Request for Qualifications - Professional Architectural Services

The City of Cedartown, Georgia, located in Pickens County, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural services to support multiple federally assisted projects. The procurement seeks qualified architectural firms capable of providing Preliminary Architectural Reports (PAR), design services, construction administration, and related services for a downtown streetscape project, pedestrian connectivity improvements, and performing arts center renovation located at 205 East Avenue. Responding firms must demonstrate substantial experience with federally assisted projects, particularly those funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), along with proven experience working with local, state, and federal agencies within Georgia. Firms must be authorized to conduct business in Georgia with current valid licenses and must provide evidence of financial stability through audited or reviewed financial statements, tax returns, or bank commitments. The RFQ was posted on April 29, 2026, with qualifications due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, submitted to City Hall at 201 East Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125, with one original and two copies required in a sealed envelope. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026, and May 20, 2026, with answers provided via formal written addendum prior to the submission deadline. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: relevant experience with similar architectural projects and work with governmental agencies in Georgia (30%); experience with federally assisted projects, specifically ARC and CDBG funding in Georgia (25%); scope and level of services including construction administration capabilities and timely completion (25%); design approach (10%); and other elements including capacity for timely completion, complex project management, and cost-effectiveness (10%). The City anticipates awarding a contract within one year of the RFQ release date, with proposals remaining irrevocable for 120 calendar days.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are outlined in the RFQ documentation. The procurement contains no references to incumbent vendors or existing contractors. All submitted data and materials become the exclusive property of the City of Cedartown and are subject to public inspection under Georgia's Open Records Act. The projects are partially federally funded and will be subject to Davis-Bacon labor standards, Build America Buy America Act regulations, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Responding firms must submit fee proposals for PAR preparation and rate schedules for design and construction administration services appropriate for ARC and Economic Development Administration (EDA) projects. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFQ documents.