Hays State Prison Kitchen/Dining Room Renovations

The Georgia Department of Corrections is soliciting responses from registered engineers and architects for professional design services on the Kitchen/Dining Room Renovations project at Hays State Prison (GDC-23-HAYS-SP-002-DP), with responses due July 13, 2022.

Qualified respondents must be established firms licensed to practice engineering or architecture with a principal office in the State of Georgia. The scope encompasses an environmental survey for asbestos-containing materials, lead paint, and mold; full demolition and replacement of waste piping, floor finishes, grease trap system, wall finishes, resinous floors and walls in designated areas, kitchen equipment and hoods, lighting, HVAC systems, fire sprinkler alterations, fire alarms, camera systems, door locking systems, electrical panels, natural gas distribution, water heaters, water service lines, and loading dock finishes with two new levelers. Design services include schematic design, design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance and negotiation, and construction contract administration. The design must incorporate a plan to maintain temporary daily kitchen operations during construction. The facility houses 1,200 offenders and currently prepares three meals per day.

The stated cost limitation is estimated at $5.6 million. The project is located at 777 Underwood Drive, Trion, Georgia, in Candler County.

Selection criteria are based on organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time requirements, budget limitations, and professional experience. Following initial qualification evaluations, three or more highly qualified firms will be invited for interviews, with an optional site visit available for selected firms. Required submissions include a letter of interest, the current Architect/Engineer Questionnaire (GSA Standard Form 330), and a notarized, executed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1). Firms are restricted from contacting department representatives other than those designated.