GSC J-432 DP Campuswide HVAC and Electrical Systems Renewal

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The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR), on behalf of Gordon State College (GSC), is seeking Design Professional Services for Project No. J-432, "Campuswide HVAC and Electrical Systems Renewal" at the GSC campus in Barnesville, Georgia. The project will involve major HVAC system renewal for three existing instructional and student support buildings, as well as replacement of equipment in another building. The selected design professional firm will be expected to provide a range of design services, including programming, basic design, additional/specialty consultant services, and construction administration. The preliminary construction cost for the project is estimated at $3,170,000, and the design professional base fee is estimated at approximately $240,000. Statements of Qualifications are due by August 2, 2024, and the selected firm will be expected to begin services in Fall 2024, with construction documents anticipated for completion in Spring 2025. The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts, and the selected firm must be able to meet the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008.

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The contract opportunity is located in Lamar County, Georgia, and interested firms must submit their statements of qualifications electronically. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all submissions. The contract documents include several exhibits, such as a Certification Form, a Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status Form, and a Project Team Composition Form, which require firms to disclose information related to conflicts of interest, minority/women-owned business status, and proposed team composition. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the forms indicate the Owner's interest in minority and women-owned businesses. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the available funding sources and budget ranges are not provided in the materials.