26-264 Architectural Design Services for Augusta Richmond County Joint Operations Center

The State of Georgia, through Richmond County, is soliciting architectural design services via a Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQP) for the Augusta Richmond County Joint Operations Center project located at 3310 Old Louisville Road, Augusta, Georgia 30901. The procurement seeks a qualified design firm to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for the conversion of the Southside Elementary Media Center into a modern Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the renovation of existing restroom facilities to include shower installations, along with the development of an additional parking area. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering detailed design plans and specifications that meet the functional and operational requirements of an emergency operations facility, demonstrating expertise in emergency management infrastructure, government building conversions, and public sector projects. Key evaluation criteria include the design firm's relevant experience with emergency operations facilities, project team credentials, and demonstrated understanding of EOC operational requirements. Interested firms must submit qualifications and proposals that clearly articulate their understanding of the project scope and their capability to execute the work. The posting was released on March 10, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 7, 2026.

The RFQP document does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or existing technology integration requirements within the available materials. Similarly, specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Firms interested in pursuing this engagement should obtain the complete RFQP document (26_264_RFQP.pdf) to review comprehensive requirements, pricing terms, contract duration specifications, submission procedures, and any additional qualification thresholds or evaluation criteria that may impact their proposal development and competitive positioning.