GBA-198B-5G New State Prison Private Cellular Design & Implementation

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), acting on behalf of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), is seeking design and implementation services for a private cellular 5G solution at a new state prison located in Davisboro, Georgia. The project, designated as GBA-198B, involves creating a secure, isolated telecommunications infrastructure utilizing CBRS (b48/n48 spectrum) across an 800,000 square foot facility spanning thirteen buildings on a 200-acre site. Proposers must provide comprehensive telecommunications solutions with coverage required inside buildings and outdoor areas within the perimeter double fence. The procurement follows a two-step process, with a Statement of Qualifications due on June 3, 2025, followed by interviews and design/implementation proposals for finalist firms. Evaluation criteria will include qualifications (50 points), project approach (25 points), and overall impression (25 points), with a separate 100-point scoring for cost proposals. Minimum qualifications include being registered to do business in Georgia, demonstrating sufficient bonding capacity, and maintaining specific commercial general liability insurance coverage. Proposers must exhibit extensive experience with private 5G network communications projects and submit detailed technical documentation including product datasheets, device layouts, RF propagation plans, and warranty documents.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project's network cabling will be provided by the construction manager using Power over Ethernet (POE++), with proposers instructed to exclude cabling costs from their proposals. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the procurement targets a comprehensive telecommunications solution for a new correctional facility. The project timeline targets completion in the first quarter of 2027, indicating a significant long-term commitment to developing a sophisticated communications infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the complex nature of the project involving 5G technology, secure telecommunications, and extensive facility coverage suggests a substantial investment. The procurement appears focused on selecting a technically proficient vendor capable of delivering a secure, reliable, and comprehensive telecommunications solution for the new state prison facility.