The City of Funston is considering seeking funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Fiscal Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to include regular round CDBG funds. The City is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from Engineers with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of CDBG projects, both in planning and design and project follow through. The City is considering the development of a project to make Streets and Storm Drainage Improvements. This 2022 procurement action may also lead to additional contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, design and other related services. If the grant was awarded, the selected Engineering firm would be guaranteed the contract for Engineering services. Some of the evaluation factors to be considered when selecting a firm are:1. Qualifications and experience with regard to skills to be used on CDBG projects, including training, background, and list of current and past projects. Please include references, with contact numbers.2. Fees associated with grant application development and administration.3. Familiarity with the project and the community. 4. Scope and level of service provided, if selected. 5. Adherence to Section 3 compliance: City of Funston is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1986. Deadline for grant submission is June 3, 2022. Engineering report will be due to the City on May 16, 2022 Proposals will be evaluated by the City of Funston who will score the proposals on the evaluation factors listed. The City of Funston reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Further in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the City does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the administration or operation of its programs. All contracts are 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 of Funston 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 HCD Act of 1974, Title 1: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Engineering Barriers Act of 1968. For further information, interested firms should contact Liz Chapman at (229) 941-2770 or visit the City Hall at 115 West Mulberry Street, Funston, GA 31753, between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY, except holidays The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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