_GIT_J_458 DP RFQ_RFP.pdf

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP

Board of Regents of the University

System of Georgia

Request for Qualifications

(Step I) and

Request for Fee Proposal & Interviews (Step II)

To Provide

Design Professional Services for

Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, Georgia

Solicitation Issue Date: June 16, 2026 Qualifications Packages Due: July 07, 2026

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STEP I - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

2. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP I)

6. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

8. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

9. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

STEP II – REQUEST FOR FEE PROPOSALS (from Qualified Finalists) & INTERVIEWS

1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

2. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

3. SELECTION PROCESS

4. SUBMITTAL OF FEE PROPOSALS

5. PRESENTATION / INTERVIEW INFORMATION

6. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBITS

a. Exhibit A - Certification Form

b. Exhibit B - Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status

c. Exhibit C - Project Team Composition

d. Exhibit D - Design Professional Fee Proposal Form

e. Exhibit E - Contractor Affidavit

f. Exhibit F – Proposer’s Disclosure Statement

g. Exhibit G – 179D Energy Tax Deduction

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP

STEP I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT: Read the document carefully, the selection requirements have changed!

Design Professional Services Project No. J-458

“Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering” Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (“BOR”) as (“Owner”) on behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology ("GIT"), (User”) is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing professional design services for the construction of a project known as Project No. J-458, “Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering” at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-mentioned services. Some firms that respond to this RFQ, who are determined by the Owner to be especially qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview and offer proposals for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. BOR reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications or proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities at their discretion.

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Background

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has resided among the top 5 aerospace engineering schools in the country (currently #2 for both undergraduate and graduate programs) for more than a decade - attracting the best minds to study at the Institute and furthering the strength of the aerospace industry in the State of Georgia. In addition to the school's academic and research excellence, the school is also one of the fastest growing degree programs on campus with enrollment increasing by almost 50% since 2020. The school has a critical need for space and new advanced research and fabrication capabilities to maintain its position as a leader in the industry, and to continue to attract the very best to the school. The design and construction of a the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, henceforth known as the “project” or “building”, will enable and enhance the objectives stated in GIT's Strategic Plan, including:

• Be a national leader in transformative teaching and learning which prepares students to be globally engaged leaders who define and solve problems to improve the human condition.

• Expand and enhance research infrastructure for research and creative activity.

• Enhance the experience of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers relative to other leading research universities.

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP

The core of the existing School of Aerospace Engineering is a group of buildings at the intersection of Ferst Drive and Cherry Street, including the Daniel F. Guggenheim, Montgomery Knight, Engineering Science & Mechanics (ESM), and Paul Weber Buildings (I & III). For more than sixty years, the physical infrastructure within this core has remained essentially unchanged, apart from individual lab upgrades and cosmetic renovations of the Guggenheim and Weber Buildings. During this time Aerospace Engineering instruction and research have evolved dramatically leading to an increasing misalignment between the School and its core facilities. The competitive national environment for top talent demands access to modern facilities and equipment which this project will provide. The new building will allow the School to vacate many of the current core facilities enabling their demolition or strategic renovation and repurposing.

Project Description The project will serve as a new home for the School of Aerospace Engineering, anchoring the program’s currently dispersed research activities and creating a new gateway to the south side of campus. The project site is located at the intersection of North Avenue and Tech Parkway, on an existing park site adjacent to 333 North Avenue. Development of the new building must respond to the goals outlined in the Georgia Institute of Technology Master Plan and the Campus Landscape Master Plan. The Institute will evaluate landscape and pedestrian connectivity, and opportunities to integrate the project into the broader campus framework. These evaluations will ensure that the facility supports long-term academic and research objectives while strengthening the physical and environmental character of the central campus district.

The new, student-centered aerospace engineering facility will be a 200,000-square-foot hub designed to advance the next generation of mobility and autonomy while transforming how the School of Aerospace Engineering delivers education, conducts research, and engages with industry. More than a replacement for aging infrastructure, this project represents a complete reimagining of the School’s relationship with its facilities, creating an integrated ecosystem that supports the full lifecycle of innovation—from concept and design to testing, validation, and real-world application.

