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:

Autry State Prison – Fire Alarm Replacement (Project No. GDC-23-AUTR-SP-003) Location: 3178 Mount Zion Church Rd Pelham, Georgia 31779

General Project Description:

This project will involve the replacement of the fire alarm system for Autry State Prison. Areas affected by this scope include, but may not be limited to, all living areas, all programs areas, all support buildings, administration building, Main Control and all buildings outside the fence of the facility. The design shall incorporate a construction plan which will minimize impact to normal daily facility operations. Scope shall include replacing the current fire alarm with an addressable fire alarm system, to include replacement of all detectors, monitor modules, fire alarm panels and annunciators. System will monitor sprinkler system flow and tamper valves. System will monitor all kitchen hood systems as required by code. System will monitor and control HVAC systems as required by code. The Owner shall provide the selected Design Firm with a conceptual plan during the design process.

The scope of design services shall include preparation of schematic design and design development documents, estimated construction cost, construction documents and contract administration. The Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) is estimated at $1,581,000.00.

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:

Norman Wilson System Services Manager Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections – SOSTC, Lies Hall P.O. Box 1529, 300 Patrol Road Forsyth, Georgia 31029

For additional information concerning the scope of this project please call: Barry Gee, Project Manager Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections Mobile: (404)-987-5025 barry.gee@gdc.ga.gov

Those firms responding to this invitation will be considered, provided their response includes a letter of interest and 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). 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.

Mandatory Site Visit: The Department of Corrections will conduct a mandatory site visit for all interested firms on Thursday, August 11, at 10:00 AM. Firms should plan to meet at the front entrance to the prison.

Written responses will be considered if received by the GDC point of contact at the above address not later than 11:00 AM, EST, September 2, 2022. Emailed responses are not acceptable and will be considered non-responsive.

Following an initial evaluation of qualifications and performance data, the GDC will shortlist three or more firms considered highly qualified to provide the required professional services. and invite these firms to participate in interviews.

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.