Request for Proposals

Lanier County, Georgia is requesting proposals for an architectural firm to provide pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This is a Section 3 Covered Contract under the HUD Act of 1968, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Lanier County is committed to Affirmative Fair Housing compliance.

Scope encompasses preliminary architectural reports, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout for facilities addressing emergency refuge, preparedness, and disaster response needs. The selected firm must demonstrate ability to deliver a preliminary architectural report within 30 days of award and final plans and specifications within a specified timeframe thereafter. Firms must address pricing for design, bid phase, and inspection services, with separate identification of preliminary architectural report charges where applicable.

Lanier County intends to apply for funding through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund (RDF), and Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). All contracts are subject to federal and state provisions prescribed by the DCA. The selected architect may provide services for future projects for a limited time period based on grant funding availability.

Evaluation criteria include the firm's ability to supply major disciplines, experience with construction type, knowledge of the community, staff expertise, CDBG project experience, and cost competitiveness, each scored 1–4 with 4 representing "Excellent." Reviewers verify ability to meet the preliminary architectural report deadline and confirmation of Errors and Omissions insurance. Firms must provide three professional references and demonstrate prior CDBG program experience. Proposals should be submitted to Kirstie Durrance, County Clerk, 28 South Valdosta Road, Lakeland, Georgia 31635. Interested firms should contact Korrelle Trollmann at the Southern Georgia RC at (229) 333-5277 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form, Section 3 Forms, and scoring criteria.