RFP Architectural Firm

PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
312 Nichols Street
Blackshear, GA 31516
912-449-2022
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Pierce County is requesting qualifications and proposals for the 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. Pierce County is in dire need of adequate
facilities to meet hunger-relief needs, and position itself to prepare for and respond to natural
disasters. The County is considering applying for federal and/or state funding for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Employee Incentive Program (EIP), Redevelopment Fund
(RDF), and/or Immediate Threat and Danger (ITAD) funds 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.
Firms interested in submitting proposals for this project are asked to contact Tonia Hendricks at
the Southern Georgia RC, 1725 South Georgia Parkway W., Waycross, GA 31503, (912) 285-
6097 to request the Statement of Qualifications Form, the Section 3 Forms (Only Submit with
your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status), and the RFP scoring criterion. Your firm will
be asked to mail or hand-deliver your reply to the following:
Pierce County
ATTN: Donna Golding, County Clerk
312 Nichols Street
Blackshear, GA 31516
Office Number: 912-449-2022
Proposals mailed to or received at any location other than the above address will not be accepted.
Proposals must be received at the above address no later than Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00
PM. No proposals will be accepted after this time and date. Pierce County reserves the right to
accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.
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Pierce County is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under
the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3
Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Pierce County also
abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title
1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as
amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural
Barriers Act of 1968. Pierce County 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.
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Pierce County Request for Proposals
Selections will be based on qualifications, timeframes, and monies, as they relate to the
following. However, your firm is encouraged to request the Statement of Qualifications
form and the RFP scoring criterion. Scoring of RFP's will be as follows: Poor (1 point), Fair
(2 points), Good (3 points), and Excellent (4 points).
QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME FRAMES:
1. Years in Business in Present Form.
2. Firm's History and Resource Capability to Perform Required Services.
3. Firm's knowledge of the community.
4. Titles, Names, and Addresses of all Officers.
5. List categories in which firm is legally qualified to do business. Include Licenses and
Registrations where applicable.
6. Does your firm carry errors and omissions insurance?
7. Will your firm be able to provide necessary documentation for the application, including
preliminary architectural reports, maps, and cost estimates as per CDBG, OneGeorgia, or
other Department of Community Affairs program application requirements if your firm is
selected as project architect?
8. Can your firm meet the draft preliminary architectural report (PAR) deadline of no later
than 30 days after selection as project architect?
9. Has your firm been involved in applying for funds through DCA's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program? If "YES", give specific projects, including
project name, location, owner, year, grant/total project amount, contact person(s), and
nature of firm's responsibility.
10. If your firm is selected for this project, and the grant is approved, what timeframe do you
feel you will need to have final plans and specifications ready for approval by any and
all applicable agencies? Please provide this information in months, such as 3 months after
Notice of Award of all grants, etc.
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11. List key personnel (with qualifications) likely to be involved on these projects and
explain their specific role in CDBG work.
12. List three (3) references for the Firm.
13. Are you a Section 3 Business Concern?
COST:
Please provide a specific cost estimate of what you will charge the County to provide
Architectural services for this project from start to final close-out, to include but not limited to
the following:
* Cost estimates
* Preparation of Plans and Specs and Final Design
* Surveying, for application purposes and for final project, if funded
* Bid Documents
* Assistance in Bid Opening
* Perform Bid Analysis
* Management of Contractor Performance, Inspections, Preparation of Change Orders, and
Approval of Contractor's Request for Payments
* Prepare and submit all required Reports and Documentation to DCA
1. If you are awarded the design, bid phase, and inspection for this project, what would your
fee be?
2. Does your firm charge for the preliminary architectural report (PAR)? If yes, what would
the charge be?
Please be sure to state all costs in your proposal.
If you have any questions pertaining to this RFP, please call Tonia Hendricks at (912) 285-6097,
or email trhendricks@sgrc.us.
cc: Pierce RFP File
SGRC Procurement File
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