Chatham County is soliciting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firm(s) to provide Engineering Design Consultant Services for the ENGINEERING, DESIGN, PERMITTING, PLAT PREPARATION, BID DOCUMENTS AND POST DESIGN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION PROJECTS IN UNINCORPORATED CHATHAM COUNTY. Chatham County does not own any public water infrastructure. There are four communities in Chatham County that need fire protection: Ogeechee Farms, Burnside Island, Sandfly-Isle of Hope and Spanish Hammocks. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were obtained by Chatham County for water infrastructure improvements to achieve fire protection in these communities and improving their resiliency. This is an invitation to submit qualifications to supply Chatham County with the professional services as indicated herein. Questions Due Date: Nov 7th 2023, 5:00 PM EST The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive formalities. This project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Instructions for preparation and submission of a proposal are contained in the Request for Statement of Qualifications package. Please note that specific forms for submission of a proposal are required. Proposals must be typed or printed in ink. If you do not submit a qualification proposal, return the signed invitation sheet and state the reason; otherwise, your name may be removed from our list. Any changes to the conditions and specifications must be in the form of a written addendum to be valid; therefore, the Purchasing Director will issue a written addendum to document approved changes. Chatham County has an equal opportunity procurement policy. Chatham County seeks to ensure that all segments of the business community have access to providing services needed by County programs. The County affirmatively works to encourage utilization of disadvantaged and minority business enterprises in our procurement activities. The County provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any persons or businesses regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or handicap. The County expects its contractors to make maximum feasible use of minority businesses and qualified minority employees. The terms "disadvantaged business; minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, and minority person" are more specifically defined and explained in the Chatham County Purchasing Ordinance. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.