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City of Commerce Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for the City of Commerce Municipal Ground Well Infrastructure Improvements Project General The City of Commerce 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 may include a new groundwater well, and ground storage tank, a chemical feed system, and new piping and pumping components for treating and integrating new supplies of water into the City’s existing distribution network at the intersection of Ridgeway Drive and Carson Street. 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 Commerce 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 project seeks to increase the capacity of the City’s water system. Administration The RFQ is issued by the City of Commerce 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. B. C. D.