Rogers SP RFQ.docx

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-ROGERS-SP-008

Locking Control Upgrade Design Rogers State Prison

1978 GA-147

Reidsville, GA, 30453

General Project Description: This project includes the design of the Locking Control System Upgrade. The DP will Design/Scope

1. Campus wide Locking Control Upgrade

2. New surface mounted lock enclosures and locks with new mogul cylinders and new call buttons in offender cells.

3. Replace door position switches.

4. Replace all door hinges.

5. Upgrade all existing locking controls with a PLC-based system and new touchscreen workstations.

6. Design so that Central Control can perform a takeover of all local control stations.

7. New paging system, intercoms, and all needed components.

8. New millwork with stainless steel countertops in all control rooms.

9. Integrate controls on workstations for utilities (lighting, exhaust fans, water control)

10. Integrate camera call ups.

11. Replacement of gate operators and locks on all vehicle entrances.

12. Replacement of pedestrian gate locks.

13. Include a footage allowance for the replacement of damaged wiring/raceways.

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 john.kelsey@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 May 30, 2024. 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:

John Kelsey / Project Manager 2 john.kelsey@gdc.ga.gov

(478) 297-5794 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:

Jason Mullis / Senior Manager, Security Electronics jason.mullis@gdc.ga.gov

(478) 297-3052 Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections

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. Your firm’s proposal is due by the end of your scheduled interview time. It must be sealed and mailed to the address listed above. You are also required to email a digital copy by the due date to john.kelsey@gdc.ga.gov. 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 (John Kelsey) at the above address not later than June 13, 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.