CITY OF LYONS Request for Qualifications Architectural Services Hurricane Helene

The City of Lyons, Georgia, is soliciting qualifications from architectural firms to provide design and construction oversight for an event center as part of recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The project requires strict adherence to federal and state guidelines, specifically the FEMA PA Program and Policy Guide FP 104-009-02. Interested firms must submit their responses electronically via the DFS Procurement Portal by October 28, 2026. The selection process is based on a 100-point scale, evaluating professional staff capability and rates (34 points), previous experience with similar building projects (33 points), and provided references (33 points). Applicants must submit a technical qualification package, a list of subcontractors, and a set of references. Mandatory documentation includes a position and rate form for key roles such as Principals, Senior Architects, and Project Managers, as well as certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and a drug-free workplace. Additionally, firms must agree to affirmative action steps under 2 CFR 200.321 to ensure the inclusion of small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises. The City of Lyons retains final authority over the acceptance of proposals and the issuance of the award.