This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Augusta, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City ofAugusta-Richmond CountyHousing and Community Development Department (HCD) is seeking Statements ofQualifications (SOQs) from vendors interested in providing services under the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program. This program, funded by the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to mitigate health and safety hazards in residential properties, particularly in low-income households. The program focuses on addressing issues such as lead-based paint, mold, radon, and other environmental health hazards in homes located within the city limits ofAugusta, with a priority on the Laney Walker Bethlehem neighborhoods. Augusta, Georgia seeks to secure contracts with firms who are certified with the State ofGeorgia as General Contractors &/or Georgia Specialty Certification to perform rehabilitation work for 90 homes as described by the Healthy Homes Production Grant. 1. Georgia Specialty Contractor certification a. Minor rehabilitation work with the ability to pull permit. 2. General Contractors certification Please provide the following information: 1. Years of experience and detailed qualifications in performing the range ofservices on various property, please include team's resumes ofkey personnel. Please provide the number of full-time and part-time employees. Respondents should provide narrative examples ofthree (3) projects that are similar in nature to projects described in the RFP. 2. Ifyou engage independent contractors, how many do you intend to hire Do you intend to cover them with workers compensation (All independent contractors will be required to have worker's compensation coverage and appropriate licenses, which will be the responsibility ofthe respondent). 3. Capacity to complete the testing ofmultiple structures within a short period oftime. Please provide the number ofproperties your company has serviced in the past year. Please also provide a timeline including approximately how long it takes to complete testing, how long does it take for results to be received from lab, the length oftime to generate a report. 4. Respondents should state whether they are an MBE/WBE or Section 3 business enterprise. Ifso, please provide a copy of a current MBE/WBE certification letter. Special Note: All qualified approved contractors are required to complete the Augusta Georgia Vendor packet. 1. The HCD shall not assume responsibility or liability for expenses incurred by a respondent, ofprospective respondent, in connection with the preparation ofdelivery of a response, a finalist Interview, of any other action related to selection process for this RFQ. 2. The HCD reserves the right to reject any and all responses. 3. All rights, titles to, and ownership ofthe data, materials, and documentation resulting from the contract will remain with the HCD. 4. Contractors and/or Firm must comply with any and all applicable laws, statutes ordinance, rules, regulations, and/or requirements ofFederal, State, and local governments and agencies which relate to, or in any manner affect, the performance ofthis agreement. 5. By submitting a response to the RFQ, each respondent waives all fights to protest, or seek remedies whatsoever regarding any aspect ofthis RFQ, the selection of a respondent Of respondents with whom to negotiate, the rejection of any or all offers to negotiate, or a decision to terminate negotiations.