Addendum 2

This is Addendum 2 to RFP #408-22 issued by the Dawson County Purchasing Department on behalf of the Dawson County Board of Commissioners in Georgia for architectural and engineering services for a new E911/EOC building. The RFP solicits sealed proposals from qualified firms to perform design and construction management services. The bid closing date has been revised to October 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., with all responses required no later than 10:25 a.m. on that date. Written questions regarding the RFP were due by 1:00 p.m. on September 27, 2022, with answers posted to the website no later than October 3, 2022. The addendum was issued on October 3, 2022 by Melissa Hawk, Purchasing Manager.

The primary amendment in this addendum removes the bid bond requirement from the original RFP to increase competitiveness and fairness, as some surety companies implemented changes that prevented certain proposers from obtaining bid bonds while others were able to do so. The Construction Services phase will be funded in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), with federal CDBG requirements applicable to the A & E Services contract. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, the Georgia Energy Codes for Buildings, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Bidders are encouraged to make positive efforts to use small and minority-owned businesses and provide employment and contracting opportunities to Section 3 residents and business concerns. The Dawson County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any technicalities or irregularities.