Addendum 1.docx

This is Addendum #1 to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ#6-2-26) issued by the City of Blairsville, Georgia, dated June 6, 2026, for engineering and/or architectural services related to downtown infrastructure improvements. The addendum corrects submission instructions, requiring all questions, statements of qualifications, Section 3 certification form requests, proposal packages, and addendum receipts to be submitted to Kristen Bentley, Economic Development and Planning Consultant, at the City of Blairsville, 62 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512, via phone at (706) 745-2000 or email at ecdev@downtownblairsvillega.com. The original RFQ solicitation calls for statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified engineering and architectural firms with demonstrated experience in federal and state grant programs. Proposals are due July 3, 2026, with a draft Preliminary Engineering Report due no later than September 4, 2026. The scope encompasses preliminary design services and potential implementation services if funding is secured through programs including the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The addendum emphasizes that receipt of Addendum #1 must be acknowledged and included with all proposals; failure to include the addendum will result in proposal disqualification. Respondents must demonstrate technical qualifications and possess valid Georgia licensure, provide proof of Errors and Omissions Insurance, and complete the required Statement of Qualifications Form addressing company history, experience with applicable federal and state grant programs, key personnel qualifications, current workload, proposed scope of services, relevant project experience with references, and fees or percentages for preliminary engineering report and design and construction management services. The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. The solicitation encourages Section 3 Business Concerns to apply under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and waive informalities in the proposal process.