GDC-181C-DP, New Transitional Center, Warner Robins

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as “Owner”, on behalf the Georgia Department of Corrections “Using Agency” or ''GDC''), is seeking firms interested in providing Design Professional Services for a project known as Project No. GDC-181C-DP, New Transitional Center located in Warner Robins, Georgia.

The proposed project consists of a new Transitional Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. The facility is intended to establish a new standard for future GDC Transitional Centers by integrating secure residential accommodations, effective operational planning, and comprehensive reentry programming within a purpose-built environment.

The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) or construction cost of the Project is estimated at **$25,000,000**.

The proposed facility will include residential housing, dayrooms and common areas, classrooms and educational spaces, individual and group counseling rooms, employment preparation and case-management areas, bathrooms and showers, residential type kitchen and dining facilities, laundry facilities, and other support spaces necessary for the operation of the Transitional Center. Administrative offices, staff support areas, intake and orientation spaces, and visitation areas will be incorporated. Resident capacity, building area, housing configuration, and the final space program will be determined through programming in coordination with GDC/GSFIC.

The design will prioritize durable materials, accessible facilities, maintainable building systems, energy efficiency, and responsible lifecycle costs. The selected Design Professional will also evaluate opportunities for future expansion and adaptation to changing program needs.

The delivery method for this Project will be Construction Manager-at-Risk (CM/GC), and, at a minimum, will employ the services of a Design Professional and a Commissioning Agent, in addition to the services of a CM/GC.

The project will incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18) and it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so. Further, Georgia Peach certification is required with commissioning.

The DP shall be required to use the Owner’s free Project Management Program, E-Builder, for contract administration processes including, but not limited to, Requests for Information, Change Orders, Payment Applications, Notices of Non-Compliance and Incumberance Records.

Submission method

Firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete qualifications package to a GSFIC ftp site. The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages. Licenses and forms do not count against the page count. Printed copies will not be accepted.

Upload link: https://gsfic.egnyte.com/ul/pNZmp64ims

Evaluation (Step I)

• 25% - Stability
• 45% - Project Experience and Team Qualifications
• 30% - Approach & Suitability

Evaluation (Step II)

• 50% Qualifications & Experience
• 25% Project Approach
• 25% Overall Impression

The Design Professional’s services are anticipated to commence upon contract execution and are expected to last around 11 months. The construction duration is estimated to be 12 months.

A pre-proposal site visit may be conducted by the Owner and, if so, attendance of finalist firms will be **mandatory**.