Public Notices

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and qualifications, and other official notices from SWGRC and communities throughout the region.

Public Hearings

A public hearing may be a formal meeting for receiving testimony from the public at large on a local issue, or proposed government action. Testimony from both sides of an issue is usually recorded for public record, and a report summarizing the key points is generated.

  • Public Notice (12/9/26)

    Southwest Georgia Regional Commission is applying for funding assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act pertaining to rural areas. 


    Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will offer general public transportation to all citizens of Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth Counties for any worthwhile purpose, including but not limited to shopping, medical treatment, social services, and other purposes.


    Southwest Georgia Regional Commission solicits private sector input and participation to assure that private for-profit transportation operators have a fair and timely opportunity to participate in the development of this program.   


    Southwest Georgia Regional Commission also solicits comments and concerns from the general population on local rural public transportation services.  


    Southwest Georgia Regional Commission also solicits comments and concerns from the elderly, low-income, and disabled population and their representatives to assure that issues relating to the disabled are addressed in the service design proposed during the planning process.  


    Interested persons are invited to request that a public hearing be held to discuss the services being offered or the development of the application. 


    Written comments, requests for public hearing and/or written notice of intent by private-for-profit transportation operators to provide or participate in any or all of the above services should be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication to: 


    Amanda Nava Estill, Director of Transportation

    PO Box 346  

    Camilla, GA 31730 

    229-522-3552

    anavaestill@swgrc.org


    If no response is received within the fifteen (15) days, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will proceed with the application to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

    Request For Proposals

    A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that solicits a proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset, to potential suppliers to submit business proposals.

    • (10-5-26) Engineering Grants Services - Attapulgus

      The City of Attapulgus is considering seeking funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to include regular round CDBG funds.  The City of Attapulgus is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from Engineers with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of CDBG projects, both in planning and design and project follow-thought.  The City of Attapulgus is considering the development of a project to make Water System Improvements.


      This 2027 procurement action may also lead to additional contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, design, and other related services.  If the grant was awarded, the selected Engineering firm would be guaranteed the contract for Engineering services.


      The information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:

      1. History of firm and resources
      2. CDBG/EIP/RDF experience, including other DCA grant programs
      3. Key personnel/qualifications
      4. Current workload
      5. Scope and level of service proposed
      6. Experience with similar projects and list of references 
      7. Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded.  The draft PER would be needed to the city no later than March 19, 2027.
      8. Errors and Omissions Insurance
      9. Statement of Qualifications Form
      10. Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)
      11. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, if available.

      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.


      City of Attapulgus 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 Housing and Community Development 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 Engineering Barriers Act of 1968 and the Build America Act (BABA). 


      Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal.  Proposals should be received no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026.  Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.  Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:


      Renee Boyett, City Clerk

      City of Attapulgus

      115 North Main Street

      Attapulgus, GA 39815

      (229) 465-3322

      cityofattapulgus@tds.net 

      Download RFQ

    Request For Qualifications

    A request for qualifications (RFQ) is a step sometimes used in the formal process of procuring a product or service, for example by a government agency. It is typically used as a screening step to establish a pool of vendors (businesses or individuals to provide a product or service) that are then qualified, and thus eligible to submit responses to a request for proposals (RFP).

      • City of Boston: Engineering Services

        The City of Boston is considering seeking funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to include regular round CDBG funds.  

        View / Download Full Proposal

      Advertisements For Bids

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