GDA-057-PM - New Regulatory Laboratory - Forest Park

The contract involves the provision of program management services by qualified firms for the construction of a new regulatory laboratory at the Georgia Agriculture Terminal and State Farmers' Market in Forest Park, Georgia. The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, acting as the owner on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, seeks firms with demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects of similar scope, emphasizing qualifications, project approach, and overall capability through a multi-step evaluation process. The project is estimated to cost between five and fifteen million dollars, with construction scheduled for completion by August 2028, and will be managed using a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method with a preliminary budget of approximately $34 million. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state laws, including Georgia’s immigration and employment verification statutes, requiring firms to submit affidavits and certifications related to E-Verify and immigration status, and encourages participation from small, minority, and woman-owned businesses. The procurement process is highly structured, requiring proposers to submit a single, comprehensive PDF document not exceeding 50 pages, inclusive of specific completed exhibits such as certification forms, affidavits, and disclosure statements. Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the designated GSFIC/Egnyte portal before the October 23, 2025 deadline. The evaluation criteria focus on the firm's qualifications, relevant experience, project approach, and overall impression, with a points-based system allocating significant weight to qualifications and experience. The process is subjective, with the owner reserving the right to reject any proposals or waive minor irregularities, and negotiations will be conducted with the highest-ranked firm based on the evaluation scores. The contract will be executed under the GSFIC Professional Services Agreement, with no explicit federal FAR clauses or detailed cost breakdowns included in the current documentation, and no specific provisions regarding packaging, marking, or final inspection locations are specified beyond general oversight responsibilities assigned to the Program Manager.