The Unified Government of Georgetown-Quitman County CDBG 2025 RFP for architectural services

The Unified Government of Georgetown-Quitman County has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural services associated with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. This procurement seeks professional architectural expertise to support a specific community development initiative, with proposals being accepted through the River Valley Regional Commission. Interested firms must submit their comprehensive proposals to the Columbus office of the River Valley Regional Commission by 10:00 a.m. on December 23, 2024. Potential respondents are required to contact the River Valley Regional Commission at 1-877-819-6348 to obtain the full Request for Proposal documentation. The architectural services will likely involve detailed design, planning, and technical support for the CDBG project, though specific deliverable requirements are not explicitly outlined in the initial posting.

The contract opportunity is specifically designated as a Section 3 Covered Contract, which means Section 3 Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to participate in the bidding process. This designation typically provides preference to local businesses and job-creating entities that primarily serve low and moderate-income areas. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the current solicitation, CDBG projects generally have structured funding mechanisms. The procurement appears to be open to architectural firms with demonstrated capability in community development project design, with an implicit preference for local or regional businesses that can directly contribute to economic opportunities in Georgetown-Quitman County. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the precise qualifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria for this architectural services contract.