What the buyer needs
AI summaryCrawford County seeks architectural services for the design and construction management of a new Youth Center. Funding is partially from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Interested firms must submit proposals to Greg Boike at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission by 5:00 PM on November 23, 2026. A Preliminary Architectural Report is due February 9, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated on project approach, quality, experience, capacity, and familiarity. Firms must detail personnel experience, cost schedules, and include a professional services contract. This is a Section 3 contract opportunity, encouraging participation from Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns. The project must also affirmatively further fair housing and ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Scope of work
- Preparation of preliminary architectural work and comprehensive architectural plans including cost estimates
- Preparation of final design, plans, and specifications
- Securing all necessary permits and clearances to comply with state and federal mandates
- Preparation of bid and contract documents, including advertising, bidding procedures, bidders conference, bid openings, and evaluations
- Post-award services including securing construction firm certifications, review of specifications, warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings
- Construction services including administration, periodic construction review at least once per week, review of payment requests, and change orders
- Construction close-out, final inspection, project certification, and CDBG progress update coordination
- Obtaining required Build America, Buy America (BABA) documentation during construction
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project approach | Not specified |
| Quality of work | Not specified |
| Experience | Not specified |
| Capacity to perform | Not specified |
| Mobility | Not specified |
| Project familiarity | Not specified |
| Past performance (timeliness, completing within budget, and other factors) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Broad experience providing architectural design and construction supervision
- Understanding of Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter
- Letterhead pages answering evaluation criteria questions
- Firm history and principal personnel resumes
- Key personnel names, professional experience, and CDBG-funded project experience
- Cost schedules for general services and additional services
- Fees for reimbursable expenses
- Professional services contract
- Proposed implementation plan with key timelines and milestones
- Written release authorizing all investigations necessary
- Section 3 solicitation package (if claiming Section 3 preference or for awards exceeding $100,000)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Instructions
- Submit to Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Attn: Greg Boike, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, Georgia 31206. Include at least one hard copy and one electronic copy on flash drive, CD, or via email to [email protected]. Zip files via email will be rejected. Proposals must be clearly labeled.