City of Lyons GA - Architectural Services RFQ

The City of Lyons, Georgia is requesting qualifications from architectural firms to provide design and construction oversight for an event center project related to Hurricane Helene disaster recovery, with responses due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. All work must comply with the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide FP 104-009-02.

The scope encompasses design and construction oversight services for the event center. Respondents must submit a qualification package, references, a subcontractor list, and six required attestation forms: a Position and Rate Form with proposed hourly rates for typical disaster recovery project positions; Form 200.321 affirming commitment to contracting with small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms; a Conflict/Non-Conflict of Interest Statement; Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion; Certification Regarding Lobbying; and a Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit with the firm's drug-free workplace policy. Responses must be submitted exclusively through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com; hard copy, telephone, fax, and email submissions will not be accepted.

Evaluation is weighted on three criteria: experience in similar building construction projects (33 points), references (33 points), and staff capability and availability at reasonable rates (34 points). The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses and waive irregularities or formalities.

Questions are due October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Portal registration and navigation inquiries should be directed to procurement@erassist.com; project-specific questions should go to Jason Hall, City Manager (jhall@lyonsga.gov) or the grant manager (ga-lyons@erassist.com). The City has scheduled the award announcement for November 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Lyons City Hall, 161 NE Broad Street, Lyons, GA 30436.