Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from Engineering firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of state and federally funded grant and loan programs. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services. Plans are to contract within a year from the date of this notice, with a reputable consulting firm for grant engineering and design services for Federally Funded Projects related to community and economic development. This procurement could include Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Employment Incentive Program (EIP), Economic Development Administrations (EDA) Projects, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Projects, and any other federally funded project in Compliance with 2 CFR 200 for Procurement. This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for engineering, design, and other related services for State and Federally funded projects. This is not a request for a retainer of services. Immediate plans call for services to assist with the engineering and design of a 2023 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) project including but not limited to water system improvements, sewer system improvements, road improvements, drainage improvements, and pedestrian safety improvements and recreation facilities improvements. All firms submitting will be reconsidered, on a project-by-project basis, should future state and federally funded opportunities arise within the next 2-3 year period. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below: William P Darsey, Mayor City of Lakeland 64 S Valdosta Rd Lakeland GA 31635-6653 Phone: 229-482-3100 Email: dwestberry@lakelandga.gov