REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - CDBG

Turner County is requesting qualifications & proposals from Architectural Firms to provide pre-and post-award services for community and economic development projects.Services include preparing preliminary architectural reports,planning,design,cost estimating,bidding,contracting,construction oversight,quality control,and project closeout.All contracts must include full compliance with Build America Buy America(BABA), including collecting and maintaining manufacturer certifications throughout construction and transferring documentation to the grant recipient.The architect must certify compliance at project closeout.Turner County is pursuing Public Infrastructure Improvements such as water,sewer,paving,and drainage,and may apply for funding through the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Annual Competition or Employee Incentive Program(EIP) programs administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs(DCA).Architect selection will be based on qualifications related to community and economic development needs, and all contracts are subject to Federal and State requirements prescribed by DCA. Selection may also qualify the firm for additional projects within the grant period. Firms wishing to submit proposals should contact Lindsay Ray at SGRC,1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601,(229) 333-5277, to request required forms.Proposals must be mailed to: Turner County Board of Commissioners, ATTN: Latrice Wilson,County Clerk,208 E College Avenue,Ashburn,GA 31714.Proposals received elsewhere or after 2:00 p.m., December 22, 2025,will not be accepted. Turner County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to waive informalities. This project is a Section 3 Covered Contract, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Turner Co. is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing.This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968