RFQ Engineering Services for Water Main Expansion Project

City of Hoschton
Request for Qualifications
Engineering Services for the City of Hoschton
Water Main Expansion Project
General
The City of Hoschton is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to engineering firms experienced in the development of
engineering plans and construction and bid documents for water infrastructure projects. The project is expected to include the
installation of approximately 9,000 linear feet of new water main. Responding firms should be technically qualified, licensed to
provide design and engineering services relevant to the scope of work, and experienced in the preparation of plans for
infrastructure projects. Services to be provided will include preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and further
design, bid, and management services if federal or state funding is awarded.
Background
The City of Hoschton intends to apply for federal and/or state funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), or other similar funding agencies. The upcoming ARC pre-application due
date is June 19, 2026. The project seeks to increase the capacity of the City's water system.
Administration
The RFQ is issued by the City of Hoschton with technical assistance provided by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission
(NEGRC).
Evaluation
Procedures for the selection of an individual or firm will be in accordance with local government requirements and the
Common Rule Selection Process. All Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated in terms of project approach, timing,
experience, quality of work, capacity to perform, and costs. Prior experience in similar projects and qualifications of principal
staff should be included. Past performances on similar projects, infrastructure, and design will also be reviewed for project
timeliness. Other factors that may be under consideration are the ability to complete work within budget, quality of work, and
other factors, such as knowledge of the community and local area. Local government experiences and qualifications desired
include, but are not limited to, preparation of engineering plans for new construction, infrastructure, federally funded projects,
and estimation of plan implementation costs.
Information Required
The statement of qualifications shall contain the following:
A. History of the firm and resources
B. ARC experience, including other DCA grant programs
C. Key personnel/qualifications
D. Current workload
E. Scope and level of service proposed
F. Experience with similar projects and a list of references
G. Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the application, and
Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PER would be needed no later
than June 15, 2026. The ARC pre-application due date is June 19, 2026.
H. Errors and Omissions Insurance
Selection Process
The procedure being followed is a request for qualifications followed by a review, ranking, and selection by the City of
Hoschton. An invitation to conduct the project will be issued to the selected firm, and all RFQ respondents will be notified of
selection or non-selection at the appropriate time.
Schedule
April 3, 2026 Request for Qualifications Published
May 5, 2026 Qualifications received by 5:00 pm (deadline)
May 6, 2026 Vendor List prepared
May 14, 2026 Vendors reviewed and selected by the City of Hoschton
This schedule is approximate. All items except the receipt date for qualifications statements will be subject to change at the
discretion of the City of Hoschton.
Procedures for Submission of Statement of Qualifications

All statements of qualifications must be received by the City of Hoschton no later than 5:00 pm EST, May 5, 2026 Late
submissions will be returned unopened. Facsimile and emailed submittals will not be accepted. Statements of qualifications (1
hard copy and 1 digital copy) should be sent directly to:
Jennifer Kidd-Harrison, City Manager
City of Hoschton
61 City Square
Hoschton, GA 30548
706.654.3034
jkidd@cityofhoshton.com
The statement of qualifications must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the name and role of the primary consultant and
any sub-consultants. It should be signed by officers of the prime and subcontractors, if applicable, with the authority to submit
a statement of qualifications from their respective firms.
General questions regarding this RFQ should be emailed to: pgsassist@negrc.org. Questions and answers will also be
published on https://www.cityofhoschton.net/administration/page/bids-and-requests-proposal-rfps, if applicable.
Miscellaneous Provisions
A. All contracts are subject to federal and state contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs, Appalachian Regional Commission, or Georgia Environmental Finance Authority.
B. The City of Hoschton also abides by the following laws, as they may be applicable to the project: 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); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.
C. This may be a Section 3 business opportunity. Section 3 businesses are encouraged to apply.
D. Neither the NEGRC nor the participating local government shall be responsible for any costs incurred in
the preparation of the statement of qualifications or other related activities.
E. All questions shall be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred). All questions and responses will be shared
with all requesting firms responding to this RFQ before the stated deadline.
F. All materials submitted in connection with this RFQ will be public documents and subject to the Open
Records act and all other laws of the state of Georgia and the United States of America, and subject to
the open records policies of the City of Hoschton and the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. All
such materials shall remain the property of the City of Hoschton and will not be returned to the
respondent.
G. All respondents to this RFQ shall hold harmless the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, the
participating local governments, and any of their officers and employees from all suits and claims alleged
to be a result of this RFQ. The issuance of this RFQ constitutes only an invitation to present qualifications.
The City of Hoschton reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether any aspect of a
respondent's submittal meets the criteria in this RFQ. The City of Hoschton also reserves the right to seek
clarifications, to negotiate with any vendor submitting a response, to reject any or all responses with or
without cause, and to modify the procurement process and schedule. In the event that this RFQ is
withdrawn or the project canceled for any reason, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and
participating governments shall have no liability to any respondent for any costs or expenses in
connection with this RFQ or otherwise.