The facility will capture the full spectrum of program uses and space types required by the School, while enabling a shift toward more efficient and standardized office functions and a significant expansion of spaces dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and exchange. This approach will cultivate a culture of collaboration not only within the School, but also across the Institute, with industry partners, Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP government agencies, startups, and the broader community—positioning Georgia Tech as a central hub for emerging technologies in aerospace, mobility, and space systems.

At its core, the building is designed to deliver transformative student experiences alongside research, supporting Georgia Tech’s leadership in translating aerospace innovation into real-world impact and contributing to the continued growth of Georgia’s aerospace and space economy.

Guiding Principles Three key tenets will guide the development of the facility:

• Attract and retain top talent by providing laboratories, offices, and instructional spaces that support world-class faculty, students, engineers, and scholars

• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration by integrating flexible, connected environments that support research, design, and coursework across disciplines

• Enable hands-on innovation by creating high-quality, technology-enabled spaces that support design-build-fly activities, flight testing, experimentation, computation, and simulation

Academic, Research, and Industry Impact The building will include state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and collaborative environments designed to prepare students for the next generation of aerospace technology and research. It will provide the infrastructure necessary for the School to lead the development and integration of advanced aerospace hardware, software, and intelligent systems—enhancing efficiency, safety, reliability, and environmental performance. The project will strengthen Georgia Tech’s position in key research areas including aerodynamics, aero-elasticity, propulsion and combustion, controls, flight mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials, optimization, structural dynamics, structural mechanics, and systems design.

At the same time, it will expand specialty research capabilities through the integration of advanced facilities such as:

• A multistory drop tower for microgravity experimentation

• High-bay spaces supporting modern wind tunnels and indoor flight laboratories

• State-of-the-art flight simulation environments

• Clean room and mission control facilities for satellite construction and operations

Together, these elements will reinforce the School’s leadership in targeted reputational areas while fostering transformational, multidisciplinary research and supporting technology commercialization.

Student-Centered Design and Experiential Learning A defining feature of the facility is its emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning. Signature student-focused environments will include:

• A next-generation makerspace supporting rapid prototyping and design

• Dedicated student competition assembly space for multidisciplinary teams addressing complex, real-world challenges

• Advanced testing environments, including a wind tunnel and drop tower, integrated into the academic and research ecosystem

These spaces will directly connect to coursework, research, and extracurricular activities, creating a seamless experience that empowers students to design, build, test, and refine innovations in real time.

Collaboration and Flexibility Recognizing that aerospace systems are inherently complex and multidisciplinary, the facility will significantly expand collaboration space compared to existing conditions. A wide range of team rooms, conference spaces, and informal learning environments will be integrated throughout the building.

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Collaboration will be embedded in all space types—including classrooms, laboratories, and fabrication areas—through strategies such as transparency, co-location, and rapidly reconfigurable room formats.

These features will encourage interaction across disciplines and projects, increasing opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship while cultivating the next generation of aerospace leaders.

Fabrication and Innovation Infrastructure Fabrication capabilities will be expanded as a core component of the School’s academic and research mission. The building will include:

• High-bay shop space for advanced CNC fabrication and milling

• Dedicated assembly areas for student-led research and competition teams

• An expanded makerspace serving as both a production environment and a central hub for student engagement

These facilities will support the full continuum of innovation—from conceptual design through fabrication and testing—within a single, integrated environment.

Instructional Space and Institutional Alignment The project also responds directly to Institute-wide needs identified in the 2023 Instructional Space Analysis and Master Plan (ISAMP), including the provision of:

• Large lecture spaces to support continued enrollment growth

• Active learning classrooms designed for flexibility and evolving teaching methodologies

These additions will enhance space utilization while supporting modern pedagogical approaches across the Institute.

This project will tie into campus loop extension for power and fiber to 333 North Ave property from existing locations. This design will include coordination with the Institute engineers and the Campus Utility Master Plan. Below is the anticipated power routing to tie into the south substation. Fiber is expected to tie into main campus interconnect on Cherry Street.

Sustainable Approach The project will incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18) and it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so. Further, Georgia Peach certification is required with commissioning.

