Air Handling Units & Boiler Replacement - Colwell

The Georgia Department of Corrections is soliciting responses from registered engineers and architects for professional design and construction administration services on an Air Handling Units and Boiler Replacement project at Colwell Correctional Facility (Colwell PDC) in Blairsville, Georgia, with responses due May 19, 2022 at 3 p.m. EST.

Firms must be licensed to practice engineering or architecture with a principal office in Georgia. All contractors and subcontractors must register with and maintain E-Verify compliance throughout the contract period; failure to do so constitutes material breach. Contractor Affidavits must be notarized and executed before submission.

The scope encompasses design and construction administration for two HVAC systems and one heating boiler system. Deliverables include schematic design, design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction contract administration. The mechanical systems specification includes one multi-zone air handling unit, one AHU with end terminal devices, one heating boiler, digital controls with local display capability and future Building Automation System integration, air sterilization for the AHUs, and commissioning of all mechanical systems.

Responses must include a letter of interest, current GSA Standard Form 330 (Architect/Engineer Questionnaire), and a notarized executed Contractor Affidavit. Submissions are mailed to Fred Hastings, MEP Project Manager 2, at the Georgia Department of Corrections, 2 Engineering and Construction Services, P.O. Box 1529, 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029, with a digital copy required via email to Frederick.Hastings@GDC.GA.GOV. Late submissions are nonresponsive.

The Department will conduct initial qualification evaluation, followed by interviews with three or more highly qualified firms and optional site visits. Selection criteria include organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time requirements, budget limitations, and professional experience. The Georgia Department of Corrections reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications and waive technicalities at its discretion. Contact Fred Hastings at (678) 628-6581 for additional information.