J-446-DB Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrade Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), acting on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is seeking design-build services for Project No. J-446, the Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renewal and Upgrade project located at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. This procurement is a design-build contract focused on critical infrastructure improvements, requiring firms to provide comprehensive design and construction services for the facility. The project involves infrastructure renewal and upgrade work, with potential emphasis on systems modernization, potential technological infrastructure enhancements, and facility improvement strategies. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2025, with proposals due by August 6, 2025, giving potential bidders approximately four weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided information, design-build procurements typically assess technical capability, past performance, project understanding, proposed approach, team qualifications, and cost competitiveness.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to qualified design-build firms without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though standard state procurement practices often include provisions for minority-owned or small business participation. The procurement is specifically located in Fulton County, Georgia, which may influence local participation preferences. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the project suggests significant infrastructure modernization work at Georgia Institute of Technology. The attached government file (J_446_DB Skiles Critical Infrastructure Renew.pdf) likely contains more detailed specifications about integration requirements, existing infrastructure conditions, and potential technology systems that require upgrading. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the available information, infrastructure renewal projects at major research institutions like Georgia Tech typically represent substantial investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on the scope of critical infrastructure upgrades required.