The City of Douglas is requesting qualifications and 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. The City is in dire need of adequate facilities to house an Early Head Start/Head Start Facility and is considering applying for federal and/or state funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Competition, 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. 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 2:00 p.m. March 2, 2022. No proposals will be accepted after this time and date. The City of Douglas reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. The City of Douglas 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. The City of Douglas 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. The City of Douglas 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. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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