City_of_McDonough_CED_Housing_Rehabilitation_.pdf

MCD-CED-SOQ-FY27-002 - GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING REHABILITATION

PROJECTS

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PREQUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL

FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECTS

SOQ No.: MCD-CED-SOQ-FY27-002

Issue Date: August 19, 2026

Qualifications Due: September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST

Service Area: City of McDonough, Georgia Owner: City of McDonough

1. Invitation to Submit Qualifications

The City of McDonough is requesting Statements of Qualifications from experienced and qualified general contractors for inclusion in a Prequalified General Contractor Pool for residential housing rehabilitation projects located in the City of McDonough, Georgia.

The purpose of this Request for Statements of Qualifications is to identify contractors with demonstrated residential housing rehabilitation experience, appropriate licensing, adequate bonding and insurance capacity, sufficient financial and operational resources, qualified personnel, and a history of successfully completing residential housing rehabilitation projects within the State of Georgia.

The resulting contractor pool is intended to support the City of McDonough Community

& Economic Development Department’s Housing Rehabilitation Program, including projects funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and other eligible federal, state, or local funding sources, as applicable.

Following evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications, the City anticipates selecting approximately three to five firms for inclusion in the Prequalified General Contractor

Pool. The City may select more or fewer firms depending upon the number and quality of submissions received.

Contractors admitted to the pool may subsequently be invited to compete for specific residential housing rehabilitation projects through a project-specific Request for

Proposal, Invitation to Bid, Request for Quote, or other selection process established by the City.

Selection for the pool constitutes a determination that the contractor satisfies the City’s minimum qualification requirements. Placement in the pool does not constitute a contract award, does not guarantee that the contractor will receive any work, and does not obligate the City to issue any project-specific solicitation or enter into any agreement.

2. Anticipated Residential Construction Services

Projects assigned through the Prequalified General Contractor Pool may include residential rehabilitation, repair, reconstruction, code-compliance improvements, accessibility modifications, health and safety corrections, and related site improvements for eligible residential properties within the City of McDonough.

The selected contractor for each project may be responsible for furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, subcontractors, coordination, and other services necessary to complete the assigned work in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, permitting requirements, project schedule, and final construction agreement.

Potential project services may include, but are not limited to:

1. Preconstruction planning and constructability review;

2. Cost estimating and budget development;

3. Site preparation and construction coordination;

4. Building permits and required inspections;

5. Demolition and removal, where applicable;

6. Foundation and structural construction;

7. Framing, roofing, and exterior building envelope;

8. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems;

9. Interior finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, and painting;

10. Landscaping, grading, drainage, and exterior improvements;

11. Management and coordination of subcontractors;

12. Construction scheduling, cost control, and progress reporting;

13. Quality assurance and correction of deficiencies;

14. Final inspections and certificates of occupancy;

15. Punch-list completion;

16. Warranties; and

17. Project closeout.

Detailed plans, specifications, schedules, project budgets, pricing requirements, and contract terms will be provided through project-specific solicitations issued to eligible contractors in the pool.

3. Prequalified Contractor Pool

3.1 Establishment of the Pool

The City intends to establish a pool of qualified general contractors that may be invited to compete for one or more residential housing rehabilitation projects located in the City of McDonough, Georgia.

The initial selection process will evaluate contractor qualifications and will not require contractors to submit firm construction pricing for a specific project unless otherwise stated in this SOQ.

The City anticipates selecting approximately three to five qualified firms for inclusion in the pool. The City may establish a larger or smaller pool based on the number of responsive submissions, the qualifications of the respondents, anticipated project needs, and the City’s determination of what will provide sufficient competition.

Admission to the pool does not establish a ranking for future projects. Contractors may be evaluated separately for each project opportunity.

3.2 Pool Term

The Prequalified General Contractor Pool will remain effective for an initial period of two years from the date the pool is established.

The City may, at its discretion:

1. Extend or renew the pool;

2. Reopen the qualification process;

3. Refresh the pool by adding additional contractors;

4. Require existing contractors to recertify their qualifications;

5. Temporarily suspend use of the pool; or

6. Terminate the pool.

Any extension or renewal may be subject to updated qualifications, revised requirements, satisfactory performance, and continued need for the pool.

3.3 Continuing Eligibility

Contractors included in the pool must continuously maintain all qualifications required by this SOQ and any subsequent project-specific solicitation.