The building shall meet, at minimum, the requirements of the GIT Office of Planning, Design, & Construction "Architecture and Engineering Design Standards for Building Technology" ("GT Yellow Book" and the Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Act (SB 130) and all applicable building codes.

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Project Delivery Method The delivery method for this Project will be Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk), and, as a minimum, will employ the services of a Commissioning Agent in addition to the services of the Design Professional.

Project Budget The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) or Construction Cost of the project is estimated at approximately $163,700,000. The eventual SCL may be revised by the Owner due to actual program requirements, funding, and other circumstances

Design Professional Fee The Design Professional Base fee will be approximately $9,000,000 and shall include: Basic Design and Construction Administration services. Anticipated Design Professional service requirements include the services as listed in Item 3 below “Scope of Services”. The shortlisted Design Professional firms are required to submit a fee proposal that also includes anticipated fees for any specialty consultants needed and all reimbursable expenses such as printing and travel prior to scheduled Finalist Interviews.

Project Schedule The Design Professional’s services are anticipated to commence in September, 2026 and Material Completion of the building anticipated for March 2030. The start of construction is contingent on the availability of funding. (All of the dates above are estimates which are subject to change. The fee structure for design professional services relative to the schedule, and fee amounts will be agreed upon by the Owner and the Design Professional prior to the start of design professional services.)

2. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

The Owner is seeking the services of an architectural/engineering firm (the “Design Professional”) to provide all design services, including the development of plans and specifications. The Design Professional will provide the complete programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation assistance, and construction administration services. The successful Design Professional will contract with the Owner in a timely manner. The applying firm shall be an individual firm fulfilling all contractual obligations and performing a minimum of 50% of the architectural design services (exclusive of engineering and specialty consultants) in-house. An associated firm (if desired) may provide up to 50% of the architectural design services, allowing two or more architectural firms to share in the design effort on an equal base. The Owner may also employ a Commissioning Agent to perform design analysis of the various building systems. The Design Professional is expected to work closely with the Commissioning Agent as well.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Programming and Conceptual Design The scope of services for this phase of work should at a minimum include, but are not necessarily limited to, the items outlined below:

• Review site information which could include conditions assessment, as provided by GIT. Refer to section on "Resources and Guidelines";

• Program services. Develop and define the needs of the Project based upon the Owner’s preliminary project program, and any other information obtained through interviews, charettes, surveys, data gathering, and operational parameters.

• Review, develop, and document detailed requirements for the project, covering items such as project goals and objectives, design objectives, limitations, and criteria; gross area and space requirements;

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP spatial relationships; needs and options for expandability; identifying the need for special equipment and systems; site and landscaping requirements; project schedule and budget requirements.

• Space requirements and flow diagrams (as applicable); functional relationships, access, circulation, and flow patterns within the building and the site.

• Review and design Campus loop extension for power and fiber to 333 North Ave property from existing locations. This design will include coordination with the Institute engineers and the Campus Utility Master Plan.

The Programming and Conceptual Design Document shall contain, but is not limited to the following items:

• Executive Summary with Project Statement

• Project Summary and Design Goals

• Space Program

• Room data sheets for each space/ each room with a complete listing of requirements (i.e. lighting/ electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, structural, fixed casework, communications, finishes, acoustical, audio visual, equipment, etc.);

• Conceptual Floor Plans

• Conceptual Site and Landscape Plans

• Planning and Design Criteria including, but not limited to, codes, sustainability, life safety, zoning, clustering and layout criteria, physical accessibility and ADA.

• Building Performance Criteria including but not limited to building envelope performance, structure, interior construction, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, electrical systems, information technology, audio visual, and security systems

• Site Requirements include site use analysis, parking, pedestrian and other traffic flow, grading and landscaping, wayfinding, hardscaping, building signage, site signage. NOTE: Analysis/studies shall extend beyond the project boundaries.

