Description
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) is seeking firms to provide building commissioning services for a new regulatory laboratory in Forest Park, Georgia. The project involves a 2-story building with approximately 45,300 gross square feet, including various site improvements. The selected firm will be responsible for ensuring that all systems, including the building envelope, are complete and function properly. The firm will also provide documentation and training to facility staff. The project has a preliminary stated cost limitation of $34,000,000 and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2028.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Proper support for each lab program for the next 30-50 years
• Adequate space for the current specific needs of each lab section
• Flexibility to grow as programmatic needs change over time
• Security for all testing areas and samples
• Proper space for specialty testing
The selected firm will be required to use the Owner's free Project Management Program, E-Builder, for contract administration processes.
The firm must have current Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and professional liability coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The evaluation criteria for the selection of the Commissioning Agent include stability, experience and qualifications, and suitability.
The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts, and the Owner desires to incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008.