GDC-181B-DP Transitional Center - Savannah, Georgia

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, acting on behalf of the Georgia Department of Corrections, is soliciting Design Professional Services for Project No. GDC-181B-DP to create the Savannah Transitional Center in Savannah, Georgia. The project involves the renovation and conversion of approximately 30,900 square feet of existing office and warehouse space into a medium-security residential program for roughly 150 residents. The scope includes the installation of modular construction cells, dayrooms, classrooms, and a light-use residential kitchen, as well as comprehensive technical evaluations of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems. The preliminary construction cost for the project is estimated at 25 million dollars. Eligible firms must be registered to do business in Georgia, hold all necessary professional licenses, and have no history of debarment or default on public works contracts. The selection process consists of a two-stage evaluation: an initial Statement of Qualifications scored on project experience, approach, and corporate stability, followed by finalist interviews focusing on qualifications, project approach, and overall impression. Selected professionals must comply with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 and obtain Georgia Peach certification. Contract administration will be managed through the e-Builder Project Management Program, and the final agreement will be based on the GSFIC Design Professional Contract Agreement.