• Project Schedule

• Cost Estimate within the Stated Cost Limitation

Completion of Design to Construction Documents and Construction Administration

The selected firm will serve as the Owner’s Architect of Record to design all components of the Project as well as to obtain required regulatory approvals. The scope of work shall include specialty sub-consultant services required to prepare a complete and fully coordinated set of construction documents for the Project, unless specifically excluded in the "Services Performed by Others" section. The design services for this phase shall at a minimum include, but are not necessarily limited to, the items outlined below:

• Schematic Design services

• Design Development services

• Construction Document services

• Construction Administration services

• Structural Design services

• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, Fire Protection and Communication Systems Design services

• Lab Planning services

• Electrical Fault Current Studies

• Mechanical Load Studies

• Landscape and Irrigation Design services

• Arborist services Civil Engineering Design services (including site utilities to connect to public water, gas and sewer systems if applicable), hydrology studies, and site drainage solutions.

• Interior Design

• Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Selection and Specification

• Power and Communication Coordination Plans showing dimensional location of all outlets and wall devices (switches, strobes, etc.) in relation to furniture, millwork, etc.

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• Audio Visual Design and Performance Equipment Design services (Architect will coordinate with GIT's Office of Information Technology ("OIT") staff and selected vendors for incorporation of voice/data cabling, security, and audio visual equipment into the design.

• Acoustical Consultant services

• Interior Wayfinding & Graphic Design Consultant services

• Building and Site Signage

• Donor Recognition (Exterior)

• Storm Water Management Permitting

• Environmental/ Site Permitting (City of Atlanta)

• Building Permitting (Georgia Tech Fire Marshal)

• LEED Documentation and Administration services (including preparation of documentation on behalf of Owner and overseeing documentation for all team members, including the Owner's consultants.

(Certification fees will be funded through external funds outside the funds available for the project.)

• Code Review

• Budgeting/Detailed Cost Estimates/Cost Management services

• Regular coordination with GIT Project Manager and Construction Manager during design and construction phases

• Comprehensive Project Scheduling (not Construction Scheduling)

• Computer Modeled Energy Analyses (other than required by Georgia Energy Code)

• Value Analyses/ Life Cycle Cost Analyses

• Commissioning Support

• Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/ QC)

• Coordination with consultants hired by Owner (See "Services Performed by Others")

• Wind Study/Modeling as required

• Waterproofing study and analysis of design details

• Other requirements as per the Design Professional's contract

The Architect will be responsive to the Owner in complying with architectural guidelines, developing detailed plans, conducting design reviews and design critiques; assisting in the selection of special inspection firms; periodic technical reports both oral and written; budget, cost and schedule updates and reviews. The selected firm will be expected to designate a highly qualified principal architect to act as the Design Executive/Lead Designer for the duration of the Project.

Services Performed by Others The BOR will oversee this project as the Owner and will administer other contracts. The selected firm is expected to work cooperatively with other firms under contract with the Owner. Services by others include but are not limited to:

• Construction Manager/ General Contractor (CM/ GC). Reference the BOR Facilities website for additional information (http://www.usg.edu/ref/contracts/contracts/cm_contract_cmgc.pdf)

• Commissioning Services

• Environmental Consultants

• Independent Cost Estimator

• Document review services for completeness and coordination (Note: This does not relieve the selected firm from their contractual obligations regarding design completeness.)

Design Parameters Guidelines for the project include building designs that are:

• Well-designed and accommodate the Institute’s programmatic requirements, comply with current code requirements, with universal accessibility requirements, and meet the design guidelines established in the "Resources and Design Guidelines" section below.

• Energy efficient and sustainable http://www.usg.edu/ref/contracts/contracts/cm_contract_cmgc.pdf

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• Efficient and economical to construct, maintain, and operate

• Durable, comfortable, secure, and achieves a high degree of value for the Institution

• "Smart" building with the flexibility to respond to rapidly evolving technology in the academic environment.

Other services may include:

• Full Architectural Programming

• Civil Engineering

• Parking/Traffic Design

• Landscape and Irrigation Design

• Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Selection

• Laboratory Design

• Acoustical Design

• Audio/Visual/IT Design

• Wayfinding/Graphics

• Storm Water Management Permitting

• Budgeting/Cost Management

• Regular coordination with the Construction Professional during preconstruction, design and construction phases

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Coordination with consultants hired by Owner

• Other requirements as per the Design Professional’s contract

• *Surveying - topo, location of structures/site utilities/trees, construction limits

• *Testing Agency – geotechnical evaluation, material testing, special inspections

• *Environmental – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, GEPA

*The Design Professional will be responsible for procuring and contracting for the services of this firm (costs will be reimbursed by the Owner without cost mark-up).

