J-446-CxA - Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renewal - Georgia Tech

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, procuring on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is requesting qualifications for building commissioning services on Project J-446, Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrade at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, with statements of qualifications due August 25, 2026.

Georgia-based firms receive reciprocal preference. The Owner encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and small business enterprises, though no mandatory set-aside or participation goal is stated.

The scope covers commissioning services for a 140,000 gross square foot instructional facility undergoing critical infrastructure renewal. Phase One encompasses development of the Owner's Project Requirements and review of the Design Professional's Basis of Design. Phase Two includes design-phase reviews, construction-phase checklists, functional testing, and occupancy verification across mechanical systems, building envelope, electrical systems, laboratory systems, plumbing systems, and renewable energy systems. The project involves HVAC upgrades addressing indoor air quality, electrical and plumbing system replacements, building envelope repairs, and selective demolition and renovation.

The estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price is $17.77 million with preliminary construction cost of $16.3 million. Construction is anticipated to commence in January 2027. The contract will be executed using the standard GSFIC Building Commissioning Services Agreement without modification.

Minimum qualifications require current commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and professional liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence. Firms must comply with E-Verify and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act provisions and meet Georgia Peach certification and Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act requirements.

Evaluation criteria are stability (25%), experience and qualifications with emphasis on commissioning comparable facilities and experience with Georgia or similarly structured organizations (45%), and suitability to the project (30%). Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Submissions must be uploaded electronically in PDF format to the GSFIC Egnyte FTP site and not exceed 50 pages excluding licenses and forms. Evaluation is anticipated by August 31, 2026.