Description
The City of Atlanta is seeking qualified engineering and design firms to provide professional services for the Phase I replacement of the existing 423‑ft, five‑span concrete box‑beam bridge on Marietta Road over the former CSX Tilford Yard. The scope includes complete bridge design, roadway pavement, curb‑and‑gutter, and continuous 5‑ft sidewalks on both sides of the bridge, plus a 0.8‑mile sidewalk extension along Marietta Road. The procurement follows a Qualification‑Based Selection (QBS) process under the Brooks Act, consisting of two phases: Phase I evaluates Statements of Qualifications (experience, workload capacity) and Phase II evaluates technical approach and past performance before negotiations. Successful firms must be pre‑qualified in multiple GDOT area classes (e.g., roadway design, utility coordination, bridge design) and meet extensive insurance, bonding, and compliance requirements.
• Location: Atlanta, GA (city‑level procurement)
• Contract type: Professional engineering/design services (non‑construction)
• Procurement method: QBS – two‑phase qualification and technical evaluation
• Key deliverables: Complete bridge replacement design, pavement, curb‑and‑gutter, sidewalks, and related documentation
• Required qualifications: GDOT pre‑qualification in listed area classes, demonstrated bridge design experience, sufficient workload capacity
• Mandatory attachments: SOQ, Area‑Class Summary, insurance & bonding certifications, OCC diversity forms, financial capability attestations
• Timeline: Posting 10/21/2026, questions due 5 days after posting, submission deadline 11/23/2026, award after Phase II evaluation (date TBD).