Resources and Guidelines The following information will be available for use by the selected firm:

• Full and unlimited access to the site, unless a pre-scheduled event is in progress.

• Early programming and space planning documents as completed by GIT/ Planning, Design, &

Construction (PD&C)

The selected firm shall meet or exceed the requirements established within the following guidelines:

• State of Georgia Construction Manual (SCM) for processes related to project delivery on state-funded projects (https://gsfic.georgia.gov/state-construction-manual)

• Board of Regents (BOR) Building Project Procedures Manual (BPPM) for BOR planning, design and construction processes/requirements (https://www.usg.edu/policies/)

• Board of Regents (BOR) 2000 Preplanning Guidelines for BOR planning and design guidelines

(Preplan Guide_2000)

• Georgia Tech Comprehensive Campus Plan, 2023 update: includes detailed recommendations for the future development of the Georgia Tech campus; includes information on Georgia Tech’s mission, goals and strategic plan (https://campusplan.gatech.edu/).

• Georgia Tech Landscape Master Plan, June 2010: includes recommendations and guidelines related to sustainable, ecological landscape performance within sectors and design corridors of campus https://facilities.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/lmp_final_draft.pdf

• Georgia Tech Architectural and Engineering Design Standards for Building Technology (also known as the Georgia Tech “Yellow Book”): includes campus technical design standards for both renovation https://gsfic.georgia.gov/state-construction-manual https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usg.edu%2Fpolicies%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMarguerite.AbdEl-Shahid%40usg.edu%7C62bca04eba44465d853408dec33db5f2%7C4711f877fb3a4f11aaab3c496800c23d%7C0%7C0%7C639162866971837464%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O%2FCGw%2FSkBMA6Otj9D3im1v2qNfwUVN4rXVPSv5T9eg8%3D&reserved=0 https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpxl-usgedu.terminalfour.net%2Fprod01%2Fchannel_4%2Fmedia%2Fusg%2Ffacilities-%2Fassets%2Ffacilities%2Fdocuments%2Fpreplanning_guidelines_2000.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CMarguerite.AbdEl-Shahid%40usg.edu%7Ce59090539b524e20294108dec57b7c4f%7C4711f877fb3a4f11aaab3c496800c23d%7C0%7C0%7C639165331332943049%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lj6TJAnQmCLDQVUSbLeoXPggYz1l2v%2FA1I2ikImZx5A%3D&reserved=0 https://campusplan.gatech.edu/ https://facilities.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/lmp_final_draft.pdf

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• Georgia Tech Design & Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) Standards (http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/dc/standards/bim.php)

• Topographic, Boundary, and Existing Utility Surveys: Available through GIT / Facilities Design & Construction

• Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission (GSFIC) Requirements for Special Inspections:

Available through the GSFIC website (http://gsfic.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,77323081_79183433,00.html)

• Campus Historic Preservation plan

Project Presentations and Committees The selected firm will interact with the BOR’s Office of Real Estate & Facilities for contractual issues, architectural design guidelines, key milestone design reviews and approvals, and other required due diligence documentation. The firm will interact with GIT’s Office of Planning, Design, & Construction and GIT’s AE Building Working Group Members to verify programming requirements, review design direction, and confirm adherence to BOR procedures and guidelines and campus design standards. It is expected that the selected firm will make design presentations to BOR and the GIT during each phase of the design process in accordance with the BOR Building Project Procedures Manual (https://www.usg.edu/policies/).

The selected firm will also be required to meet on campus with the GIT Planning, Design, & Construction Advisory Board ("PDCAB") to discuss and present project updates quarterly (typically March, June, September, and December), starting with Concept Planning and continuing through the Schematic Design and Design Development phases. GIT utilizes the PDCAB to advise and assist in the master planning and architectural development of the campus. The PDCAB is made up of several eminent architects, landscape architects, engineers, and developers, from across the country, each recognized for his or her achievements in planning, design, & construction. The PDCAB also includes senior members of the Institute staff.

