Description
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Georgia Department of Corrections, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide full‑service design professional services for the conversion of an existing 30,900 sf industrial building in Savannah into a medium‑security Transitional Center for approximately 150 residents. The scope includes architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, security, and sustainable design, with a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk delivery method and a projected design phase of about eight months. The project budget is roughly $25 million, and firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications by October 26, 2026, followed by interviews and a mandatory site visit for finalists.
• Design of modular residential cells, dayrooms, classrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and support spaces
• Structural modifications and slab reinforcement as required
• Full MEP, fire‑protection, and security system design
• Sustainable design compliance (Georgia Peach certification)
• Coordination with CM/GC and commissioning agent
• Estimated design‑service duration: 8 months; construction duration: 11 months
• Minimum qualifications: Georgia registration, no debarment, appropriate licenses
• Submission via Egnyte FTP; questions due Oct 6, 2026; site visit Nov 9, 2026 (mandatory)