The City of Hartwell, Georgia has received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Georgias Community HOME Investment Partnership (CHIP) Program to perform single-family, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and reconstruction services to homes in the Rome and Richardson Neighborhood of Hartwell (hereinafter referred to as Housing Program). The city invites qualified firms to submit a statement of qualifications from general contractors to perform housing renovation, rehabilitation, new construction and/or clearance and demolition activities for single-family, owner-occupied homes. Responding firms/individuals should be technically qualified to provide these services for local, state and federally funded projects. The intent of this solicitation is to develop a pool with approximately 8-10 qualified General Contractors (GCs) to perform owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and reconstruction activities, which will include project that bring residences into Building Code compliance and provide decent, safe and sanitary living environments. The City will request bids from the pool of pre-qualified GCs for each project and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each project. Communication concerning this solicitation must take place in writing. Any questions must be addressed via email to Laurin Yoder, lyoder@gmrc.ga.gov. Questions and requests for clarification must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024 The initial period of the qualified contractor pool shall be in effect from the date of establishment of the list by the City of Hartwell and shall terminate no less than five (5) years from this date. The City reserves the right to exercise the option to renew annually (subject to the appropriation of funds), not to exceed a maximum of one (1) one (1) year renewal. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the city and the contractor(s). Notice of intent to renew will be given to the contractor in writing by the City Manager ninety (90) days prior to the contract expiration date. Contract renewal shall be based on satisfactory performance; mutual acceptance; and determination that the contract is in the best interest of the city.