The selected firm will be expected to work cooperatively with the CM to develop the design in conjunction with the budget, cost estimate checks will be required at each design phase. The selected firm will be responsible for balancing scope, design quality, costs, and Owner expectations and attend onsite meeting/reviews regularly to ensure quality and address issues that arise in the field

Coordination Meetings and Design Review The Board of Regents’ Office of Real Estate & Facilities will oversee this project as Owner and GIT’s Office of Planning, Design, & Construction will represent the Using Agency. The selected firm may anticipate bi-weekly meetings to address pertinent issues and review progress. In addition, the Executive Oversight Committee will expect update meetings at least monthly. The selected firm will be expected to prepare meeting minutes of each meeting during the design phases of the work and to distribute meeting minutes to the appropriate individuals within five business days.

GIT / Planning, Design, & Construction will assist the Firm in arranging meetings. GIT / Planning, Design, & Construction will be the primary point of contact with the campus and other entities and will serve as a communications link to outside parties related to this project.

4. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Selection of the DP will be a multi-step process generally following the steps outlined in the State Construction Manual.

http://www.facilities.gatech.edu/dc/standards/bim.php http://gsfic.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,77323081_79183433,00.html https://www.usg.edu/policies/

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Qualifications Review is initiated with this RFQ for the purpose of acquiring Statements of Qualifications from prospective DP firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of the BOR, Georgia Tech and GSFIC. The Selection Committee will receive and review Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ and then evaluate the submittals based on the criteria for evaluation listed below:

Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

25% Factor: Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, growth, resources, form of ownership, litigation history, financial information, and other evidence of stability.

45% Factor: Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability of firm in effective design of facilities comparable in complexity, size, and function, to the one contemplated hereby as well as Experience of the principal, lead designer, and project manager and team members on completed projects. Previous Performance of the firm including level of quality of the services of the firm to previous customers, customer’s statements of that quality, the firm’s ability to meet established time requirements, the firm’s response to project needs during design and construction, the firm’s control of design schedule, quality and budget.

Evaluators may also consider personal or agency past experience with firms.

30% Factor: Firm’s apparent suitability to provide services for project the firm’s apparent fit to the project type and/or needs of the Owner, contract administration plan, proposed design timeline, any unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, and the proximity of office to project location. Experience and proficiency with the design of public buildings with regard to the areas of public safety and health, accessibility for persons with disabilities and special needs, and environmental concerns will be considered.

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - (STEP I)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

RFQ Estimated Timeline

a. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ 06/16/26 -----

b. Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification (see Section 6). 06/30/26 2:00pm

c. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications 07/07/26 2:00pm

d. Owner completes evaluation, post results, and issues notification to finalist firms 7/14/26- 7/15/26 -----

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6. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submittal deadline has passed, all submissions will be final. The Owner will not request clarification from individual proposer regarding their submission but reserves the right to ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (email is preferable) to:

Campus Contact Name: Heather Hardie, Sr PM Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology Address: O'Keefe Building, 3rd Floor 151 6th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0351 hh70@gatech.edu

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 5). All relevant questions and requests for clarification received by the Institution in writing, prior to the deadline will be compiled, and answers will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry as an addendum to the original solicitation for services at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/.

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Interested firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete Qualifications package to a BOR ftp site. Submittals must be prepared in a manner that fits a standard 8 ½” x 11” paper format when printed. Responses are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages, including exhibits, affidavits or other enclosure information that may be included in an appendix. All pages count regardless of content. Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed page limits. Submittals that exceed the page limit will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

(DELIVERABLES “A”, “B”, “C” AND “D” FOR ALL FIRMS)

Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity to content. The content of all Statement of Qualifications must be categorized and numbered as outlined below, and responsive to all requested information.

A. Description and Resources of Firm A1 Provide basic company information: Company’s legal name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number, fax number, email address, and company website (if available). If the firm has multiple offices, the qualification statement shall include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify office from which project will be managed and this office’s proximity to the project site. If applicable, indicate the year the local office was established and the number of persons staffing that office and their disciplines. Provide form of ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the offeror a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), or other structure?