Each contractor must maintain:

1. An active and appropriate Georgia contractor license;

2. Authorization to conduct business in Georgia;

3. Applicable Henry County or municipal business licenses and occupational tax certificates;

4. Required insurance coverage;

5. Adequate bonding capacity;

6. Qualified personnel;

7. Sufficient financial and operational capacity;

8. An acceptable safety record; and

9. Responsible contractor status.

Each contractor must promptly notify the City of any material change affecting its qualifications, including:

1. License suspension, expiration, restriction, or revocation;

2. Cancellation or material reduction of insurance coverage;

3. Reduction or loss of bonding capacity;

4. Bankruptcy or material adverse financial condition;

5. Contract termination for default;

6. Bond claim or significant construction claim;

7. Change in ownership or legal business name;

8. Suspension, debarment, or regulatory action;

9. Material litigation;

10. Change in key personnel;

11. Reduction in staffing or operational capacity; or

12. Any other matter that may affect the contractor’s ability to perform residential housing rehabilitation services.

The City may require annual or project-specific recertification of qualifications. Failure to maintain the required qualifications may result in temporary suspension or removal from the pool.

3.4 No Guarantee of Work

There is no minimum or maximum amount of work guaranteed to any contractor selected for the pool.

The City is not required to:

1. Issue a project-specific solicitation;

2. Invite every contractor in the pool to every project opportunity;

3. Award any minimum number or value of contracts;

4. Distribute work equally among contractors;

5. Select the lowest-priced contractor unless specifically required by the project solicitation; or

6. Use the pool as the exclusive means of obtaining construction services.

The City may complete work using other contractors, separately procured firms, existing contracts, emergency procedures, direct purchases when permitted, or other lawful methods.

The City reserves the right to solicit contractors outside the pool when determined to be appropriate or necessary.

4. Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for inclusion in the Prequalified General Contractor Pool, a contractor must satisfy all minimum requirements contained in this section.

Failure to satisfy a minimum requirement may result in rejection of the contractor’s

Statement of Qualifications.

4.1 Georgia Contractor License

The contractor must possess a current and valid Georgia contractor license appropriate for the type, size, value, and scope of the anticipated residential housing rehabilitation work.

The contractor must provide:

1. The name appearing on the license;

2. Georgia contractor license number;

3. License classification;

4. Original issuance date;

5. Expiration date; and

6. A copy of the current license.

The contractor must remain properly licensed throughout the pool term and throughout the performance of any project-specific contract.

4.2 Business Registration and Authorization

The contractor must be properly registered and authorized to conduct business in the

State of Georgia.

The contractor must also possess, or be capable of obtaining before contract award, all business licenses, occupational tax certificates, registrations, and permits required to perform work in the City of McDonough and within the applicable municipality or unincorporated area where a project is located.

The contractor must provide evidence of:

1. Active registration with the Georgia Secretary of State, if applicable;

2. Current local business license or occupational tax certificate;

3. Federal Employer Identification Number; and

4. Applicable trade, professional, or specialty registrations.

4.3 Bonding Capacity

The contractor must be bondable and able to furnish performance and payment bonds when required by the City for a project-specific contract.

The contractor must submit a letter from a surety company or authorized bonding agent confirming:

1. The contractor’s single-project bonding capacity;

2. The contractor’s aggregate bonding capacity;

3. The amount of currently available bonding capacity;

4. The surety company’s name;

5. The surety company’s financial rating; and

6. The surety’s willingness to consider issuing project-specific bonds, subject to final underwriting and contract review.

Any surety providing bonds must be authorized to conduct business in the State of

Georgia and must otherwise satisfy the requirements established in the applicable project-specific solicitation.

4.4 Insurance

The contractor must be insured and capable of maintaining insurance coverage appropriate for the anticipated residential housing rehabilitation work.

At a minimum, the contractor must provide evidence of the following coverage:

1. Commercial General Liability;

2. Automobile Liability;

3. Workers’ Compensation, as required by law;

4. Employers’ Liability; and

5. Builder’s Risk coverage, when required by a project-specific contract.

The City may establish specific insurance limits in each project-specific solicitation.

Before beginning work, the selected contractor may be required to:

1. Name the City and other designated parties as additional insureds;

2. Provide primary and noncontributory coverage;

3. Provide waivers of subrogation;

4. Submit certificates of insurance;

5. Submit applicable policy endorsements; and

6. Maintain coverage through final completion and any required warranty period.

4.5 Relevant Residential Project Experience

The contractor must have successfully completed a minimum of five residential housing rehabilitation projects within the State of Georgia during the five-year period immediately preceding the SOQ submission deadline.

