UNG BR-68-2601-DB Poultry Instructional Center

The University of North Georgia, through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is soliciting Design-Build (DB) services for Project No. BR-68-2601, the Poultry Instructional Center located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The procurement involves the design and construction of an approximately 3,000 square-foot instructional facility that will include a classroom, laboratory, prep area, equipment area representative of a typical chicken house, offices, restrooms, and support spaces to serve the University's Poultry Science Department. The Request for Qualifications was issued on April 7, 2026, with a qualifications package deadline of April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM; the Selection Committee will notify finalist firms between April 27 and May 5, 2026. Selected finalist firms are required to attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on May 11, 2026, followed by a fee proposal submission deadline of May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with virtual interviews to be conducted on May 27, 2026. Minimum qualifications require firms to demonstrate current bonding capacity, valid Georgia General Contractor licenses, a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, an Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less, liability insurance, and absence from debarment or prior contract termination. The Selection Committee will evaluate submissions based on firm stability (25 percent), relevant project experience and team qualifications (45 percent), and suitability for the project including proximity to the site and local subcontractor market knowledge (30 percent). The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications or proposals and will not be bound unless a mutually acceptable written contract is negotiated and executed.

Reciprocal preference will be applied to Georgia resident businesses in accordance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-3, and participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises is encouraged. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Georgia state law regarding employment authorization by executing a Contractor Affidavit confirming registration with and authorization to use E-Verify throughout the entire contract period. Proposers must complete and submit a Proposer's Disclosure Statement addressing potential conflicts of interest and prior business relationships with the Board of Regents, the Using Agency, or the end-user within the prior two years, as well as a Certification Form sworn under oath confirming the truthfulness of submitted information and the absence of criminal convictions, license suspensions, or government contract defaults within the preceding five years. The Guaranteed Maximum Price is estimated at $1,558,900, with a preliminary stated cost limitation of $1,400,000, subject to revision based on final programmatic requirements and funding availability. Design-Build services are anticipated to commence in Summer 2026 with construction documents completed by Fall 2026. No incumbent contractors or existing technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents.