TCSG-421-DP Hugh M. Gillis Expansion

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is seeking firms to provide Design Professional Services for the TCSG-421 SOE Hugh M. Gillis Expansion project in Vidalia, Georgia. This two-step procurement process involves firms first submitting Statements of Qualifications, with finalist firms then invited for interviews. The project aims to expand the existing classroom and lab space at the Southeastern Technical College campus to allow the acceptance of an additional 140 students in Practical Nursing, ASN Bridge, and ASN Traditional Programs. The design services are expected to commence in January 2025, with the design phase to be completed by August 2025, construction to start in August 2025, and the building to be open for occupancy by August 2026. The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts. The evaluation criteria include the firm's stability, project experience and team qualifications (45%), approach and suitability (30%), and previous performance (25%).

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The shortlisted firms are 2WR - UG, Cogdell & Mendrala Architects, Ellis, Ricket and Associates, and JMA Architecture Inc., but no further details are provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the available budget range for the project.