Questions & Responses

Questions and Answers

TCSG-397-DP

Project No. TCSG-397 Quick Start EV Training Center Newton County

1) The RFQ mentioned conceptual recommendations will be provided that should help speed up our Schematic Design phase. Will the conceptual recommendations be released prior to the interview phase of the RFQ?

A: Conceptual recommendations are currently in development by the Quick Start team in collaboration with the manufacturer and will not be available prior to the interviews.

2) Confirm there is no food service for this facility.

A: Services will be limited to possible catering kitchen, a modest retail vending area, and a trainee breakroom that would contain features such as microwave(s), refrigerator, sinks, tables and chairs, etc., with capacity to be determined during programming.

3) Has the site been identified? If so, please provide address/location.

A: The project site is located at Newton County I-20& US278 NW

4) Is corporate and individual licensing required for submission of this project or can the firm and individual applying be in the process of receiving their licensure?

A. The firm should be licensed to transact business in the State of Georgia at the time of submission of qualifications. The individual who will be stamping architectural drawings should be a Registered Architect in the State of Georgia at the time of submission of qualifications.

5) Could you please clarify if the corporate branding of this company including materials and finishes has already been determined or will this exploration be part of the early design process?

The RFQ States “An additional factor applied during the programming phase is to incorporate Company branding goals through both materials and finishes, as well as experiential touchpoint opportunities such as way-finding, public spaces, and innovative design strategies that align with overall messaging strategies without compromising the top-priority requirements of training functionality.” And “Company will provide an existing set of conceptual recommendations to serve as a starting point for facility programming, allowing the team to rapidly move into the Schematic Design phase with an aggressive goal of building completion taking place in the fourth quarter of 2024.”

A: Selection of Interior and exterior building finishes is included in the Design Professional’s scope of work and may include corporate branding elements.

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