GCSU J-461-DB Arts & Sciences Renovation

Georgia College and State University (GCSU), a Board of Regents institution in Milledgeville, Georgia, is seeking a design-build firm to provide Design-Build Services for Project No. J-461-DB Arts & Sciences Renovation. The project involves targeted interior renovations of approximately 30,000 gross square feet within the 125,000 gross square foot Arts & Sciences building, including upgrades to general classrooms, an auditorium, and public-facing spaces with replacements of lighting, audiovisual and instructional technology, finishes, fixtures, furniture, and equipment. The design-build team must include a Design Principal, General Contractor or Construction Manager, and a Commissioning Agent. Minimum qualifications for responding firms include valid Georgia General Contractor licenses, current liability insurance, bonding capacity equal to or greater than $3,650,000 (the preliminary stated cost limitation), a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, an Experience Modification Rating of 1.2 or less, and certification of non-debarment. The Statements of Qualifications were due April 16, 2026 by 2:00 PM, with finalist notification occurring between April 16-24, 2026. Finalist evaluation will follow a two-step process: Step I weighs firm stability (25 percent), relevant project experience and qualifications (45 percent), and suitability for the project including size, resources, and local market knowledge (30 percent); Step II evaluation of finalist interviews will assess relevant experience and qualifications of the proposed project team (50 percent), proposed management plan (25 percent), and team communications and project solutions (25 percent). A mandatory pre-proposal site visit for finalists was scheduled for April 30, 2026, with a deadline for site visit questions on May 5, 2026. Fee proposals were due May 18, 2026, followed by finalist interviews on May 19, 2026. Design services are anticipated to commence in June 2026 with construction documents completed by December 2026, and construction phased to allow building occupancy during the project with completion targeted for the 2027 Fall semester.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or other designated entity categories, meaning the opportunity is available to all qualified firms meeting the minimum qualifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The project will incorporate requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act (SB 130) but will not pursue LEED Certification, though no specific existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documents. The Guaranteed Maximum Price is estimated at $3,990,000 with the preliminary stated cost limitation of $3,650,000, subject to revision based on final programmatic requirements and funding availability. Compensation for the selected design-build firm will consist of three fixed-fee components: a Design Consultants Fee for basic design services and construction administration, a Pre-Construction Fee representing gross profit for pre-construction consulting services, and a Construction Fee representing gross profit for construction services, with additional reimbursement for pre-construction costs and expenses and construction overhead costs up to specified maximum amounts. The successful firm will be selected through the competitive process following completion of finalist interviews, with negotiations initiated with the highest-ranked firm toward a mutually acceptable contract agreement.