[2002-27] RFQP-CM Architecture West Mechanical Systems Improvement

Georgia Institute of Technology's Planning, Design & Construction unit is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (Step 1 of a two-step RFQ/RFP) from firms interested in providing Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) services for Project No. 0535-2025, the Architecture West Mechanical Systems Improvements at the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, with qualifications due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope covers replacement of mechanical systems in a 52,000 gross square foot, 46-year-old building, including replacement of all terminal units, the central air handling unit, new controls, hazardous material abatement, and creation of dedicated electrical infrastructure space. Construction is anticipated during the summer 2027 recess (May–August 2027). The project must comply with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008.

Minimum qualifications require a valid Georgia General Contractor's license, current ratio of 1.0 or higher, Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less for workers' compensation, adequate bonding capacity, current liability insurance with A.M. Best ratings of A− or better and Class V or larger, and absence of debarment or default on public works contracts. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain E-Verify compliance under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1).

The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation is $4.2 million, subject to revision based on final programmatic requirements and funding availability. The projected Guaranteed Maximum Price is $46 million with an estimated fee of $1.231 million.

Step 1 evaluation criteria weight stability (25%), relevant project experience and firm qualifications (45%), and suitability for the project (30%). Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 50 pages, including organizational charts with key personnel resumes, three to five relevant projects of similar scope and complexity, and general management approaches to scheduling, cost control, procurement, and quality assurance. Finalist notification is September 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit for finalists is September 18, 2026. Step 2 (sealed fee proposal and finalist interviews) is October 9, 2026, evaluating relevant experience and team qualifications (50%), proposed management plan (25%), and team communications/project solutions (25%). Proposers must submit notarized Certification and Contractor Affidavit forms and a Proposer's Disclosure Statement addressing conflict-of-interest protocols under Georgia Board of Regents requirements.