24-03-08_Chattanooga USCH_Shortlisted Sites.pdf

This document is a public announcement from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the solicitation of a Lead Design Architect for the new United States Courthouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The new courthouse will be approximately 190,478 gross square feet, including 40 secured parking spaces, and will house the Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, U.S. Magistrate Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and other federal agencies. The project has a budget of approximately $218 million. GSA is seeking an Architect-Engineer (A/E) firm with a Lead Designer who has experience with projects of similar size, program, and significance constructed within the past 10 years. The selection process will be completed in two stages, with Stage I requiring submission of past performance, Lead Designer portfolio, design philosophy, and Lead Designer profile. Shortlisted firms will be invited to Stage II, which will include a more detailed team submission and interview. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on March 28, 2024.