Qualifying projects should be comparable in size, scope, complexity, construction type, or value to the types of residential projects anticipated by the City.

For each project, the contractor must provide:

1. Project name;

2. Project location;

3. Owner or client name;

4. Owner or client contact information;

5. Description of the work performed;

6. Original contract amount;

7. Final contract amount;

8. Original completion date;

9. Actual completion date;

10. Contractor’s role;

11. Project manager or superintendent assigned;

12. Explanation of significant cost or schedule changes; and

13. Photographs or other documentation demonstrating completed work.

At least three of the submitted projects must include current client references who may be contacted regarding the contractor’s performance.

4.6 Project Team

The contractor must identify the personnel anticipated to support projects issued through the pool, including:

1. Principal or executive responsible for the contract;

2. Project manager;

3. Site superintendent;

4. Estimator;

5. Safety representative; and

6. Other key personnel.

The proposed project managers and superintendents should have direct experience managing residential housing rehabilitation projects in Georgia.

Because project assignments may occur at different times during the pool term, the City may permit a contractor to propose different personnel for a project-specific opportunity. Any replacement personnel must possess qualifications equal to or greater than those presented in the contractor’s SOQ.

4.7 Financial and Operational Capacity

The contractor must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity to perform residential housing rehabilitation projects issued through the Prequalified

Contractor Pool.

As evidence of financial standing, the contractor shall provide a current letter from a recognized financial institution, on the institution’s letterhead, confirming the following:

The contractor maintains an active banking relationship with the financial institution;

The contractor is considered to be in good standing with the financial institution; and

The length of time the contractor has maintained a banking relationship with the financial institution.

The financial institution letter shall not disclose account balances, account numbers, available credit, or other confidential financial information.

The City reserves the right to request additional information concerning financial or operational capacity before award of an individual housing rehabilitation project when reasonably necessary based on the size, scope, funding source, or risk associated with that project.

The contractor must also demonstrate sufficient staffing, management resources, subcontractor relationships, equipment, and operational capacity to successfully complete assigned housing rehabilitation projects within the required schedule.

4.8 Safety Record

The contractor must maintain an acceptable safety record and must disclose:

1. The contractor’s Experience Modification Rate for the previous three years, if applicable;

2. OSHA citations issued during the previous five years;

3. Workplace fatalities or serious incidents during the previous five years;

4. Pending safety investigations;

5. Material safety violations; and

6. The contractor’s written safety program and site-specific safety procedures.

4.9 Responsibility and Integrity

The contractor and its principals must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise prohibited from contracting with federal, state, or local governmental entities.

The contractor must disclose any of the following occurring within the previous five years:

1. Contract terminations for default;

2. Bond claims;

3. Bankruptcy proceedings;

4. Construction-related litigation;

5. Administrative proceedings;

6. Regulatory actions;

7. Material claims involving defective work;

8. Criminal convictions related to contracting, fraud, theft, or business practices;

9. Judgments or settlements involving construction projects;

10. Failure to complete a project;

11. License disciplinary proceedings; and

12. Other matters that may affect the contractor’s responsibility or integrity.

Disclosure of an issue will not automatically disqualify a contractor. The City will evaluate the nature, severity, relevance, resolution, and corrective action associated with the matter.

5. Statement of Qualifications Requirements

Statements of Qualifications must be organized using the tabs and sequence provided below.

Tab 1 — Cover Letter

Provide a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the contractor.

The cover letter must include:

1. Legal business name;

2. Business address;

3. Primary contact person;

4. Telephone number;

5. Email address;

6. Georgia contractor license number;

7. Number of years in business;

8. A statement confirming the contractor’s interest in admission to the pool;

9. A statement confirming the contractor’s availability to compete for future projects; and

10. Certification that the information submitted is accurate and complete.

Tab 2 — Company Profile

Provide:

1. Legal business structure;

2. State and date of organization;

3. Names of owners, officers, and principals;

4. Number of years operating under the current name;

5. Previous business names;

6. Number of full-time employees;

7. Geographic service area;

8. Primary construction specialties;

9. Current annual construction volume;

10. Typical residential project size and value;

11. Description of residential housing rehabilitation experience; and

12. Description of the contractor’s ability to perform work in the City of McDonough.

Tab 3 — Licensing, Registration, Bonding, Insurance, and Financial Standing

Provide copies of:

1. Georgia contractor license;

2. Georgia Secretary of State registration;

3. Local business license or occupational tax certificate;

4. Bonding capacity letter;

5. Current certificates of insurance; and

6. Applicable trade licenses and certifications; and

A current bank reference letter, on the financial institution’s letterhead, confirming that the contractor is in good standing and stating the length of the banking relationship.

