REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: CDBG-RDF

The City of Sparks is requesting proposals from Architectural Firms for pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects, including planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, construction oversight, closeout, and required BABA documentation. Projects may be funded through Georgia DCA programs including CDBG, EIP, RDF, and/or ITAD.

Interested firms should contact Lindsay Ray, Southern Georgia Regional Commission, (229) 333-5277, for the Statement of Qualifications, Section 3 Forms (only if claiming Section 3 status), and scoring criteria.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m., September 21, 2026, at: City of Sparks, ATTN: Miriam Jones, City Clerk, 115 E. Colquitt St., Sparks, GA 31647, (229) 549-8211. Late proposals or proposals received elsewhere will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any/all proposals and waive informalities.

The City of Sparks is committed to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. This contract opportunity is a Section 3 Covered Contract. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. The City of Sparks also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; and the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). The City of Sparks is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. SUMMARY ONLY-FULL RFP IN ATTACHMENTS.

City of Sparks- Architect Statement of Qualifications
Page 1 of 4
Architectural Statement of Qualifications

NAME OF FIRM:
ADDRESS:

1. Years in Business in Present Form:
2. Firm’s History and Resource Capability to Perform Required Services:
3. Firm’s Knowledge of the Community:
4. Titles, Names, and Addresses of all Officers:
5. List categories in which firm is legally qualified to do business. Include Licenses
   and Registrations where applicable.
6. Does your firm carry Errors and Omissions Insurance? YES ______ NO ______

City of Sparks- Architect Statement of Qualifications
Page 2 of 4
7. Will your firm be able to provide necessary documentation for the application,
including preliminary architectural reports, maps, and cost estimates as per CDBG
application requirements if your firm is selected as project architect?
YES _____ NO _____
8. Can your firm meet the draft PAR deadline of no later than 30 days after selection
as project architect? YES _____ NO _____
9. If you are awarded the design, bid phase, and inspection for this project, what
would your fee be?
10. Does your firm charge for the preliminary architectural report (PAR)?
YES _____ NO _____
If yes, what would the charge be? $______________
11. Has your firm been involved in applying for funds through DCA’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program? YES _____ NO _____
If “YES”, give specific projects, including project name, location, owner, year,
grant/total project amount, contact person(s), and nature of firm’s responsibility.

City of Sparks- Architect Statement of Qualifications
Page 3 of 4
12.