A2 Briefly describe the history and growth of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm's personnel resources, including disciplines and numbers of employees and locations and staffing of offices.

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A3 Has the firm been involved in any litigation in the past five (5) years? Describe your experience with litigation with Owners and/or Contractors. List any active or pending litigation and explain.

List any claims against your firm or against Owners where your firm is named.

A4 Provide the name of the insurance carrier, types of coverage and deductible amounts per claim.

A5 List the firm’s annual revenue for the past 5 years. List the parent office and the local office revenues separately, if applicable.

A6 Supply financial references and main banking references.

A7 Has the firm ever been removed from a design services contract or failed to complete a contract as assigned? If yes, provide an explanation.

A8 Complete and submit the Certification Form (Exhibit “A” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A9 Complete and submit a Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status Form (Exhibit “B” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A10 Complete and submit the Project Team Composition Form, including subconsultants (Exhibit “C” provided with RFQ). This is to identify composition of the project team.

A11 Complete the Contractor Affidavit Form (Exhibit “E” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT(S)

“Contractor” in the following Affidavits shall mean “General Contractor”/ ”Contractor” for the purpose of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, (b).

For the purpose of completing the attached Affidavits, please insert the following:

• “Name of Public Employer” shall mean “Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Owner, for the use and benefit of Georgia Institute of Technology.

• “Name of Project” shall mean “Project No., J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering”

A12 Complete the Proposer’s Disclosure Statement (Exhibit “F” provided with RFQ) and include with firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

B. Experience and Qualifications

B1 Describe your proposed design team (including design partners) and include an organizational chart of the team indicating the percentages of time the individual will be committed to the project.

Identify the primary point of contact. Designate the specific individuals who will fill key roles on the team. Provide resume for each of the proposed team members highlighting relevant project experience.

B2 Provide information on the firm’s experience on projects of similar type, size, function, and complexity. Describe no more than five (5) and no less than three (3) projects, in order of most relevant to least relevant, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to perform the project at hand.

(If a project listed was performed by an employee that previously worked at another firm, please indicate as such). For each project, the following information should be provided:

a. Project name, location and dates during which services were performed.

b. Project delivery method (e.g. construction manager at risk, design-build, or design-bid-build).

c. Brief description and representative photo of project and physical description (square footage, number of stories, site area).

d. Describe services performed by your firm and (if multiple offices) the location of the office involved.

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e. Respective Owner’s stated satisfaction in design and service of your firm. Provide any Owner-written letters of reference/recommendation about the firm’s performance on the project.

f. Owner’s/User/Contractor contact information.

C. Design Approach

C1 Provide a statement of your definition of your firm’s proposed overall role in this project, your anticipated level of management responsibility and accountability for project concerns. Describe your process for efficiently resolving issues and maintaining the project commitments while working collaboratively with the BOR, Using Agency, and others as applicable. Provide detailed procedures for routine solving of complex project issues without compromising your team commitments. Provide your proposed methods and plans of communication.

C2 Provide your proposed timeline covering the scope of design and a detailed work plan for the project. Each milestone must include the detailed steps describing the tasks to be done.

Describe systems and procedures your firm uses to manage the design schedule. Describe alternatives that may be explored to shorten the schedule.

C3 Describe your plan for applying sustainable design and principles into the project or any services not specifically mentioned herein. Explain the relevance of these services to this project and how they benefit the project.

C4 Please explain your process for construction administration.

D. Statement of Suitability

D1 Provide any information that may serve to differentiate the firm from other firms in suitability for the project. Suitability may include, but not limited to, the size and resource of the firm as related to complexity of the Project. Describe any special or unique qualifications for the project; Provide current and projected workloads and the proximity of office to project location.

D2 Describe evidence of experience and proficiency with design of public buildings with regard to the areas of public safety, environmental, accessibility for persons with disabilities and special needs or other related concerns.

D3 Provide information on any special services offered by the firm that may be relevant and available for this project.

8. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Qualifications submittal shall be uploaded as one (1) complete package in .pdf format to the BOR Egnyte platform. Please do not submit individual documents or sections separately. The file shall be titled in the format below.

EXAMPLE: (BOR Project No.J-458-DP, ABC Company, Qualifications)

See the document titled “Upload Instructions” on the Georgia Procurement Registry site along with this RFQ for detailed instructions regarding the upload of your submittal.

Statements of Qualifications must be received electronically by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section 5 of the RFQ). Printed copies will not be accepted.

If difficulty is encountered during upload, contact Josette Decatur-Hampton at (404) 962-3172 or josette.decatur-hampton@usg.edu for assistance or confirmation that the file was received. Firms are encouraged to verify their upload was successful at least 45 minutes prior to the deadline.

(Experience with the ftp site indicates that uploads do not always receive the confirmation statement that the file was successfully uploaded. For files ranging in size over 10mb, it could take more than two minutes to complete the upload.)

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A list of firms submitting responsive Statements of Qualifications will be published on the Georgia Procurement Registry site, as well as the Board of Regents’ Office of Real Estate and Facilities’ website at http://www.usg.edu/facilities/external_partners/consultant_selections.

It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to assure delivery by the specified deadlines; the Owner cannot accept responsibility for incorrect delivery, regardless of reason. No submittals will be accepted after the time stipulated above. Submittals will not be accepted via mail, courier, or fax.

Proposers are further reminded to include a completed CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A.

§13-10-91 (b)(1) with the Statement of Qualifications (See Exhibit “E”). FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS

AFFIDAVIT WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF PROPOSAL.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response.

The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

9. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

Once the Selection Committee has completed the evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications, the finalist firms will be notified in writing. The shortlisted firms will also appear on the Board of Regents’ Office of Real Estate and Facilities website at https://www.usg.edu/facilities/external_partners/design_professional_selections and posted at the DP RFQ solicitation on Georgia Procurement Registry.

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STEP II

REQUEST FOR FEE PROPOSALS & INTERVIEWS

(From Finalists Firms)

Step II- DP Selection, will be initiated by invitation to finalists to submit Fee Proposals as instructed in the Owner’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Finalists will be those firms determined by the Selection Committee to be especially qualified to perform as the Design Professional for this Project in accordance with the qualification criteria herein. The Owner will issue a notice to finalists to participate in an oral presentation/interview. The successful DP will be determined from the interviews and proposals received.

1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

2. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted by the Owner, and attendance of finalist firms is mandatory. The site visitors will convene at an exact date, time and location to be determined and communicated in the Notice to Finalists by the Owner. At the pre-proposal site visit, all finalist firms may be given any relevant available information that has previously been developed, such as programs, studies, preliminary plans, maps, etc. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a proposer from the selection process due to a failure by a proposer to arrive for the site visit by the scheduled time. Failure to attend a mandatory site visit will automatically result in disqualification from the selection process.

3. SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Committee will evaluate the finalist firms according to the criteria for the evaluation below:

Criteria for the Evaluation of Finalist Interviews:

50% Factor: Design Team Qualifications and Experience of the Proposed Project Team.

Experience of the principal, lead designer, project manager and team members on completed projects of similar size, type, and complexity. Previous Performance of the firm including level of quality of services of the firm to provide customers, customer’s statements of that quality, the firm’s ability to meet established time

STEP II (Estimated Timeline)

a. Owner issues notice to finalist firms 07/14/26 -

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b. Owner conducts Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit for finalist firms 07/21/26 TBA

c. Deadline for Site Visit written questions/requests for clarification 07/24/26 2:00 PM

d. Deadline for submission of Fee Proposals (day prior to interviews) 07/29/26 2:00 PM

e. Owner Interviews finalist firms 07/30/26 TBA

Georgia Institute of Technology, Project No. J-458 Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, DP RFQ/RFP requirements, the firm’s response to project needs during design and construction, the firm’s control of design schedule, quality and budget and availability of project team for this project. The Selection Committee may use references from stakeholders from previous projects of the finalists, as well as information submitted in Step I of this selection process.

25% Factor: Design Plan / Methodology Presented: The design team’s project approach during design and construction, and firm’s presentation of the proposed design plan.

The firm’s ability to…