Description
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Technical College System of Georgia, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide design professional services for the renovation of the Manufacturing & Diesel Lab at Chattahoochee Technical College in Acworth, GA. The project involves approximately 1,866 sq ft of new space and 28,300 sq ft of renovation to existing labs, with a construction budget of roughly $24.4 million. The procurement follows a two‑step RFQ process: submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) followed by interviews and a mandatory pre‑proposal site visit for finalists. The design phase is expected to start in October 2026 with construction documents completed by Q3 2027.
• Scope: Architectural, engineering, and commissioning design services for a 32,623 sq ft building (Building C) renovation.
• Deliverables: Construction documents, sustainable design integration (Georgia Peach certification), commissioning plans.
• Schedule: Questions due Sept 1 2026; SOQ due Sept 10 2026; finalist site visit Sept 24 2026; interviews Oct 1 2026; design services start Oct 2026.
• Budget: Construction cost $24.4 M; design fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost.
• Evaluation: Stability (25 %), Project experience (45 %), Approach & suitability (30 %).
• Mandatory site visit for finalists; attendance required.
• Required submissions: SOQ in PDF via Egnyte, certification forms, contractor affidavit, disclosure statement (max 50 pages).