Description
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Technical College System of Georgia, is seeking qualified architectural and design firms to provide professional design services for the Savannah Technical College Aviation Campus Building Expansion (Project No. TCSG‑440). The project will add approximately 26,500 sq ft, double existing capacity, and support a growing aviation workforce in coastal Georgia. The procurement follows a two‑step RFQ/Interview process, with statements of qualifications due September 21 2026 and a mandatory pre‑proposal site visit on October 6 2026. The design phase is expected to run from November 2026 through October 2027, after which construction will commence. Firms must be registered in Georgia, meet minimum qualifications, and submit required certifications, affidavits, and disclosures.
• Scope: Architectural, engineering, and commissioning design services for a new 26,500 sq ft aviation training facility.
• Budget: Construction cost estimated at $14 M; design services fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost.
• Timeline: RFQ issued Aug 2026 → Q&A deadline Sep 2 2026 → SOQ due Sep 21 2026 → Site visit Oct 6 2026 → Interviews Oct 14 2026 → Design start Nov 2026 → Design complete Oct 2027.
• Mandatory site visit for finalists; attendance required.
• Evaluation criteria: stability (25 %), project experience (45 %), approach & suitability (30 %).
• Required submissions: SOQ PDF, certification form, contractor affidavit, disclosure statement (max 50 pages).