Request for Qualifications - Architectural Services for New Fire Station

The City of Madison, Georgia, is seeking qualified architectural firms through a formal RFQ process to design and oversee construction of a new fire station that will serve both full-time and volunteer firefighters, supporting modern emergency response needs and community growth. The project involves comprehensive architectural services, including site analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and resilience. The facility is expected to encompass approximately 12,000 to 16,000 square feet, featuring apparatus bays, offices, living quarters, and specialized spaces, with deliverables due within six months of contract award. The procurement aims to select a team with proven expertise in fire station projects, emphasizing experience, design approach, financial stability, and proposal clarity, with a weighted evaluation favoring technical qualifications over price. The solicitation, posted on October 30, 2025, sets a proposal deadline of December 5, 2025, and includes detailed submission instructions requiring separate sealed envelopes for qualifications and pricing, along with multiple mandatory certifications and affidavits. Key contractual requirements include compliance with Georgia state laws such as the E-Verify program, non-collusion, debarment, and insurance provisions, including performance and payment bonds. The contract will be administered by the City of Madison, with final acceptance resting with city officials, and will involve adherence to applicable building codes and standards, though specific FAR clauses are not referenced. The RFQ also specifies the need for comprehensive documentation, including corporate certificates, W-9 forms, insurance certificates, and certifications regarding legal and immigration compliance. The process emphasizes transparency, with a focus on technical merit, experience, and design approach, supported by thorough submission of qualifications, past project references, and detailed pricing proposals to be reviewed in a competitive, best-value framework.