Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Winder, Georgia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Plans are to contract, within a year from the date of this notice, a reputable Engineering Firm for Preliminary Report, Design and Construction Administration services for Federally Funded Projects that will correct stormwater issues in an area that includes Stephens Street, Park Avenue, E New Street, Capitol Avenue, E Kimball Street, and Georgia Avenue to prevent flooding and improve water and sewer utilities. The project will also involve the installation of new sidewalks, and development of a multifunctional detention area/park space. This procurement could include Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in compliance with CFR 200 for Procurement. This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), design and construction administration services, for State and federally funded projects. This is not a request for retainer services. Immediate plans call for services to assist the City with the Preliminary Engineering Report, Design Services and Construction Administration Services for a CDBG Project related to storm water improvements and may also include related water and sewer realignments, installation of new sidewalks, and development of a multi-functional detention area/park space. Submitting firms will be reconsidered, on a project by project basis, should future federally funded opportunities arise in the next 12- month period. The immediate project is subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications, and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and qualifications packages (4 copies) should be submitted to the name and address listed below: Stuart Swinea, Project Specialist Northeast Georgia Regional Commission 305 Research Drive Athens, GA 30605 Phone: 706-369-5650 Email: sswinea@negrc.org Fax: 706-583-2701 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.