JONES COUNTY, GEORGIA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
FOR PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED SERVICES

The Jones County Board of Commissioners is considering requesting funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Fiscal Year 2021 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).  Jones County is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from CONSULTANTS with a strong record or qualifications in the development, planning, and administration of the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).   Responding firms should be qualified to provide the above stated services for a period of 2 to 3 years.  

Jones County plans to contract with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing, and, if funded, for administration services, for a 2021 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant.  This 2021 procurement action may also lead to additional contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, design, administrative and other related services. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  

INTERESTED QUALIFIED FIRMS MAY SUBMIT QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES.

Criteria for evaluation includes:
1)	willingness to assist with the development of the project applications
2)	CHIP housing program grant experience, including references of successful completed CHIP programs.
3)	key personnel and CHIP qualifications
4)	capacity of organization
5)	current workload
6)	level of services proposed
7)	mobility and proximity to project
8)	cost to provide administrative services, if funded.

Proposers shall also cite examples of similar work in other communities, and include references from within those communities.

Jones County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.  Jones County is an equal opportunity employer.  Further in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  Jones County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the administration or operation of its programs.  This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. 

Jones County 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 HCD 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); and  the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. 

For consideration, interested firms must submit their proposals no later than December 4, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.  Proposals submitted after the above date may not be accepted.  Questions and proposals pertaining to this action shall be submitted to the following:

Jason Rizner, County Administrator
Jones County Board of Commissioners
166 Industrial Boulevard
Gray, Georgia 31032
478-986-6405
Jason.rizner@jonescountyga.org

PLEASE WRITE CHIP PROPOSAL STATEMENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ENVELOPE.