Jackson County Board of Commissioners - Village of Hope Architecture & Engineering RFQ

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is seeking architectural and engineering services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #250093) for the Village of Hope Transitional Housing Development project. The procurement involves designing and planning for a community resource building and a minimum of 10 single-family detached homes on two county-owned parcels near the County Administrative Complex. Deliverables will include conceptual planning, architectural and engineering plan development, construction document preparation, and construction management services. Responding firms must be technically qualified, licensed, and experienced in the specified project scope, which includes site preparation, grading, water and sewer connections, and parking infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Kevin C Poe Conference Room, with qualifications submissions due by September 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Firms must submit comprehensive qualifications, including firm history, grant program experience, key personnel details, current workload, proposed service levels, project references, fee schedules, and proof of insurance. The county plans to review and select vendors by October 6, 2025.

The project is designated as a Section 3 Covered Project under the HUD Act of 1968, with specific encouragement for Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns to apply. Potential funding will come from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Innovative Set-Aside Program, with the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission providing technical assistance. Minimum insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability, $1 million in auto liability, statutory worker's compensation, and preferably $3-4 million in umbrella liability. A 5% bid bond is required, and the successful vendor will need to provide a performance and payment bond of 100% of the contract price. The county emphasizes its commitment to equal access and non-discrimination, reserving the right to reject any or all bids. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves multiple housing units and a community resource building, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. Interested vendors must download the bid package from the Jackson County website or www.vendorregistry.com, with written questions to be submitted to the Purchasing Manager by September 5, 2025.