ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ/P 2026-01 WATER & SEWER SERVICES CITY OF RICEBORO The City of Riceboro, Georgia is issuing a Request for Qualifications for a Third-Party Contractor for water and sewer operations. The City of Riceboro intends to establish an agreement with an independent provider of water and sewer operations for 1.5 years with the option of (5) additional (1) year terms. Any renewal will be based on the same terms and conditions as the initial term with the exception of the price and rates. Initial prices or rates are guaranteed for a minimum of eighteen (18) months. The City of Riceboro seeks proposals from qualified firms or organizations with experience in all aspects of water and sewer maintenance and repair. Potential Proposers can acquire a copy of the Request for Proposal and submit all questions regarding this RFQ/P electronically to Mayor Chris Stacey at mayor@cityofriceboro.org no later than September 16, 2026. A response to all questions received will be sent to all parties by September 23, 2026, as an addendum to the RFP and posted to the City's website. PROPOSALS SHALL BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM, LOCAL TIME, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT THE OFFICES OF THE CITY OF RICEBORO, CITY HALL, 4614 S. COASTAL HWY, RICEBORO, GA 31323. Each package or envelope containing proposals shall be properly identified with the following information placed on the outside of the package or envelope: City of Riceboro Mayor Chris Stacey 4614 S. Coastal Hwy Riceboro, GA 31323 Water & Sewer Services It shall be the proposer's responsibility to submit their proposal by the stated deadline. Proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted. Failure of express mail or package delivery services to deliver Proposer's information by the designated date and time will not be the responsibility of the City. The City of Riceboro reserves the right to reject any and all proposals/bids, to waive informalities, to re-advertise and/or to award the contract in accordance with FTA C 4220.1F, and to retain any and all Proposals/Bids for a period of thirty (30) days after opening. The successful Proposer will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) shall be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals. This procurement shall conform to the procurement requirements of the Georgia State Purchasing Code, with emphasis on Sections 50-5-67 and 50-5-83. 54395 10.8.26 RL