RFQ advertisement_Rutledge Kitchen Renovation.pdf

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Engineering and Construction Services

PO Box 1539, 300 Patrol Road, Lies Hall Forsyth, Georgia 31029

Phone 478-992-2926

Brian P. Kemp Tyrone Oliver Governor Commissioner

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-24-Rutl-SP-046-DP Rutledge SP Kitchen Renovation

Rutledge State Prison 7175 Manor Rd

Columbus, GA, 31907

General Project Description: This project includes the design and construction administration of the Kitchen renovation at Rutledge State Prison. The DP will Design/Scope

1. Design for demolition and installation of floor and underground utilities.

2. Demolition and replacement of drain lines from kitchen to existing grease trap.

3. Replacement and upgrade of existing equipment.

4. Installation of HVAC system

5. Installation of CCTV

6. Replacement of security doors, hardware, and locks.

7. Replacement of security windows.

8. Demolition and replacement of cooler and freezers to include cooling systems.

9. Repair and resurface CMU Walls.

10. Demolition and replacement of existing ceilings.

11. Demolition and replacement of existing lighting.

12. Renovate both loading docks to include roll up doors, dock bumpers, bollards, and asphalt.

13. Renovate freight elevator.

14. Install ramp at loading dock to replace existing wooden steps.

15. Install dry storage cooler.

16. Install kitchen warehouse ventilation system.

17. Install Pulper system.

All packages should be mailed to the address provided. No “in person” delivered packages will be accepted. You are also required to email a digital copy by the due date to alan.powell@GDC.GA.GOV. Should either the mailed copy or emailed copy be submitted late the firm will be considered nonresponsive.

To become responsive your firm must be present at the mandatory site visit for Design Professionals on June 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM. This site visit will occur prior to the date the responses are due. One digital camara, one measuring device, and one flashlight are the only items allowed to enter the facility. Cell phones are not permitted.

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:

Alan Shawn Powell Project Manager 2

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:

Alan Shawn Powell, Project Manager 2 Engineering and Construction Services

Georgia Department of Corrections (478)342-2981

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.

mailto:alan.powell@GDC.GA.GOV

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. Your firm’s fee proposal is due by the end of your scheduled interview time. It must be sealed and mailed to the address listed above. Your firm will become nonresponsive if the proposal is not received on time.

Written/emailed responses will be considered if received by the GDC point of contact Alan Shawn Powell at the above address not later than 3 PM, EST, June 24, 2024. 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.