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CITY OF THOMASVILLLE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ARCHITECTURAL GRANT SERVICES

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from architectural firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Innovative Grant. program. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.

Plans are to contract for architectural preliminary design services required for a potential FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Innovative Grant program and, if funded, for architectural services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to build a new shelter for battered women on property managed by Halcyon Home. In addition, duplexes will be constructed on separated lots from the main building. There will be therapeutic childcare available on-site ONLY for residents of the shelter.

Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:

1) History of firm and resources

2) CDBG/EIP/RDF experience, including other DCA grant programs

3) Key personnel/qualifications

4) Current workload

5) Scope and level of service proposed

6) Experience with similar projects and list of references

7) Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PAR would be needed to the city no later than July 10, 2025.

8) Errors and Omissions Insurance

9) Statement of Qualifications Form

10) Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3

Status.)

11) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, if available

12) Listed below are zoning and building codes associated with this project:

1. Operable windows at not required, but are required to have This is pretty broad.

Operable windows are not required for emergency egress under most designs for a hotel/motel. This means it has all the attributes for fire and life safety that allow it to be without these operable windows.

a. 30% coverage on the front This is a zoning requirement to meet architectural standards for commercial buildings under zoning ordinances.

b. 20% coverage on the sides This again is a zoning requirement for commercial buildings

2. Duplexes should be on separate lots from the main building Duplexes are or can be treated as 1 or 2 family dwellings and only required to meet applicable residential codes.

3. Main site must follow International Building Codes (IBC) Along with all other applicable building, Fire, Life Safety, electrical, etc. etc. codes

4. Duplexes must follow International Residential Codes (IRC) Along with LSC, NEC, IMC, IPC, city ordinances and Georgia amendments, etc.

All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as mailto:felicia.brannen@thomasville.org Brenda Wade Highlight pam.schalk @thomasville.org

(229) 227-4093

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Build America Act (BABA).

Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 2:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered.

We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:

Pam Schalk, Grants Administrator City of Thomasville 111 Victoria Place Thomasville, GA 31799 the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1;

City of Thomasville also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

Brenda Wade Highlight

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