GBI-088 Central Crime Lab Medical Examiner Building and Lab Expansion ¿ Phase I

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) is seeking design professional services for the GBI-088 Central Crime Lab Medical Examiner Building and Lab Expansion - Phase I project located in Dry Branch, Georgia. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targeting design firms capable of expanding the existing Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) central crime laboratory by approximately 36,179 square feet. Key project deliverables include designing a new morgue structure with a 6-station autopsy suite, 2-station special autopsy area, various coolers, CT and Lodox scanning capabilities, and supporting functional spaces. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2025, with Statements of Qualifications due by February 13, 2025, and finalist interviews scheduled for March 6, 2025. Interested firms must be prepared to use the Owner's Project Management Program (E-Builder) for contract administration and comply with the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008. The project will be delivered through a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CM/GC) method and requires Georgia Peach certification with commissioning.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) for all project phases is estimated at $40,000,000, with current funding allocated only for the design phase. The anticipated Phase I construction cost is approximately $39,000,000, subject to funding availability. The project is located in Bibb County and encompasses multiple future phases, including Phase II, which will add 31,858 square feet of new lab space, and Phase III, which will involve renovating 17,041 square feet of existing building space. A comprehensive feasibility study assessing space and growth needs for the Central Georgia Lab and Morgue has been completed and will be shared with shortlisted firms. The project represents a significant investment in forensic and medical examination infrastructure, with potential long-term implications for regional crime investigation and medical examiner capabilities.