Waterline & Underground Heat Loop Ware SP

The Georgia Department of Corrections is soliciting qualifications from registered engineers and architects for professional design services on the Waterline & Underground Heat Loop Replacement Project at Ware State Prison, with responses due August 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Respondents must be licensed to practice engineering or architecture with a principal office established in Georgia.

The project, designated GDC-22-WARE-SP-014, involves replacement of the existing water main and underground heating loop serving dormitory housing and administrative buildings within the security fence at 3620 North Harris Road, Waycross, Georgia. The scope of design services includes schematic design and design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction contract administration.

Responses must include a letter of interest, a current Architect/Engineer Questionnaire (GSA Standard Form 330), and a notarized executed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A 13-10-91(b)(1). Emailed responses are preferred and should be directed to Eric Olson, Project Manager, at Eric.olson@gdc.ga.gov. The GDC will evaluate initial qualifications and invite three or more highly qualified firms for interviews. An optional site visit is available for selected firms.

Selection criteria include organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time requirements, budget limitations, and professional experience. The GDC reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications and to waive technicalities and informalities at its discretion. Responses that do not contain fully responsive submittal information may result in disqualification.