Notice to Design Professionals

Georgia Department of Corrections Notice to Design Professionals

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is soliciting responses from registered engineers / architects interested in providing professional services for the following project:

GDC-22-WARE-SP-014

Ware State Prison Waterline and Underground Heat Loop Replacement Project 3620 North Harris Road Waycross, Georgia 31503

General Project Description: This project will include replacement of the existing water main and underground heating loop at Ware State Prison, serving the dormitory housing and administrative buildings inside the security fence.

The scope of design services shall include preparation of schematic design and design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction contract administration.

Qualified firms interested in participating in the selection process are invited to submit a letter of interest and one copy of a statement of their qualifications to:

Jamie Clark Director Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections P.O. Box 1529, 300 Patrol Road Forsyth, Georgia 31029

For additional information concerning the scope of this project please call:

Eric Olson, Project Manager Eric.olson@gdc.ga.gov Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections

(478) 297-4798

Those firms responding to this invitation will be considered, provided their response includes a letter of interest, a current Architect/Engineer Questionnaire (GSA Standard Form 330), and a notarized, executed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A § 13-10-91(b)(1) (see attached). No further action beyond the submission of the letter of interest, the SF 330, and the notarized, executed Contractor Affidavit is required or desired for consideration.

(Note: This is not a request for proposal or bid)

Respondents should be an established firm, licensed to practice engineering or architecture with a principal office in the State of Georgia. Firms having more than one office are requested to submit only the qualifications of the office that would produce the contract documents. Criteria for selection consideration will be based on such factors as organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time requirements, budget limitations, and professional experience.

Following an initial evaluation of qualifications and performance data, three or more firms considered highly qualified by the department to provide the required professional services will be invited for interviews. After the initial evaluation, the Department will conduct an optional site visit for those firms selected for the Department interview.

Written responses will be considered if received by the GDC point of contact (Eric Olson) at the above address not later than 11:00 AM, EST, August 22, 2022. Emailed responses are preferred.

Attempts to contact any department representatives in connection with this invitation (other than those individuals designated above) or failure to provide fully responsive submittal information may lead to disqualification.

GDC reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of GDC.