2041-24_Smith & Howell Residence Halls Commissioning Services

This opportunity is for Commissioning Authority (CxA) services for the Smith & Howell Residence Halls Renovation project at the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The procurement is a two-step process, with firms first submitting qualifications and then shortlisted firms being invited to submit proposals. The CxA services are expected to commence in Summer 2024 and continue through Summer 2029, covering the full design, construction, and occupancy phases of the project. Key objectives include commissioning of HVAC systems, controls, and TAB, as well as supporting sustainability initiatives to achieve a LEED Gold or better certification. Qualified firms must demonstrate experience with commissioning buildings over 50,000 square feet. The CxA fee is estimated at $600,000, and the successful firm will be selected based on their proposed commissioning plan, project team qualifications, and interview performance.

The procurement is open to all qualified firms, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The shortlisted firms for the RFP stage include AHA Consulting Engineers, CBRE Design Collective, Farnsworth Group, and Setty. The contract will be awarded to Farnsworth Group in the form of a Board of Regents Commissioning Authority contract, with an approximate lump sum amount of $580,000 and a period of performance from July 2024 to June 2029. No additional details are provided regarding pricing terms, incumbents, or funding sources.