REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	May 28, 2026
Due:	Jun 30, 2026
Agency:	City of Ringgold
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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CITY OF RINGGOLD, GEORGIA

RINGGOLD MAYOR AND COUNCIL

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Date of RFQ Released – April 28, 2026

General

The City of Ringgold is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Architectural Firms with a strong

record in successfully assisting local governments with architectural services for Federally Assisted

Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR),

design, construction administration, and related services for a Downtown Streetscape project and

Commercial and Residential building projects utilizing federal funds.

Scope of Work

Plans are to contract, within a year from the date of this notice, a reputable Architect for a Preliminary

Report, Design, and Construction Administration services for a Federally Funded Projects related to tourism

and economic development. Current needs include preparation of a preliminary architectural report for a

grant application for Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and/or U.S. Economic Development

Administration (EDA) funding related to development of a Downtown Streetscape Project and other site

improvements along with Commercial and Residential building projects. The proposed projects will make

improvements to city or DDA-owned parcels in the city limits of Ringgold, Georgia. Designs should

incorporate significant placemaking enhancements to the site and adhere to commercial and residential

building code. If awarded, the selected firm would be expected to provide architectural services including

design, construction administration, and related services involved with a Federally Funded Project. This

procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for planning,

administrative and other related services.

Architectural services shall include, but are not limited to, standard tasks necessary for the implementation

of the project in conformance with the ARC and EDA grant program. Immediate needs include:

1. Preparing and approval of the Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) prior to the submission of

the grant applications (the PAR must meet the standards established by the Georgia Department of

Community Affairs (DCA) for the ARC program and standards established for a PER(Professional

Engineering Report) by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).)

2. Preparing Environmental Review documentation for the EDA grant program, including completion

of the Environmental Review Form to be submitted to the Georgia Historic Preservation Division.

Upon the approval of the application for grant assistance, the following scope of work is required:

1. Preparing the final design and construction bid package in conformance with applicable regulations

and requirements

2. Supervising the construction bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing

the advertisements for bid solicitations, conducting pre-bid meeting, conducting bid opening, and

issuing the notice to proceed

3. Conducting the pre-construction conference

Surveying, field staking, on-site construction observation and inspection consistent with standard

architectural practice, and preparing inspection reports

4. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment, change orders, and submitting

approved requests to the governing body

5. Ensuring all labor laws are followed by Contractors as required for Federally Assisted Projects

6. Providing reproducible plan drawings to the City of Ringgold upon project completion

7. Conducting final inspection and testing

8. Submitting certified “as-built” drawings to appropriate authorities

PROPOSAL FORMAT

All proposing firms shall submit an original + digital PDF (USB) of their qualifications that include the

following information and documents in this order:

Cover

Table of Contents

Qualifications

• A brief history and overview of the firm and its general areas of practice. If a firm has multiple

office locations, please identify the office location from which this project will be undertaken.

Please include the number of years the company has been in existence, and the firm’s specific

experience with Federally Assisted Projects. During the scoring process, the City of Ringgold will

weigh experience with the ARC, CDBG, and EDA programs heavily.

• Firm’s experience with Downtown Streetscape projects or similar design and list of references

(including at least two references from counties or cities that the firm has recently assisted). List

contact names and contact information for each reference.

• Firm’s experience with Commercial Building Rehabilitation/Remodel projects or similar design

and list of references (including at least two references from counties or cities that the firm has

recently assisted). List contact names and contact information for each reference.

• Firm’s experience with New Residential Building or similar design and list of references (including

at least two references from counties or cities that the firm has recently assisted). List contact

names and contact information for each reference

• Resumés of key personnel that will be working on projects for the City of Ringgold, if selected,

including their architect qualifications and relevant experience working on state and federally

funded projects.

• Listing of consultant team members that are not part of the company that will be a part of this

project (if any) and their relevant experience.

Scope and Methodology

• Scope and level of service proposed.

• Timeline for completion of the PAR and, if awarded funding, general timeline for the design phase

of the project.

• Methodology and approach for design and construction administration.

• Organizational chart which identifies the project manager, Key Team Leaders, support personnel,

and reporting structure.

Ability to Complete the Project

• Statement of current workload and availability for this project.

• Statement of the company’s financial strength to perform the project. (Please provide suitable

documentation to establish financial stability. Acceptable documentation includes audited or

reviewed financial statements, partnership or corporation tax returns, bank or financial institution

commitments, or other verifiable information demonstrating financial stability.)

• Statement concerning any previous projects that the firm was unable to complete, unable to

complete in a timely manner, or unable to complete as budgeted in the last ten years.

• Statement of any previous, existing, or pending litigation of the company.

Fees

Fees are reviewed for reasonableness, not scored competitively, consistent with qualifications-based

selection (QBS), especially for federally assisted projects.

• Fee (if any) associated with the Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) for the application.

• Rate Schedule for Design and Construction Administration Services should the City be awarded

the grant. Rate schedule must be appropriate for ARC projects and EDA projects.

• Other information regarding firms approach to establishing project cost.

Additional

• Proof that the firm is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia. Firm MUST have all the

necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia as issued by the

respective State Boards and Government Agencies responsible for regulating and licensing the

services to be provided and performed.

• In an Appendix, please provide any other pertinent information you believe will assist the City in

assessing the capability of your firm to undertake the project (i.e. letters of recommendation,

certifications or awards, etc.).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The City of Ringgold shall at its sole discretion select the most qualified firm(s) for each project, based on

the best value evaluation of the following criteria:

• Relevance and amount of previous experience providing architectural services for similar projects

(including experience working with local, state, and federal agencies in Georgia) – (30%)

• Relevance and amount of previous experience with Federally Assisted Projects (extra consideration

will be given for experience with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and/or Community

Development Block Grants (CDBG) in the state of Georgia) – (25%)

• Scope and level of services; including construction administration (extra consideration will be

given for firms that can complete the PAR and design in a timely manner) – (25%)

• Approach for design – (10%)

• Other elements requested this solicitation (including demonstrated capacity to complete

assignments in a timely manner and manage complex projects; cost effectiveness of proposed

remuneration schedule; ect.) – (10%)

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

There are no expressed or implied obligations for the City of Ringgold to reimburse responding companies

for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this RFQ.

The City reserves the right to request clarifications regarding information submitted as well as request

additional information from one or more company’s submitting qualifications.

By submitting qualifications, a company certifies that it has fully read and understands this RFQ and has

full knowledge of the nature, scope, quantity, and quality of the work to be performed; the detailed

requirements of the services to be provided and the conditions under which the services are to be performed.

Failure to do so will not relieve the successful proposing company of its obligation to enter into a contract

and to completely perform the contract in strict accordance with this RFQ.

Any proposal submitted shall constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of 120 calendar days.

Ownership of all data, materials, and documentation prepared for and submitted in response to this RFQ

shall belong exclusively to the City of Ringgold and will be considered a public record and subject to public

inspection in accordance with the Georgia Open Record Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 et. seq. unless otherwise

provided by law.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

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