REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
2026-2029
GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
Solicitation No: 2026-04-6110
Qualifications Opening Date: July 27, 2026
Qualifications Opening Time: 2:00 pm CST
KEY REMINDERS TO PROSPECTIVE SUBMITTERS
• Read the solicitation in its entirety.
• Contact the designated purchasing official only.
• Take advantage of the question-and-answer period.
• Attend the mandatory preproposal conference.
• Provide complete answers and descriptions.
• Review the RFQ and your qualifications submittal before submitting.
• Submit your qualifications submittal on time, before the deadline.
• Sign (by authorized signatory) in designated place on Attachment B Qualifications Form.
• Retain a copy of your completed submittal packet for your files.
2026-2029
GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Background……………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1.1.1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………………... 1
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives………………………………………………………………………….. 1
1.2 Definitions……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.3 Schedule of Events…………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.4 Qualifications Submittal………………………………………………………………………. 2
1.4.1 RFQ Announcement…………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.5 Qualifications Response Format……………………………………………………………. 4
1.5.1 Number of Response Copies………………………………………………………………… 7
1.5.2 Legibility / Clarity………………………………………………………………………………. 7
1.6 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, and Proprietary Information………………. 7
1.7 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal………………………………………………… 9
1.7.1 Proposer Inquiry Periods……………………………………………………………………... 9
1.8 Errors and Omissions in Proposal………………………………………………………….. 10
1.9 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals……………………………………………………………. 10
1.10 Withdrawal of Proposal……………………………………………………………………….. 10
1.11 Material in the RFQ…………………………………………………………...………………... 11
1.12 Waiver of Administrative Informalities……………………………………………………... 11
1.13 Proposal Rejection…………………………………………………………………………...... 11
1.14 Ownership of Proposal………………………………………………………………………... 11
1.15 Cost of Offer Preparation……………………………………………………………………... 11
1.16 Nonnegotiable Contract Terms……………………………………………………………… 11
1.17 Taxes……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
1.18 Proposal Validity……………………………………………………………………………….. 12
1.19 Prime Contractor Responsibilities………………………………………………………….. 12
1.19.1 Corporation Requirements…………………………………………………………………… 12
1.20 Use of Subcontractors………………………………………………………………………… 12
1.21 Written of Oral Discussions/Presentations……………………………………………….. 13
1.22 Acceptance of Proposal Content……………………………………………………………. 13
1.23 Evaluation and Selection……………………………………………………………………… 13
1.24 Contract Negotiations…………………………………………………………………………. 13
1,.25 Contract Award and Execution…………………………………………………………..….. 13
1.26 Notice of Intent to Award……………………………………………………………………… 14
1.27 Debriefings………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
1.28 Insurance Requirement……………………………………………………………………….. 14
1.29 Subcontractor Insurance……………………………………………………………………… 14
2026-2029
GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.30
Contract Provisions……………………………………………………………………….. 15
1.30.1 Indemnification…………………………………………………………………………….. 15
1.30.2 Payment for Services………………………………………………….………………….. 15
1.30.3 Termination of this Contract for Cause………………………………………………... 15
1.30.4 Termination of this Contract for Convenience……………………………………….. 16
1.30.5 Termination for Lack of Appropriated Funds………………………………………… 16
1.30.6 Assignment………………………………………………………………….…………….... 17
1.30.7 No Guarantee of Quantities……………………………………………..……………….. 17
1.30.8 Audit of Records…………………………………………………………………………… 17
1.30.9 Civil Rights Compliance………………………………………………………………….. 17
1.30.10 Record Retention…………………………………………………..…………………….… 18
1.30.11 Record Ownership…………………………………………………………………………. 18
1.30.12 Content of Contract / Order of Precedence…………………………………………… 18
1.30.13 Contract Changes……………………………………………………………………….…. 18
1.30.14 End of Contract Transition…………………………………………………………….…. 18
1.30.15 Substitution of Personnel………………………………………………………………... 19
1.31
Location…………………………………………………………………………………….... 19
1.32
Governing Law……………………………………………………………………………… 19
1.33
Claims or Controversies………………………………………………………………….. 19
1.34
Submitter’s Certification of OMB A-133 Compliance………………………………... 20
PART II EVALUATION
2.1`
Threshold Evaluation……………………………………………………………………… 21
2.2
Qualifications Evaluation…………………………………………………………………. 21
2.3
Program Specific Qualifications Evaluation………………………………………….. 22
PART III CONTRACTOR FORM / SCOPE OF SERVICES
ATTACHMENT A – CONTRACTOR FORM……………………………………………………………….. 23
ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF SERVICES………………………………………………………………. 24
Home Renovation Program…………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Commercial Corridor Façade Improvement Program……………………………………………… 25
New Construction………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
ATTACHMENT B – QUALIFICATIONS FORM……………………………………………………………. 28
PART IV OTHER DOCUMENTATION
ATTACHMENT C – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………….. 30
ATTACHMENT D – SAMPLE CONTRACT………………………………………………………………... 31
ATTACHMENT E – STANDARD FEDERAL AWARD CONTRACTOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS... 36
ATTACHMENT F – COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS……………... 43
ATTACHMENT G - FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE………………………………………………...……… 54
ATTACHMENT H - H2B WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………... 55
ATTACHMENT I - 2 CFR Requirement Small Minority and Women’s Businesses……………….. 56
ATTACHMENT J - PROPOSER’S ORGANICATION…………………………………………………….. 57
ATTACHMENT K - CORPORATE RESOLUTION………………………………………………………… 58
ATTACHMENT L – AFFFIDAVIT……………………………………………………………………………. 59
ATTACHMENT M - SEDB FORMS AND PROCEDURES……………………………………..………… 60
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
for
2026-2029 GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL
1.1. Background
The intent of the 2026-2029 GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is to pre-qualify
residential and commercial contractors to bid on construction projects which are administered
through the Mayor’s Office of Community Development.
These projects are funded through Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME, CDBG-DR,
CDBG programs, the general fund, and other potential funding sources for community development
purposes. All work will be performed in East Baton Rouge Parish, with an emphasis on low-to-
moderate income areas (EBR LMI Map).
The purpose of this notice is to solicit qualifications from general contractors with residential and
commercial licenses for home renovation, commercial façade improvement, and new development
projects. EBR Parish seeks to select a minimum of 15 qualified contractors to participate in this pool;
however, based on the number of qualified responses, this number may increase or decrease.
Contractors may be assigned work based on capability, availability, reasonable costs, contractor
service area, and staff expertise.
1.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain qualifications as allowed by City of
Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge governing statutes, ordinances, resolutions and policies
from bona fide, qualified Submitters who are interested in providing services for the 2026-2029
GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS.
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives
The City-Parish seeks to identify qualified contractors with demonstrated experience, skills, and
capacity to deliver high-quality construction services in a timely and HUD-compliant manner. The
selected contractors will support the implementation of programs designed to improve housing
quality, enhance neighborhood conditions, and promote safe and sustainable development within
the community.
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