Account balances, account numbers, and available credit shall not be provided.

Tab 4 — Relevant Project Experience

Provide information for at least ten residential housing rehabilitation projects completed in Georgia within the five years immediately preceding the SOQ submission deadline.

Projects should be presented in a consistent format and should clearly demonstrate the contractor’s ability to perform the types of residential work anticipated through the pool.

Tab 5 — Project Team and Organizational Structure

Provide:

1. Organizational chart;

2. Resumes for key personnel;

3. Relevant licenses and certifications;

4. Proposed responsibilities;

5. Years of experience;

6. Comparable projects completed by each proposed team member; and

7. Current employment status of each proposed team member.

The contractor must describe how personnel will be assigned when multiple projects are active at the same time.

Tab 6 — General Project Approach

Describe the contractor’s approach to:

1. Preconstruction planning;

2. Constructability review;

3. Permitting and inspections;

4. Cost estimating and budget control;

5. Construction scheduling;

6. Subcontractor procurement and management;

7. Quality control;

8. Site supervision;

9. Safety management;

10. Change order management;

11. Communication with the City;

12. Progress reporting;

13. Payment applications;

14. Punch-list completion;

15. Warranty administration; and

16. Project closeout.

Project-specific approaches may be requested when individual project opportunities are issued.

Tab 7 — Current Workload and Availability

Provide a list of current and anticipated projects, including:

1. Project name;

2. Location;

3. Contract value;

4. Percentage complete;

5. Scheduled completion date;

6. Project manager;

7. Superintendent; and

8. Impact, if any, on the contractor’s ability to respond to future project opportunities.

The contractor must describe its capacity to undertake additional residential housing rehabilitation work during the anticipated pool term.

Tab 8 — References

Provide at least three references from owners or clients for whom the contractor completed comparable residential projects within the past five years.

Each reference must include:

1. Client name;

2. Contact person;

3. Telephone number;

4. Email address;

5. Project name;

6. Project location;

7. Project value; and

8. Completion date.

Tab 9 — Claims, Litigation, Safety, and Performance History

Provide all required disclosures concerning:

1. Litigation;

2. Claims;

3. Bond claims;

4. Defaults;

5. Contract terminations;

6. Safety matters;

7. Regulatory actions;

8. License disciplinary actions;

9. Bankruptcy proceedings; and

10. Other performance or responsibility issues.

When no matters are required to be disclosed, include an affirmative statement indicating that there are no reportable matters.

Tab 10 — Required Certifications

Include signed certifications confirming that:

1. The contractor is properly licensed and authorized to perform the anticipated work.

2. The contractor is bondable and insured.

3. The contractor has completed at least ten residential housing rehabilitation projects in Georgia within the previous five years.

4. The contractor is not suspended or debarred.

5. The contractor has disclosed all material claims, litigation, defaults, regulatory matters, and disciplinary actions.

6. The information contained in the SOQ is accurate and complete.

7. The contractor will comply with applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, ordinances, and permitting requirements.

8. The contractor will not employ or engage unlicensed subcontractors when a license is legally required.

9. The contractor will obtain and maintain all required permits, inspections, licenses, insurance, and bonds.

10. The contractor understands that admission to the pool does not constitute a contract award.

11. The contractor understands that admission to the pool does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.

12. The contractor agrees to notify the City of material changes affecting its qualifications.

13. The contractor agrees to provide updated qualification information when requested.

14. The contractor understands that each project may be subject to a separate competitive selection process.

15. The contractor understands that the City may suspend or remove a contractor from the pool.

6. Evaluation Criteria

Responsive Statements of Qualifications may be evaluated using the following criteria:

Evaluation Category Maximum Points

Company qualifications and residential construction experience 20

Comparable Georgia projects completed within the past five years 25

Qualifications and experience of key personnel 15

General project approach, quality control, and schedule management 15

Licensing, bonding, insurance, and financial capacity 10

Evaluation Category Maximum Points

Client references and past performance 10

Safety record, claims history, and contractor responsibility 5

Total 100

The City may establish a minimum qualifying score for admission to the pool.

Shortlisting and Prequalification

Following completion of the evaluation process, the City will rank responsive contractors based on their total evaluation scores. Contractors receiving a minimum score of 70 points out of 100 may be considered for inclusion on the shortlist for the

Prequalified Housing Rehabilitation Contractor Pool.

