Peach county cdbg grant

Peach County, through the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide design and construction management services for repurposing the old Peach County auditorium into a youth recreation center. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Required services include preparation of final design plans, specifications, permit acquisition, bid document preparation, construction administration with weekly site visits, project close-out, and coordination with county personnel. Proposals must demonstrate full understanding of Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026, at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission office in Macon, Georgia. Electronic submissions via flash drive, CD, or email are acceptable. The successful respondent will be notified by January 16, 2026, and must submit a Preliminary Architectural Report by February 6, 2026, to meet the anticipated CDBG application deadline of April 3, 2026. Evaluation criteria include prior experience with CDBG grants, local government projects, firm history, personnel qualifications, project implementation timelines, and cost schedules.

The project is subject to Section 3 requirements of the HUD Act of 1968, with specific encouragement for Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns to apply. Firms claiming Section 3 preference must submit certification forms and action plans demonstrating compliance with employment and contracting opportunities for low and very low-income persons. All project activities must comply with federal and state regulations, including fair housing requirements and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Peach County operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer and retains the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The project funding remains contingent upon the award of CDBG grant funding, which introduces potential uncertainty to the procurement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves the architectural redesign and repurposing of an existing county auditorium into a youth recreation center, suggesting a substantial but not necessarily large-scale infrastructure investment. Proposing firms must provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications, including references, project histories, and key personnel experience with similar municipal and grant-funded projects.