Architec RFP Advertisement CDBG 2024.pdf

GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ARCHITECTURAL GRANT SERVICES

Date: January 31, 2024

Statements of qualifica ons and proposals are being requested from architectural firms with a strong record in successfully assis ng local governments with the implementa on of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 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 poten al CDBG/EIP project and, if funded, for architectural services for the implementa on of the project. The purpose of the project is to construct a new community facili es building.

Informa on which should be submi ed for our evalua on is as follows:

1) History of firm and resources

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

3) Key personnel/qualifica ons

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 applica on, and

Design and Construc on Management Services, if the project is funded. The dra PAR would be needed no later than March 15, 2024.

8) Errors and Omissions Insurance

9) Statement of Qualifica ons Form

10) Sec on 3 Cer fica on Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Sec on 3 Status.)

This project is covered under the requirements of Sec on 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Sec on 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

THE GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Sec on 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Sec on 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Sec on 504 of the Rehabilita on Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabili es Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Interested par es should request copies of the Statement of Qualifica ons Form and Sec on 3 Solicita on Package prior to preparing and submi ng their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 4:00 PM on March 4, 2024. Proposals received a er the above date and me may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informali es in the proposal process. Ques ons, Statement of Qualifica ons and Sec on 3 Cer fica on form requests (i.e., request for Sec on 3 preference) can be made by contac ng Buddy Johnson, County Administrator at bjohnson@gradyco.org or by calling (229)377-1512. Proposal packages should be submi ed to the name and address listed below:

GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

A n: Buddy Johnson 33 17TH Avenue NW Cairo, GA 39827

The sealed envelope shall be clearly marked “FY2024 CDBG – Architectural SOQ”