City of Alma- Request for Proposals for Architectural Services

The City of Alma is requesting proposals for selection of an Architectural Firm to provide pre- and post-award services for various community and economic development projects. Pre-and post-award services will include, but are not limited to, preparing preliminary architectural report, planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, contracting, construction oversight, quality control, and project closeout. All architectural contracts must include obtaining and maintaining all Build America, Buy America documentation during construction. The architect will need to certify to this action at the end of the project. The City is in dire need of eliminating slums and blight to improve the quality of life for the residents of Alma and is considering applying for federal and/or state funding through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Selection of an Architect for the project will be based on qualifications as they relate to community and economic development needs. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia DCA. Selection could allow your firm to provide pre- and post-award Architectural Services for future community and economic development projects for a limited time period based on the funding of the grant. The City of Alma is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. The City of Alma is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.