2025 CDBG - Architectural Services

The City of Thomasville, Georgia is seeking architectural firms to provide professional services for a potential FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on January 31, 2025. The primary objective is to secure architectural services for designing and potentially implementing a new shelter for battered women located on Halcyon Home property. Responding firms must be technically qualified, licensed in the State of Georgia, and have demonstrated experience assisting local governments with CDBG program implementation. Key deliverables include a draft Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) due by March 20, 2025, and comprehensive architectural services contingent on project funding. Proposals must include firm history, CDBG experience, key personnel qualifications, current workload, proposed scope of services, similar project references, and a detailed fee structure for preliminary and potential future design and construction management services. The submission deadline is March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with proposals to be submitted to the Grants Administrator, Pam Schalk, with a carbon copy to Eve Geyer.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Section 3 Business Concerns, which are businesses owned by or employing low-income residents in the project area. Firms must complete and submit various federal compliance forms, including Section 3 certifications, which detail requirements for hiring and contracting with low-income residents and businesses. The project is subject to numerous federal regulations, including Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, civil rights laws, and the Build America Act. While no specific budget or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the project will be funded through HUD's CDBG program. Respondents must also provide proof of errors and omissions insurance and submit a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number if available. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of architectural firms, with an emphasis on those with proven experience in government-funded community development projects, particularly those demonstrating a commitment to local economic inclusion.