RFQ Architectural_Monroe 2023 RDF.pdf

CITY OF MONROE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS

PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL REPORT, DESIGN SERVICES AND

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

Date: November 8, 2023

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from Architectural Firms with a strong record in successfully preparing preliminary reports, final design, and construction administration documents for Public/Private Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR), design and construction administration services for projects utilizing federal funds.

Plans are to select a reputable Architectural Firm for Preliminary Report, Design and Construction Administration services for Federally Funded Projects related to community and economic development. This procurement would include Redevelopment Fund (RDF) Grant projects, a CDBG Set-Aside funding source, in compliance with 24 CFR 570.489(g).

This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for Preliminary Architectural Report (PER), design and construction administration services, for State and Federally funded projects.

Immediate plans call for services to assist with architectural services for a public/private redevelopment project, specifically a building, in downtown Monroe.

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

1) History of firm and resources

2) Federal Funds Architectural Experience / Historic and Redevelopment Experience

3) Key personnel/qualifications

4) Current workload

5) Scope and level of service proposed

6) Experience with similar projects and list of references

7) Fee and/or Percentages associated with the Architectural Report (PER), and Design and Construction

Administration Services

8) Errors and Omissions Insurance, please provide a copy.

9) Statement of Qualifications Form

10) Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)

The immediate project is subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs/and or other federal agencies listed above. The immediate project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Future federal projects may not require Section 3 compliance.

The City of Monroe 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.

Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Certification Form prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Two copies of proposals from interested firms should be received no later than 5:00 PM on December 8, 2023. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:

Chris Croy, Central Services Director City of Monroe P.O. Box 1249 Monroe, GA 30655 Phone: 706-266-5172 Email: ccroy@monroega.gov