DBHDD-038J Building Renovation at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) is seeking Design Professional Services for the DBHDD-038J West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Building Renovation project on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). This procurement follows a two-step selection process requiring firms to submit Statements of Qualifications by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with finalist interviews scheduled for March 18, 2025. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is set for March 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The project involves comprehensive building upgrades across multiple facilities serving 154 Forensic and 40 Adult Mental Health patients, including interior/exterior renovations, painting, flooring replacement, door upgrades, lighting improvements, ceiling repairs, casework, signage, and plumbing modifications. The selection process will evaluate firms based on three key criteria: organizational stability (25%), project experience and team qualifications (45%), and approach/suitability (30%). The project will utilize a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) delivery method and requires Georgia Peach certification with commissioning, with design professional services anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) for construction is estimated at $7,420,000, subject to potential revisions based on final programmatic requirements and funding availability. Selected firms must comply with the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 and will be required to use GSFIC's e-Builder project management system for contract administration. No incumbent vendors are specified in the documentation. The project involves renovation of existing healthcare facilities, suggesting potential integration with current infrastructure and technology within the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital complex. Firms responding to this opportunity must demonstrate substantial experience in healthcare facility renovation, with a particular focus on mental health and forensic patient care environments, and the ability to meet stringent state and healthcare regulatory requirements.