GDC-177/171E CXA

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), is issuing a one-step Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure commissioning agent services for two kitchen renovation projects at state correctional facilities. The two projects are GDC-177 at Rutledge State Prison in Columbus, Georgia (estimated construction cost of $7,900,000) and GDC-171E at Hays State Prison in Trion, Georgia (estimated construction cost of $12,000,000). The commissioning services will encompass Phase One activities including development of Owner's Project Requirements and review of Basis of Design, as well as Phase Two activities covering design and construction phase commissioning operations. Required deliverables include comprehensive review of mechanical, HVAC control, plumbing, electrical, and building envelope systems in accordance with a provided commissioning checklist, with services anticipated to commence in March 2026. Qualified firms must maintain current Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Professional Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and must obtain Georgia Peach certification for commissioning. The Selection Committee will evaluate submissions based on firm stability (25%), experience and qualifications (45%), and suitability for the project (30%), with submissions limited to 50 pages in PDF format uploaded to the GSFIC Egnyte FTP site. Key deadlines include January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM for written questions, February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM for Statement of Qualifications submission, and February 13, 2026 for final selection announcement.

The RFQ does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories; however, all responding firms must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide proof of non-debarment status. The projects must incorporate requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008, and the contract will be executed using the GSFIC Building Commissioning Services Agreement without modification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, nor are specific technology integration requirements detailed. While the estimated construction costs for the two projects total approximately $19,900,000, the specific contract award value or budget range for the commissioning services is not explicitly stated in the RFQ. The GSFIC reserves the right to negotiate contract terms with the highest-ranked firm and may proceed to subsequent firms if necessary until mutual agreement is reached.