RFQ D/B - Architectural and/or Design-Build Services - New Construction of Single-Family Housing

The Winder Housing Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFQ) to architecture and/or design-build firms experienced in the development of architecture plans, construction documents, bid documents, and construction management for new construction of single-family housing. The Winder Housing Authority Construction Project includes the construction of between five and eight single-family units that will be sold to low- and moderate-income home buyers. These single-family housing units will either be configured as townhomes or as a pocket neighborhood of small single-family cottages. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed to provide these services and experienced in the preparation of plans for federally funded projects. Services provided will include preparation of a Preliminary Architectural Report and further design services if a Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant, or other Federal or State funding, is awarded. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. The Winder Housing Authority also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Questions, should be submitted to the name and address listed below: Phillip Jones Community Planner Northeast Georgia Regional Commission 305 Research Drive Athens, GA 30605-2795 (706) 369-5650 pjones@negrc.org Qualifications received after the above date and time may not be considered. The Winder Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submissions and to waive informalities in the proposal process.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Carpeting, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.