Description
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Georgia Department of Corrections, is seeking qualified architectural and design firms to provide full‑service design professional services for a new 25‑million‑dollar Transitional Center in Warner Robins, GA. The project will serve individuals nearing release from incarceration and must incorporate secure residential, educational, counseling, and support spaces while emphasizing durability, accessibility, energy efficiency, and future expandability. The design phase is expected to last approximately 11 months, after which a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk will oversee a 12‑month construction period. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications by early November, attend a mandatory site visit in early December, and may be invited to interview later that month.
• Project type: New correctional‑facility design (Transitional Center)
• Scope: Architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire‑protection, and interior design services; sustainable design compliance (Georgia Peach certification)
• Budget: Construction cost ≈ $25 M; design services fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost
• Schedule: RFQ issued Oct 6 2026 → Questions due Oct 22 2026 → SOQ due Nov 6 2026 → Site visit Dec 1 2026 (mandatory) → Interviews Dec 4‑9 2026 → Contract award TBD
• Required deliverables: Certification, contractor affidavit, disclosure statement, and full design team qualifications
• Evaluation criteria: Firm stability (25 %), project experience & team (45 %), approach & suitability (30 %)