Request for Qualifications for Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements

Agency:	Gallatin city
State:	Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted Date:	Mar 19, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 23, 2026
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NOTICE TO CONSULTING FIRMS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

City of Gallatin Sidewalks, Curb and Gutter CDBG Public Improvements; Gallatin, Sumner County

Thursday, March 19th 2026

The City of Gallatin, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, seeks to retain the services of professional

engineering consulting firms to provide various engineering services related to the design, preparation of final

construction plans, and quantities for the City of Gallatin’s CDBG Public Improvements project; Gallatin, Sumner

County. The selected firm will provide preliminary engineering, advise on any potential acquisition of right-of-way,

and provide final engineering of sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements of Hawkins Avenue between Long Street and

Spencer Ave., Spencer Ave. from Hawkins to Joslin Ave., Joslin Ave. from Spencer Ave. to Duncan St., Duncan St.

from Joslin Ave. to Windsong development, and Magnolia St from West Carson St. to Chambers St., tying in to

existing sidewalk along Chambers St. The ultimate section would be two lanes, sidewalks and curb and gutter within

the existing right-of-way. The project includes construction and/or reconstruction of sidewalks, crosswalks, drainage

improvements, and ADA accessibility. This project shall adhere to all applicable Federal and State regulations and

requirements, including Davis-Bacon requirements. The professional consulting firms (the Prime) and all sub-

consultants must be on TDOT’s pre-approved list and the Prime must have unlimited status. Payment for services shall

be made based on work completed in each section of the scope of services. The scope of services will include, but may

not be limited to, the following:

• Conduct the initial preliminary engineering and environmental investigations necessary for this project.

• Conduct project survey and prepare Preliminary Plans.

• Provide Right-of-Way Services as necessary

• Prepare construction plans, construction estimate and bid documents, as necessary to contract the project

with general contractor.

Supplemental information for this RFQ may be downloaded from the City of Gallatin’s website at

https://www.gallatintn.gov/ under “DOING BUSINESS”, then “BID NOTICES/PUBLIC NOTICES” or at this link

https://www.gallatintn.gov/Bids.aspx?CatID=20.

To be considered, firms (or teams) must submit five (5) bound copies with a Letter of Interest and

“Statement of Qualifications” (SOQ) on 8 ½” x 11” sheets of paper and One digital pdf copy must be e-mailed to

brian.rose@gallatintn.gov and/or jim.carpenter@gallatintn.gov or provided on a flash drive to: Brian Rose, Planning

Department, City of Gallatin, 132 West Main Street Room 201, Gallatin, 37066 by on or before 4p.m. CDT,

Thursday, April 23rd 2026. The letter of interest and qualifications shall indicate the scope of services to be completed

by any sub-consultants. SOQs not conforming to the required format will be rejected.

The SOQ must include a letter expressing an interest to be considered for the project, must be no more than 10 pages

(including the letter of interest) and shall contain the following information:

1. Firm experience, credentials, and staff qualifications and availability. (30%)

2. Past experience in the required disciplines with TDOT, LPA, and other clients and demonstrated ability to meet

schedules without compromising sound engineering practices. (20%),

3. Project approach and timeline for this project. (25%)

4. Staff capabilities of the prime consultant. (25%)

The SOQs will be reviewed by a Consultant Evaluation Committee who will make a recommendation of the firm/team

based on the submissions. The City of Gallatin reserves the right to reject any and all SOQ’s, to waive any informality

in SOQ’s, and negotiate changes in the scope of services to be provided. All submitters will be advised when a

selection has been made.

For additional details regarding the proposed services to be provided or questions about the submittal process email

Brian Rose, City of Gallatin at brian.rose@gallatintn.gov and Jim Carpenter, City of Gallatin at

jim.carpenter@gallatintn.gov. All submitters will be advised when a selection has been made.

Evaluation proceedings will be conducted within the established guidelines regarding equal employment opportunity

and nondiscriminatory action based upon the grounds of race, color, sex, creed or national origin. Interested certified

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as well as other minority/women-owned firms are encouraged to

respond to all advertisements by City of Gallatin.

The City of Gallatin reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, accept proposals in part or whole, waive defects,

informalities or minor irregularities in proposals or proposal process and to make proposals awards, as deemed, to be in

its best interest. The City of Gallatin is not responsible for delays occasioned by the U.S. Postal Services or any other

means of delivery utilized by the proposer. Similarly, the City of Gallatin is not responsible for, and will not open, any

proposal responses that are received later than the date and time stated above.

Ms. Paige Brown, Mayor, City of Gallatin

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications for Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements
Category:	City of Gallatin Bids
Status:	Open

Request for Qualifications for Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements

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