Renovation of a clubhouse / community center in Manchester, Georgia. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a clubhouse / community center.

The scope is to provide Architectural Design and Engineering Services for a historic building, a total of 13,400 square feet, at 103 2nd Ave., Manchester, GA, 31816. The City of Manchester seeks to revitalize the Manchester Community Building, which was built in 1935 with Work Progress Administration funds. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic nature must be respected while adapting the building to meet current needs for education and workforce development, public event space, and tourism. This project will serve citizens in Manchester and the surrounding communities. Manchester is the largest city in Meriwether County, and a portion of the city is in Talbot County. The City of Manchester seeks to revitalize and adapt the building. The Conceptual Design should address plans to: o Correct structural deficiencies caused by inadequate construction in 1935 and inadequate repairs following the 1950 fire. o Retrofit the basement with modern classrooms. o Wire the building with high-speed internet access. o Enhance the upstairs gymnasium and stage with up-to-date technology, a small catering kitchen, storage space, and ADA-accessible seating. This RFP is NOT a request for permit or construction documents. It is a request for conceptual architectural design and schematic design documentations, conceptual engineering narratives, and a construction cost estimate. The Applicant will provide: o Conceptual floor plan with 3D axons, demo plans, floor plans, building sections, a preliminary site plan, exterior elevations and interior 3D views. o Provision of an architectural design report and schematic design drawings for pricing. o Structural Engineering and MEP Engineering narratives. o Preliminary construction cost estimate. o Preparation of the SCRC Grant application The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities and informalities, and to make an award in the best interest of the City Virtual site walk please RSVP with Mark Pullium, manager@manchester-ga.gov October 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions: October 29, 2023