What the buyer needs
AI summaryRockdale County seeks qualified general contractors for residential rehabilitation and repair services. The program aims to assist eligible homeowners with necessary housing repairs and improvements. Contractors must possess federal program experience, technical qualifications, and demonstrated residential rehabilitation experience. They also need a strong past performance record and adequate staffing capacity. Submissions are due by 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2026. Questions regarding the RFQ must be emailed by Thursday, December 3, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value, with past performance and quality evaluated equally with price. The contract term is one year with two additional one-year options.
Scope of work
- Establish a pre-qualified pool of residential rehabilitation general contractors
- Perform residential rehabilitation and repair services for owner-occupied homes
- Address substandard housing conditions, health and safety concerns, and structural deficiencies
- Perform accessibility improvements and building code compliance upgrades
- Conduct property site visits and prepare itemized bids for individual projects
- Obtain required building permits and comply with inspection requirements
- Comply with lead-based paint, environmental clearance, and Davis-Bacon labor standards
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Federal Program, CHIP, and Labor Standards Experience | 25% |
| Technical Qualifications and Licensing | 20% |
| Residential Rehabilitation Experience | Not specified |
| Past Performance and References | Not specified |
| Staffing and Project Capacity | Not specified |
| Insurance and Business Standing | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Current business license from home-based jurisdiction
- Current, valid Georgia General Contractor's License issued in bidder's name
- At least three (3) references from projects with similar experience
- Not in default on taxes, license fees, or monies due to Rockdale County
- Demonstrated experience performing residential construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) firm certification, where applicable
- Required lead-safe work practice training, where applicable
- Financial stability documentation (audited report or internal statement/bank letter)
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Form (Page 13)
- Proof of Business License
- Proof of Georgia General Contractor's License
- References (three references)
- Financial stability information
- Contractor Affidavit (Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Section 3 Self Certification and Action Plan
- Previous Section 3 Compliance Certification
- Assurance of Compliance Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy / USB Flash Drive
- Instructions
- Deliver sealed envelope with RFQ number and vendor name on the outside to Rockdale County Finance Department, Procurement Division, 981 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012. Include one (1) USB Flash Drive in Adobe PDF format; Proposal Form must be the first page.