J-445-CxA Space Science/Robotics Facility at Columbus State University

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is requesting qualifications for building commissioning services on the J-445 Space Science/Robotics Facility at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, with Statements of Qualifications due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The facility is a 36,000 gross-square-foot space that integrates the Coca-Cola Space Science Center with the university's Robotics Engineering program, sited on the main campus in Muscogee County following demolition of the Turner I/II complex and Health and Wellness Center. The Commissioning Agent will provide services spanning design, construction, and occupancy phases under a Construction Manager at-Risk delivery method. The project incorporates sustainable design requirements under Georgia's Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 and requires Georgia Peach certification. The Commissioning Agent must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and professional liability coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence, and must utilize the Owner's E-Builder project management system for contract administration and coordination with the Design Professional, Construction Manager, and other stakeholders.

The preliminary construction cost limitation is estimated at $16.25 million, subject to revision based on programmatic requirements and funding availability. The contract will be executed using the standard GSFIC Building Commissioning Services Agreement without modification.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Experience and Qualifications (45%), Suitability (30%), and Stability (25%). A Selection Committee will evaluate qualifications on September 8, 2026. Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The Commissioning Agent's services are anticipated to commence upon contract execution.