This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Architectural Services for a master conditions assessment and plan for the Courthouse in Columbia County, Arkansas. The projects will be funded with federal funds from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Successful firms will be required to have an active Electronically. Additional requirements are as follows: A professional degree in architecture of State license to practice architecture, plus one of the following: (1) At least one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning, or closely related field; or (2) At least one year of full-time professional experience on historic preservation projects. Such graduate study or experience shall include detailed investigations of historic structures, preparation of historic structures research reports, and preparation of plans and specifications for preservation projects. A selection committee appointed by the County will conduct an evaluation of all proposals submitted in response to the RFQ. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Package list the requirements of the RFQ Package to be submitted to requesting parties. Instructions for Responding to the RFQ list evaluation criteria and instructions for responding to the RFQ. All responses not fully addressing each criterion will be considered non-responsive offers and will be eliminated from consideration as potential contractors. The RFQ Evaluation Package (Form 13) includes the Criteria for Procurement rating sheet as well as the Rating Guidelines, Rating Sheets, and the Procurement Summary Sheets and instructions needed to evaluate qualifications. The proposal receiving the highest total points in the proposal evaluation process will be offered the contract. The County will notify all unsuccessful offerors of the contract award once contract negotiations have been completed. The contract awarded will be a lump sum contract. Architect service contracts related to this project are subject to Federal restrictions and approval. Questions concerning the RFQ package may be addressed to Blake Harrell, SWAPDD, INC., P.O. Box 767, Magnolia, AR 71754-0767, blake.harrell@arkansas.gov (preferred), or by calling (870) 235-7516. Columbia County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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