The City may conduct reference checks, interviews, clarification meetings, verification of qualifications, or request supplemental documentation before finalizing the pool.

Placement on the shortlist does not constitute admission to the contractor pool or an award of work. Following completion of any additional due diligence, the City will identify the contractors approved for inclusion in the Prequalified Housing

Rehabilitation Contractor Pool.

The City reserves the right to establish a pool consisting of all contractors meeting the minimum qualification threshold or to limit the number of contractors based on program needs, anticipated workload, contractor capacity, and the qualifications received.

The City may shortlist the highest-ranked contractors for:

1. Interviews;

2. Presentations;

3. Additional written questions;

4. Site visits;

5. Reference checks;

6. Verification of submitted information;

7. Financial capacity review; or

8. Submission of supplemental documentation.

The City may select more or fewer than three to five contractors based on the qualifications received and the City’s anticipated needs.

7. Final Selection and Establishment of Contractor Pool

The anticipated process for establishing the Prequalified General Contractor Pool may include:

1. Review of Statements of Qualifications for completeness and responsiveness;

2. Verification of licenses, registrations, insurance, and bonding capacity;

3. Evaluation and scoring by the City or designated evaluation committee;

4. Reference and background checks;

5. Review of claims, litigation, safety, and performance history;

6. Interviews or presentations, if required;

7. Selection of the most qualified contractors;

8. Written notification of admission to the pool; and

9. Execution of a prequalification acknowledgment or other administrative document, if required.

Admission to the pool will not create a construction contract or authorize the contractor to begin work.

A binding construction obligation will arise only after the contractor is selected for a specific project and the parties execute a project-specific written agreement.

8. Project-Specific Selection Process

8.1 Issuance of Project Opportunities

When a residential housing rehabilitation project is ready to proceed, the City may issue a project-specific Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, Request for Quote, or other solicitation to all or a selected number of contractors in the pool.

The project-specific request may include:

1. Project location;

2. Scope of work;

3. Plans and specifications;

4. Estimated or established project budget;

5. Required construction schedule;

6. Site visit information;

7. Proposal or bid requirements;

8. Insurance requirements;

9. Bonding requirements;

10. Contract terms;

11. Evaluation criteria;

12. Selection method; and

13. Submission deadline.

8.2 Project-Specific Contractor Submissions

For each project opportunity, contractors may be required to provide:

1. Confirmation of interest and availability;

2. Proposed project team;

3. Construction approach;

4. Preliminary or detailed schedule;

5. Lump-sum price, cost proposal, or fee structure;

6. Schedule of values;

7. Subcontractor information;

8. Project-specific insurance and bonding commitments;

9. Value-engineering recommendations;

10. Exceptions to the proposed contract;

11. Updated claims and litigation disclosures;

12. Updated workload information;

13. Confirmation of licensing and registration;

14. Proposed alternates;

15. Assumptions and exclusions; and

16. Other information relevant to the specific project.

8.3 Contractors Invited to Compete

The City may invite all contractors in the pool to compete for a project.

Alternatively, the City may invite a smaller number of contractors based on documented project-specific considerations, including:

1. Project type;

2. Project size or value;

3. Project location;

4. Licensing classification;

5. Bonding capacity;

6. Relevant experience;

7. Specialized expertise;

8. Current workload;

9. Availability;

10. Past performance;

11. Previous responsiveness;

12. Existing project assignments; or

13. Other legitimate project requirements.

When practical, the City should seek competition among multiple qualified contractors.

8.4 Basis of Project Award

A contractor’s inclusion in the pool does not establish a ranking for future projects.

Contractors may be evaluated separately for each project. Project-specific awards may be based upon factors including:

1. Relevant project experience;

2. Availability and capacity;

3. Qualifications of the proposed project team;

4. Understanding of the project;

5. Construction approach;

6. Proposed schedule;

7. Quality-control procedures;

8. Safety plan;

9. Past performance;

10. References;

11. Proposed price;

12. Value-engineering recommendations;

13. Bonding and insurance capacity;

14. Compliance with the project-specific solicitation; and

15. Overall value to the City.

The City is not required to select the contractor offering the lowest price unless the applicable project-specific solicitation expressly provides for award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

8.5 Project-Specific Contract

No contractor may begin work without a written notice to proceed or other written authorization issued in accordance with an executed project-specific construction agreement.

