Statement of Qualifications

This is a Statement of Qualifications form used by the City of Hiawassee, Georgia in conjunction with an RFP for Professional Engineering Services related to an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) FY2022 grant project. The project involves engineering and architectural design services for the construction of the "Lake Chatuge Boardwalk and Accessible Fishing Pier" located between Mayors Park and Lloyds Landing in Hiawassee, Georgia. Responding firms must be technically qualified and licensed to practice engineering or architecture in the State of Georgia and should demonstrate a strong record of successfully assisting local governments with Appalachian Regional Grant program implementation. The Statement of Qualifications requests that firms provide information on years in business, firm history and resource capability, officer names and titles, business licenses and registrations, errors and omissions insurance coverage, and ability to meet draft project evaluation report (PER) deadlines.

The form requires firms to list up to five relevant projects demonstrating skills applicable to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) work, including project names, locations, owners, contract amounts, and the nature of the firm's responsibility on each project. Applicants must also identify key personnel with relevant qualifications and their specific roles in CDBG projects, as well as provide three firm references. The submission must be certified under oath by an authorized officer of the firm, confirming the accuracy of all provided information. This qualification-based procurement approach prioritizes demonstrated experience and capability rather than traditional competitive pricing.