RFP Turner County CDBG.pdf
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- PE-77126-NONST-2026-000000008
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- Towns County, Georgia
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Turner County Board of Commissioners in Georgia for architectural services to support community and economic development projects. The County seeks qualified architectural firms to provide pre- and post-award services including preliminary architectural reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. The projects focus on public infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, street paving, and drainage systems. All architectural contracts must include obtaining and maintaining Build America Buy America (BABA) documentation and manufacturer certifications throughout construction, with certification of compliance required at project closeout. The Turner County Board of Commissioners anticipates applying for federal and state funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and/or Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) programs administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Interested firms must contact Lindsay Ray at the Southern Georgia RC to request required forms including the Statement of Qualifications Form and RFP scoring criterion. Proposals must be received by mail at the Turner County Board of Commissioners office, Attention: Latrice Wilson, County Clerk, 208 E College Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714, no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025. Selected architects may provide services for future community and economic development projects during the grant funding period.
Firms must provide detailed cost estimates covering all services from start to project closeout, including cost estimating, preparation of plans and specifications, surveying, bid documents, bid assistance and analysis, contractor performance management and inspections, change order preparation, payment approvals, and all required DCA reports and documentation. Selection will be based on qualifications, timeframes, and costs, with evaluation criteria including years in business, firm history and resource capability, community knowledge, professional licenses and registrations, errors and omissions insurance coverage, prior CDBG program experience, key personnel qualifications, and reference information. This is a Section 3 Covered Contract under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Turner County is committed to Affirmative Fair Housing and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and the Build America Buy America Act.
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| Section 3 Package.pdf | ||
| Archiectural Statement of Qualifications_Turn.pdf | ||
| RFP Score Sheet _ Architect Selection_Turner .pdf |
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Turner County Board of Commissioners 208 E College Avenue Ashburn, GA 31714
(229) 567-4313
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES – November 19, 2025 The Turner County Board of Commissioners is requesting qualifications and proposals for selection of an Architectural Firm to provide pre- and post-award services for various community and economic development projects. Pre-and post-award services will include, but are not limited to preparing preliminary architectural report, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. As a basic service, all architectural contracts will also include obtaining and maintaining all Build America Buy America (BABA) documentation (particularly manufacturer’s certifications) during construction, which shall be transferred to the grant recipient. The architect will need to certify to this action at the end of the project. The County is in dire need of Public Infrastructure Improvements, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, street paving, and/or drainage, and is considering applying for federal and/or state funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and/or Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
Selection of an Architect for the project will be based on qualifications as they relate to community and economic development needs. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia DCA. Selection could allow your firm to provide pre-and post-award Architect Services for future community and economic development projects for a limited time period based on the funding of the grant.
Firms interested in submitting proposals for this project are asked to contact Lindsay Ray at the Southern Georgia RC, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601, (229) 333-5277 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form, the Section 3 Forms (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status), and the RFP scoring criterion. Your firm will be asked to mail your reply to the following:
Turner County Board of Commissioners
ATTN: Latrice Wilson, County Clerk 208 E College Avenue Ashburn, GA 31714
Office No. (229) 567-4313
Proposals mailed to or received at any location other than the above address will not be accepted.
Proposals must be received at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m., December 22, 2025.
No proposals will be accepted after this time and date. The Turner County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.
Turner County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Turner 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 Housing and Community Development 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); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; and the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). Turner County is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age.
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Selections will be based on qualifications, timeframes, and monies, as they relate to the following.
However, your firm is encouraged to request the RFP scoring criterion.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME FRAMES:
1. Years in Business in Present Form.
2. Firm’s History and Resource Capability to Perform Required Services.
3. Firm’s knowledge of the community.
4. Titles, Names, and Addresses of all Officers.
5. List categories in which firm is legally qualified to do business. Include Licenses and
Registrations where applicable.
6. Does your firm carry errors and omissions insurance?
7. Will your firm be able to provide necessary documentation for the application, including preliminary architectural reports, maps, and cost estimates as per CDBG application requirements if your firm is selected as project architect?
8. Can your firm meet the draft PAR deadline of no later than 30 days after selection as project architect?
9. Has your firm been involved in applying for funds through DCA’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program? If “YES”, give specific projects, including project name, location, owner, year, grant/total project amount, contact person(s), and nature of firm’s responsibility.
10. If your firm is selected for this project, and the grant is approved, what timeframe do you feel you will need to have final plans and specifications ready for approval by any and all applicable agencies? Please provide this information in months, such as 3 months after Notice of Award of all grants, etc.
11. List key personnel (with qualifications) likely to be involved on these projects and explain their specific role in CDBG work.
12. List three (3) references for the Firm.
13. Are you a Section 3 Business Concern?
COST:
Please provide a specific cost estimate of what you will charge the County to provide Architectural services for this project from start to final close-out, to include but not limited to the following:
• Cost estimates
• Preparation of Plans and Specs and Final Design
• Surveying, for application purposes and for final project, if funded
• Bid Documents
• Assistance in Bid Opening
• Perform Bid Analysis
• Management of Contractor Performance, Inspections, Preparation of Change Orders, and Approval of Contractor’s Request for Payments
• Prepare and submit all required Reports and Documentation to DCA
1. If you are awarded the design, bid phase, and inspection for this project, what would your fee be?
Please be sure to state all costs in your proposal.
If you have any questions pertaining to this RFP, please call Lindsay Ray at (229) 333-5277, or email lray@sgrc.us cc: Turner County RFP File SGRC Procurement File
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