The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms to provide professional design services for the Brannen Pond Road Drainage Project. Bulloch County is an equal opportunity procurer. The County does not discriminate against any vendor regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive any technicalities or informalities associated with the solicitation, and to make the award that it deems is in the best interest of the County The contact person for this RFQ is Faye Bragg, Purchasing Manager. Explanation(s) desired by Firm(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFQ must be requested fromthe contact person, in writing via facsimile at (912) 764-8634 or e-mail (fbragg@bullochcounty.net), email is the preferred method of contact. Questions must be received by October 12, 2023 @ 4:00 PM. Responses will be issued October 13, 2023 by 4:00 PM. Executive Summary and Background Information: During Hurricane Idalia, Bulloch County received a large amount of rainfall which resulted in flooding in many areas of the county. One such area was Brannen Pond Road (see attached location map), which is a county-maintained paved road that connects US Hwy 80 East to Brooklet Denmark Road. Brannen Pond Road has a culvert crossing located approximately 650 feet west of Cleary Road, which was overwhelmed during Hurricane Idalia, and water overtopped the road. There is a pond dam approximately 680 feet upstream from Brannen Pond Road which has several culverts and an emergency overflow. The Brannen Pond Road culvert crossing consists of two runs of 60-inch polymer-coated metal pipe. The storm damage includes damage to the guardrail, as well as the washing away of the shoulder on the southern side of the roadway and undermining of the pavement. Just after the storm event, water was also observed draining from the embankment between the two runs of pipe. Brannen Pond Road is currently closed to traffic due to the damage, and the County desires to complete the repairs as soon as possible. The County will provide a Project Manager (County Engineer) to act as the County's representative and will be empowered to hire other specialty Design Professionals, as needed.