Architectural Services For Municipal Court Concept Plan

The City of Douglasville is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to develop a comprehensive Concept Plan for a new Municipal Court Facility, to be situated on the existing parking lot at the Public Safety Headquarters. The project aims to address space constraints and operational inefficiencies of the current courtroom, with scope including site evaluation, conceptual layout design featuring secure and separate entrances, courtrooms, offices, public areas, security enhancements, parking assessment, integration with existing facilities, future expansion planning, and preliminary cost estimates. The solicitation emphasizes experience, understanding of project goals, proposal quality, approach, timeline, and cost-effectiveness as key evaluation criteria. The procurement process is scheduled to open with the RFP issued on September 15, 2025, with proposals due by October 31, 2025, and a project launch anticipated in December 2025. The contract is governed primarily by Georgia state laws and regulations, notably compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, requiring contractors to certify employee counts and execute affidavits confirming lawful employment verification via the EEV/Basic Pilot Program. No specific FAR clauses or federal acquisition provisions are referenced; instead, the contract mandates adherence to state statutes, including affidavits and certification forms related to immigration and legal compliance. The procurement process involves a points-based evaluation with specific weights assigned to experience, understanding of project goals, approach, cost, and proposal clarity, culminating in interviews with the top-ranked firms for final selection. The process emphasizes transparency, with communication restricted to designated channels, and proposals must include detailed fee structures, staffing plans, references, and certifications. The project’s performance scope includes delivering conceptual renderings, drawings, and a final report, with no explicit mention of inspection, acceptance procedures, or packaging requirements beyond electronic submission protocols. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance, experience, and a structured evaluation process to ensure the successful development of a functional and secure municipal court facility aligned with the City’s operational needs.