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HANCOCK COUNTY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Date: October 22, 2025

Background: Hancock County is in the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant Application for funding to assist with public facility building improvements. Hancock County is proposing rehabilitating the historic train depot into the 4-H program building.

The County is seeking an architectural firm with broad experience to provide design and construction supervision for this project that will utilize funds primarily from the CDBG grant program, if awarded. These grants are funded by the federal government and administered at the state level by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Therefore, all activities must be performed in strict adherence to applicable federal and state regulations. All project activities will be coordinated with the Chairman, Hancock County Commissioners, and Hancock County Manager.

Project Title for Identification Purposes: Hancock County CDBG Application

Scope: The initial work documents required of the selected firm will consist of the preparation of the preliminary architectural report (PAR), including cost estimates. The draft PAR is due February 2, 2026. The PAR must be prepared in close communication with Hancock County and the CSRA Regional Commission. The CSRA Regional Commission contact for the project is Nicee D. Long, Director Center for Community Development who can be reached at (706) 651-7301 or by e-mail at nlong@csrarc.ga.gov

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

1) History of firm and resources capabilities

2) Key personnel/qualifications

3) Current workload

4) CDBG Architectural Experience or Experience with similar projects and list of references

5) Fee (As a Percentage) for the Design and Construction Management Services. The draft PAR would be needed no later than February 2, 2026, at no cost to the county.

6) Errors and Omissions Insurance

7) Completed Statement of Qualifications Form

8) Section 3 Packet (Only Submit with your Qualifications if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)

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 amended and Section 3 Business are encouraged to apply.

Hancock County also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the HCD Act of 1974, Title 1; 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, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub.

L. 177-58.

To be considered, 3 copies of the Request for Qualifications packets must be received by 4:00 P.M., Monday, November 24, 2025. Three copies of the Request for Qualifications packets are required. Two (2) hard copies of the Request for Qualifications packets submitted by mail should be addressed: Nicee D. Long, CSRA Regional Commission, 3626 Walton Way Ext., Suite 1, Augusta, GA 30909. One (1) digital copy of the Request for Qualifications packets is to be submitted by email, nlong@csrarc.ga.gov. The Request for Qualifications packets received after 4:00 P.M. on November 24, 2025, will not be considered.

Enclosures Statement of Qualifications Form Section 3 Packet PAR Requirements mailto:nlong@csrarc.ga.gov