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-GEOR-SP-006-DP

Mental Health Level Three HVAC Systems Georgia State Prison 300 1st Avenue South Reidsville, Georgia 30453

General Project Description: This project includes the design and construction administration of the HVAC systems in the Mental Health Level Three Units. These units are DE-2, DW-2, DW-3, DW-4. The design includes completing electrical surveys to determine if the existing electrical system will support the added HVAC units. Structural surveys will be needed for the roof system. All designed HVAC units will require air sterilization. Design will include all asbestos and lead testing. (if needed-ACM/lead abatement will be apart of the construction phase, Air monitoring will be amended into DP contract)

Due to Covid-19 restrictions all packages should be mailed or shipped to the address provided. No “in person” delivered packages will be accepted.

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:

Fred Hastings HVAC Project Manager 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:

Fred Hastings, HVAC Project Manager Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections

(678) 628-6581

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 (Fred Hastings) at the above address not later than 3 PM, EST, August 17th, 2021. Emailed responses are not acceptable and will be considered non-responsive. Hand delivered packages will not be accepted as noted above. Late packages will be considered Non-responsive.

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.