Each project-specific agreement may address:

1. Scope of work;

2. Contract amount;

3. Payment terms;

4. Construction schedule;

5. Insurance;

6. Performance and payment bonds;

7. Change orders;

8. Permits and inspections;

9. Warranties;

10. Indemnification;

11. Default and termination;

12. Dispute resolution;

13. Project closeout; and

14. Other applicable terms.

9. Suspension and Removal from the Pool

The City may suspend or remove a contractor from the pool for reasons including:

1. Failure to maintain minimum qualifications;

2. Failure to maintain required licenses or registrations;

3. Loss or material reduction of insurance coverage;

4. Loss or material reduction of bonding capacity;

5. Failure to disclose a material change in qualifications;

6. Submission of materially inaccurate or misleading information;

7. Failure to respond to multiple project opportunities without reasonable explanation;

8. Unsatisfactory performance;

9. Failure to complete work within the required schedule;

10. Defective or noncompliant work;

11. Failure to correct deficiencies;

12. Failure to pay subcontractors or suppliers;

13. Safety violations;

14. Unprofessional conduct;

15. Contract default;

16. Suspension or debarment;

17. Material adverse financial condition;

18. Bankruptcy;

19. License disciplinary action;

20. Repeated failure to comply with project requirements; or

21. Any other determination that the contractor is no longer responsible, qualified, or suitable for participation in the pool.

Before removal, the City may provide the contractor with written notice and an opportunity to respond.

The City may immediately suspend a contractor when necessary to protect the City, a project, project funds, occupants, workers, or public safety.

Suspension or removal from the pool will not limit any other contractual or legal remedy available to the City.

10. Submission Instructions

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted no later than:

Deadline: September 2, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. EST

Submission Method: Sealed Hard Copy

Submission Address: 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough GA 30253

Attention: Tiffany George

The submission must be clearly identified as:

“Statement of Qualifications — Prequalified General Contractor Pool for

Residential Housing Rehabilitation Projects”

Late submissions may be rejected. Contractors are responsible for confirming that their submissions have been received before the deadline.

11. Questions and Requests for Clarification

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to:

Contact: Tiffany George

Email: vendorrelations@mcdonoughga.org

Question Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 no later that 3:00 p.m.

EST

Responses to material questions may be distributed to all known interested contractors.

Contractors must not rely upon oral interpretations, representations, or instructions concerning this SOQ.

12. Owner’s Rights

The City reserves the right to:

1. Reject any or all submissions;

2. Waive minor irregularities or informalities;

3. Request clarification or supplemental information;

4. Verify any information submitted;

5. Contact references and other project owners;

6. Conduct interviews, presentations, or site visits;

7. Modify, postpone, or cancel the solicitation;

8. Establish a pool containing more or fewer contractors than anticipated;

9. Require additional insurance or bonding;

10. Reject a contractor based on past performance or lack of responsibility;

11. Negotiate administrative terms related to participation in the pool;

12. Require contractors to update or recertify qualifications;

13. Suspend or remove contractors from the pool;

14. Reopen or refresh the pool;

15. Select the contractors considered most qualified and advantageous;

16. Use other lawful contracting or procurement methods;

17. Decline to issue any project-specific solicitation;

18. Decline to award a project-specific contract; and

19. Take any action determined to be in the City’s best interest.

All costs associated with preparing and submitting a Statement of Qualifications are the responsibility of the contractor.

13. No Contractual Obligation

This SOQ does not constitute an offer, construction contract, promise of work, or commitment to award a contract.

No contractor will acquire any legal or equitable rights against the City by:

1. Submitting qualifications;

2. Participating in the evaluation process;

3. Being shortlisted;

4. Being admitted to the pool;

5. Responding to a project-specific opportunity; or

6. Participating in contract negotiations.

A binding obligation will arise only after the City and the selected contractor execute a final written project-specific construction agreement and the City issues any required notice to proceed.

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I certify that I am authorized to submit this Statement of Qualifications on behalf of the contractor identified below.

I further certify that:

1. The information provided is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

2. The contractor satisfies the minimum qualifications stated in this SOQ.

3. The contractor will promptly notify the City of any material change affecting its qualifications.

4. The contractor understands that admission to the pool does not constitute a contract award.

5. The contractor understands that admission to the pool does not guarantee any amount of work.

6. The contractor agrees to comply with the requirements governing participation in the pool.

7. The contractor understands that separate project-specific submissions and agreements may be required.

Legal Name of Contractor: ______________________________________

Georgia Contractor License Number: _____________________________

Authorized Representative: ____________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________