[2011-25 GTFI RFQP-DP] GT Zelnak Basketball Headquarters Renovation & Expansion

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for design professional services for the GT Zelnak Basketball Headquarters Renovation & Expansion project located in Atlanta, Fulton County. The procurement follows a two-step process, with design professionals first submitting qualifications packages by January 14, 2025, at noon EST, followed by proposals from shortlisted firms. The project involves approximately 50,000 square feet of construction, including 40,000 square feet of renovation and 10,000 square feet of new construction, focused on improving facilities for men's and women's basketball programs. Specific project elements include new offices, expanded strength and conditioning areas, sports medicine facilities, film review rooms, and team lounges. Respondents must demonstrate capability in comprehensive design services, with a preliminary construction cost limitation of $17.8 million and an anticipated design professional base fee of approximately $1.5 million. Mandatory requirements include incorporating sustainable design standards (LEED Gold certifiable) and compliance with the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008. Key project milestones include a mandatory pre-proposal site visit for finalists on January 29, 2025, final proposals due February 19, 2025, and interviews scheduled for February 26, 2025, with targeted construction beginning in February 2026 and facility completion by December 2026.

While no specific set-aside percentages are mandated, Georgia Tech encourages diversity among design teams and will require embodied carbon usage reporting. The project does not have explicit minority or women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation targets, though firms are encouraged to demonstrate team diversity. Potential respondents must have valid Georgia State Registration and provide comprehensive documentation, including a Proposer's Disclosure Statement detailing any potential conflicts of interest with the Board of Regents. The project will be contracted through GT Facilities Inc. using an AIA B133 contract, with funding sourced through donor philanthropy. A commissioning agent will be contracted separately through existing contracts prior to Schematic Design completion. Respondents must provide professional liability insurance, verify E-Verify compliance, and submit detailed team composition documentation. The design professional will be responsible for coordination with Georgia Tech Athletics Department, GT Design and Construction, and potentially the GT Fire Department and City of Atlanta for permitting requirements.