DOT-136-DP GDOT District-7 Administration Office

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), acting on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is soliciting qualified firms to provide Design Professional Services for the construction of a new District-7 Administration Office in Atlanta, Georgia, designated as Project No. DOT-136. The project involves replacing an existing facility with a new approximately 78,000-square-foot, multi-story building located adjacent to the Traffic Management Center at 935 East United Avenue, designed to accommodate staff offices, conference and training rooms, break areas, storage, and supporting functions. The solicitation, identified as RFQ No. PE-40900-RFQC-2026-000000212, is an open request for qualifications with a submission deadline of July 27, 2026, targeting firms with proven experience in delivering complex architectural design services, particularly for public sector facilities. Proposers must be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, hold all required state licenses, and certify they are not debarred, suspended, or in default on any public contract. The selection process is merit-based, with the highest-ranked firm determined by a 45% weighting on project experience and team qualifications, followed by evaluation of design approach, project management capability, sustainability integration, and construction administration process. All selected firms are required to execute the GSFIC Design Professional Contract Agreement without modification and must use the Owner’s e-Builder platform for all administrative functions, including RFIs, change orders, payment applications, and non-compliance notifications. Contract performance is expected to begin in October 2026, with construction documents targeted for completion in the third quarter of 2027, and construction estimated to last approximately 14 months. A preliminary construction cost limit of $22 million has been established, although final design scope remains subject to budgetary constraints and programmatic adjustments. Pricing is not fixed in the solicitation; instead, the highest-ranked firm will enter into fee negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable compensation structure. Compliance with federal and state labor standards is mandatory, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements due to federal funding and adherence to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 and Georgia’s Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Contractors must register for and maintain active participation in E-Verify, and any cessation of use constitutes a material breach. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file not exceeding 50 pages,