Mandatory Pre-Proposal Sign In

This is a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Sign In document for the Dawson County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, which is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms and individuals to perform architectural and engineering (A&E) services and construction management for a new E911/EOC building. The RFP requires written questions to be submitted to Dawson County Purchasing Manager Melissa Hawk at mhawk@dawsoncounty.org by 1:00 p.m. on September 27, 2022, with all answers posted to the website no later than October 3, 2022, by 1:00 p.m. EST. The Dawson County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to award the contract based on the highest and best interests of the county.

The Construction Services phase will be partially funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which imposes certain federal requirements on the A&E Services contract. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). Bidders are required to comply with President's Executive Order No. 11246 and Order No. 11375 regarding non-discrimination in employment, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and Georgia Energy Codes for Buildings (O.C.G.A. Title 8, Chapter 2). Additionally, bidders must make positive efforts to utilize small and minority-owned businesses and provide employment, training, and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, with Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns specifically encouraged to apply. The preliminary cost estimate and CDBG application are available through Melissa Hawk at 706-344-3500 ext. 42223.