ABAC_J-447-DP, Renovations for Student Success and Career Services

The contract solicits design professional services for the Renovations for Student Success and Career Services project at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, under Project No. J-477-DP. The procurement is structured as a two-stage process: first, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to evaluate firms based on relevant project experience, suitability to the project, and firm stability, weighted at 45%, 30%, and 25% respectively; second, finalist interviews where the design team’s qualifications, communication effectiveness, and ability to deliver within budget and schedule are assessed, with the first two factors weighted at 50% and 25% respectively, though the third factor lacks a specified percentage. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF package to the BOR Egnyte platform by July 30, 2026, adhering to strict formatting rules including an 11-point minimum font, 8.5 x 11 inch page size, and a 50-page limit. Mandatory submissions include a Certification Form, Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1), a Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status, Project Team Composition, Proposer’s Disclosure Statement, and the Design Professional Fee Proposal Form. The firm must perform at least 50% of architectural design services in-house, demonstrate proficiency in public building design with emphasis on safety, accessibility, and compliance with campus master plan guidelines, and ensure energy efficiency and adaptability for evolving academic technology. Professional liability insurance with specified coverage amounts and deductibles is required, and all submissions are subject to Georgia’s Open Records Act, rendering confidentiality claims non-binding. Fee proposals will only be requested from finalists and must follow the prescribed form, covering programming, basic design, reimbursable expenses, additional consultants, and construction administration services as fixed or not-to-exceed lump sums, serving as a basis for negotiation. The project is estimated to begin in October 2026, with construction documents targeted for completion in June 2027, contingent on funding availability. A mandatory site visit for finalists is scheduled for August 20, 2026, and all questions must be submitted in writing to Tim Carpenter by July 23, 2026. Proposals are evaluated by a Selection Committee representing the Board of Regents, ABAC, and GSFIC, and the solicitation is governed by state and federal legal requirements