RFQ: Architectural Services for Youth Center

Crawford County, Georgia is requesting statements of qualifications from architectural firms for design and construction management of a new Youth Center, with proposals due November 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Section 3 residents and business concerns under the HUD Act of 1968 are encouraged to apply, and the project is funded in part through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

The scope covers final design plans and specifications, permitting, bid and contract documents, construction supervision with at least one site visit per week, and construction close-out and project certification. The project must comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and affirmative fair housing requirements. The selected firm must submit a completed Preliminary Architectural Report by 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2027, to support the anticipated CDBG application deadline of April 2, 2027.

The attached RFQ summary states the county has secured $1 million in federal funding and is seeking an additional $1 million for construction. The contract is structured as direct costs plus a fixed fee not to exceed a lump sum. Evaluation considers experience with CDBG and other grant-funded projects, prior work with Crawford County, qualifications of assigned personnel, and project implementation plans. The county will notify the successful respondent on or before December 2, 2026.

Submissions require at least one hard copy and one electronic copy, delivered to Greg Boike at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, Georgia 31206. Late proposals and those delivered elsewhere will not be considered. Packages are available by calling (478) 751-6160 or emailing gboike@mg-rc.org. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.