DBHDD-038C & DBHDD-038E (DP) East Central Regional Hospital Renovations

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking design professional services for two renovation projects located at the East Central Regional Hospital Campus in Augusta, Georgia. The procurement involves Project No. DBHDD-038C focusing on the Augusta campus renovations and Project No. DBHDD-038E targeting the Gracewood Campus renovations. The total estimated construction cost is $9,456,000, with $6,600,000 allocated for the Augusta campus and $2,856,000 for the Gracewood campus. Design professional services are anticipated to commence in February 2025, with design phase completion later that year and construction targeted for completion by the end of 2025. The scope of work includes interior upgrades such as mechanical/HVAC systems, plumbing, flooring, lighting, carpentry, painting, site work, and ADA accessibility improvements. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm stability, relevant project experience, team qualifications, and overall approach. The RFQ submission deadline is December 5, 2024, with the Selection Committee having already shortlisted four firms: 2KM Architects, Dickinson Architects, Jericho Design Group, and Robertson Loia Roof.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from small, minority, and woman-owned businesses, with contractors utilizing qualified minority subcontractors potentially qualifying for Georgia state income tax credits. Participating firms must be registered to do business in Georgia and have no history of termination or default. The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts as mandated by Georgia law. Minimum qualifications include demonstrable experience in similar hospital renovation projects, professional licensing, and the ability to work collaboratively with DBHDD and hospital staff. The selected design professional will be responsible for comprehensive services including wayfinding, signage, AV, security, and low voltage systems integration. While specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears designed to promote diverse vendor participation. The project will leverage existing hospital infrastructure, with the design team expected to carefully coordinate renovations to minimize disruption to ongoing hospital operations. The comprehensive approach suggests a holistic renovation strategy aimed at modernizing and improving the East Central Regional Hospital's facilities.