City of waynesboro request for qualifications architectural services

The City of Waynesboro is seeking an architectural firm or individual architect to provide architectural and design services for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application, with the contract award contingent upon grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The selected firm will be responsible for design and inspection services for local, state, and federally funded projects, with a focus on preparing architectural services for the CDBG project. Evaluation of qualifications will be based on project approach, timing, experience, quality of work, and capacity of performance, with specific emphasis on past performance in local government construction projects. The procurement follows specific procedures outlined in the RFQ package, local procurement requirements, and compliance with Uniform Administration Requirements (24 CFR Part 85.36) and the Georgia CDBG Program Recipients Manual. Interested parties must submit three copies of their qualifications (two hard copies and one digital copy) to Nicee D. Long at the CSRA Regional Commission by 4:00 P.M. on Monday, December 8, 2025, with contact information available at 706-651-7301 or nlong@csrarc.ga.gov.

The contract is designated as a Section 3 contract opportunity subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, with specific provisions for prioritizing low- and very low-income residents and Section 3 businesses. Firms must complete mandatory Section 3 certification forms and demonstrate compliance with employment and contracting requirements. Additional evaluation criteria include bonus points for Section 3 businesses and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications. Firms must carry Errors and Omissions insurance and be prepared to deliver a draft Preliminary Architects Report (PAR) by February 2, 2026, at no cost to the county. The evaluation process includes scoring across six primary selection factors totaling 30 points, with potential bonus points for specific business designations. While no specific contract value is disclosed, firms must provide a fee structure for design and construction management services and demonstrate technical qualifications for local, state, and federally funded projects.