................................................................................................... 17
2.25 Placeholders................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.26 Modification of Proposals ......................................................................................................................... 18
3 Contents and Instructions for Statement of Qualifications ......................................................................... 18
3.1 Complete Proposal Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Proposal Letter ........................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Acknowledgement of Addenda to RFQ ...................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Proposer Information Form ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.5 Proposer Certifications ............................................................................................................................... 19
RFQ 27-000: General Engineering Consulting Services
3.6 Statement of Qualifications and Technical Approach .................................................................................19
3.7 Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) ................................................................................ 20
3.8 Sub-Contractor Affidavit ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.9 Subcontractor and DBE Listing Form .......................................................................................................... 20
3.10 Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension .................................................................................. 20
3.11 Certification Regarding Lobbying................................................................................................................ 20
3.12 Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.13 Anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Against Israel Certification.......................................................... 20
3.14 Statement of Responsibility Certification ................................................................................................... 21
3.15 Sales and Use Tax Compliance Form........................................................................................................... 21
3.16 Litigation History......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.17 Termination or Failure to Complete ........................................................................................................... 21
3.18 Financial History ......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.19 Technical Approach .................................................................................................................................... 21
4 Proposal Evaluation Process...................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Determination of Responsiveness .............................................................................................................. 23
4.2 Evaluation of Proposals .............................................................................................................................. 23
4.2.1 Negotiations .................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Contract Negotiations and Award ................................................................................................... 24
5 Scope of Services ...................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Background ................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Description of Anticipated Work for SRTA...................................................................................................26
5.3 Services to be Performed by General Engineering Consultant ................................................................... 27
6 Attachments............................................................................................................................................. 29
Attachment 1 - Question and Answer Template
Attachment 2 - Offer Documents
Attachment 3 - SRTA Service Provider Agreement (Contract Sample)
RFQ 27-000: General Engineering Consulting Services
Acronyms and Abbreviations
GDOT – Georgia Department of Transportation
GEC – General Engineering Consulting
HOT – High Occupancy Toll
RFP – Request for Proposal
RFQ – Request for Qualifications
SOQ – Statement of Qualifications
SRTA – State Road and Tollway Authority
RFQ 27-000: General Engineering Consulting Services
Definitions
Agreement or Contract means the binding Contract entered into with the firm selected as a result of this RFQ
between the SRTA and Contractor, as applicable.
Business Day means Monday through Friday, excluding State-recognized holidays.
Contractor means the company that undertakes the Contract to perform Services.
Day(s) means calendar days unless otherwise specified in the Contract as a Business Day.
Request for Qualifications means this RFQ any addenda thereto.
Services means all labor, materials, equipment, and expertise needed to successfully provide those deliverables
described in the RFQ.
Wherever the word “including,” “include,” or “includes” is used in the RFQ, it shall be deemed to be followed by the
words “without limitation”.
RFQ 27-000: General Engineering Consulting Services
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