What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Newnan seeks qualified architectural, structural engineering, and land surveying firms. The goal is to establish a pre-qualified pool for housing rehabilitation and new home construction projects. Firms must hold current Georgia professional licenses and not be debarred or suspended. Applicants need a business license, active insurance, and demonstrated financial stability. Submittals require a cover letter, firm history, and details on experience, licenses, and insurance. Key personnel resumes and financial references are also needed. Responses will be evaluated on experience, ability to perform, past HUD program experience, financial stability, and insurance. The RFQ is open-ended for acceptance.
Scope of work
- Develop schematic designs, design development drawings, and construction documents for new residential construction and rehabilitation.
- Ensure designs meet building codes, zoning ordinances, ADA compliance, and historic compatibility.
- Provide cost estimates, material specifications, and assist in permitting and contractor coordination.
- Conduct site visits and provide construction phase support, including submittal review and final inspections.
- Perform structural assessments of existing homes and design structural systems for new residential construction.
- Prepare structural calculations, stamped drawings, and support construction oversight.
- Conduct boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys on City-owned parcels.
- Provide plats, house location plans, legal descriptions, GIS-compatible files, and subdivision platting.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience in residential property design, surveying, structural engineering | 0-10 points |
| Ability to perform on a timely basis. | 0-10 points |
| Past experience with HUD related Programs | 0-5 points |
| Financial stability and appropriate Insurance | 0-10 points |
| Other attributes were deemed appropriate | 0-5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Hold a current professional license in the State of Georgia for the proposed discipline.
- Not be debarred or suspended from conducting business with Georgia or any federal entity.
- Possess a current business license or Occupational Tax Certificate.
- Maintain active workers compensation, general liability, and professional liability insurance.
- Demonstrate sufficient financial stability to undertake services and absorb costs until reimbursement.
- Provide resumes of key personnel with professional registrations and years of relevant experience.
- Have the capacity to begin work immediately upon contract award.
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Name and contact information of submitting organization
- Copies of all licenses and certificates of insurance
- Detailed description of experience in residential design, surveying, and engineering
- Firm description including numbers of professional and support staff
- Three references with contact information (at least one banking reference)
- Disclosure of business or familial relationships with HAN, NURA, or City of Newnan
- Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) and E-Verify
- Conflict of Interest Statement and Officer's Oath
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy and digital copy delivery
- Instructions
- Deliver one original, 5 hardcopies, and one digital copy to City of Newnan, Attn: Chalk Level Area Housing Rehabilitation Program (Andrew Moody), 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan, GA 30263.