Request for proposals for architectural services - cdbg

Turner County, Georgia is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects, specifically targeting public infrastructure improvements in water, sewer, paving, and drainage systems. The procurement is conducted through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, with potential funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition or Employee Incentive Program (EIP) administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Required services include preparing preliminary architectural reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. Architectural firms must demonstrate expertise in major disciplines, community knowledge, staff qualifications, and prior CDBG project experience. Evaluation will be based on a point-based scoring system assessing six key criteria, with scores ranging from one (poor) to four (excellent). Proposals must be submitted by mail to the Turner County Board of Commissioners, Attention: Latrice Wilson, County Clerk, located at 208 E College Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714, with a strict deadline of 2:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025. Interested firms should contact Lindsay Ray at SGRC at (229) 333-5277 to request required forms.

This procurement is designated as a Section 3 Covered Contract under the HUD Act of 1968, with a strong encouragement for Section 3 Business Concerns to apply. Turner County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing and demonstrates compliance with various civil rights regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act. All contracts must fully comply with Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements, mandating collection and maintenance of manufacturer certifications throughout construction and documentation transfer to the grant recipient. The selected architectural firm will be required to certify BABA compliance at project closeout. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the opportunity suggests potential for additional projects within the grant period. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and waive informalities, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. Architectural firms must provide comprehensive documentation including years in business, firm capabilities, professional licenses, errors and omissions insurance, and detailed cost estimates covering all project phases from inception to closeout.