Site work for a water / sewer project in Helen, Georgia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a one-story above grade water / sewer project; and one-story above grade water / sewer project.

Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) are requested from engineering firms with a strong record in assisting local governments with preliminary reports, final design, construction administration, and inspection for federally funded projects. Responding firms must be qualified to provide initial consultation and evaluation, grant administration, preliminary engineering reports, design, construction administration, inspection and closeout for federally funded projects. Anticipated projects include expansion and improvements to the existing Water and Wastewater Treatment, Distribution and Collection System, as well as the Stormwater System. Plans are to contract, immediately and within three years of selection, a reputable engineering firm for preliminary reports, design, construction administration, inspection, and closeout services for federally assisted community and economic development projects. This procurement includes Appalachian Regional Commission, Community Development Block Grants (such as Immediate Threat and Danger, Disaster Recovery, Innovative, Redevelopment, Employment Incentive), US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Projects, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, United States Department of Agriculture, and any other federally funded projects in compliance with relevant federal regulations. Submitting firms will be considered on a project-by-project basis, should federally funded opportunities arise during the next 36 months. The selected firm must provide an annual updated SOQ during the 3-year period. Evaluation criteria include firm history, familiarity with the community, key personnel qualifications, proposed approach and level of service, experience with federally funded projects, current workload, litigation history, and insurance. SOQ packages (one digital and three hard copies) should be submitted as described. The City of Helen reserves the right to accept or reject any and all SOQs and to waive informalities in the procurement process. Questions and clarification requests should be submitted via email only.