GDC-24-Dodge-SP-006

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This state and local contracting opportunity is a request for qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) for professional design services to upgrade the locking control system at the Dodge State Prison in Douglas County, Georgia. The project scope includes a campus-wide upgrade of the locking controls, replacement of door components, upgrade to a PLC-based system with new touchscreen workstations, integration of utilities and camera controls, and replacement of gate operators and pedestrian gate locks. Qualified firms must submit a letter of interest, SF 330 form, and a notarized Contractor Affidavit by the June 20, 2024 due date. A mandatory site visit for design professionals is scheduled for June 6, 2024, where only limited equipment will be allowed to enter the facility. GDC will invite three or more highly qualified firms for interviews, and their sealed proposals must be submitted by the end of the interview time. Selection criteria will be based on factors such as organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time/budget requirements, and professional experience.

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This opportunity is open to established, licensed engineering or architecture firms with a principal office in Georgia. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The budget range or possible award value for this project is also not provided in the information given.