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Request For Qualifications For Professional Architectural/engineering Peer Review Services For Design/engineering Of A Site Built Fema 361 And Icc-500 – 250 Mph Rated Tornado Safe Room

Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa County, AL·County
Jun 16, 2025
Posted Date
Jul 02, 2025
Submission Deadline
Reported: Tuscaloosa County Commission
Duncanville, Alabama

Summary

Tuscaloosa County seeks Statements of Qualifications from architectural/engineering firms for peer review services on a FEMA-funded community tornado safe room project. Services include reviewing design, structural, MEP, and civil drawings and specifications.

Evaluation Criteria

Firm's experience and qualifications, ability to perform, integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, technical resources, team approach, compliance with regulations, timely and efficient completion, peer review pricing, potential conflicts of interest, E-Verify program enrollment, Alabama licensure.

Required Deliverables

Review, Reporting, And certification of architectural/engineering schematic and final drawings, Engineering (Civil, MEP, And Structural) with plans and specifications.

Required Attachments

Disbarment and Suspension Statement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program memorandum, Statement of Alabama licensure

Required Staffing Roles

architectural design peer review, structural engineering peer review, mechanical engineering peer review, electrical engineering peer review, plumbing engineering peer review

Section 4.2 — Scope of Services and Deliverables

The selected vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the services described herein. Work shall commence within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the project schedule attached as Exhibit B.

Proposals must include a detailed implementation timeline, staffing plan with key personnel qualifications, and three (3) references from comparable government engagements completed within the past five years. Evaluation will be based on technical approach (40%), experience and qualifications (30%), cost proposal (20%), and small business participation plan (10%).

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How do I respond to this RFQ from Tuscaloosa County?

To respond, review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 2, 2025.

What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?

This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. Key factors are outlined in the Evaluation Criteria section above. Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?

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Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?

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