MGSU, J-469-DP Cochran Campus Domestic Water System Replacement

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is soliciting design professional services for Project No. J-469, the Cochran Campus Domestic Water System Replacement at Middle Georgia State University. The project involves replacing the domestic water storage and distribution system, including all underground piping and a 55-year-old 150,000-gallon tank, while modernizing valves, fittings, and filters. The scope includes full design services from program validation and conceptual design through construction documents and administration. The project utilizes a Design Bid Build delivery method with an estimated construction budget of 4,150,000 dollars. Design services are anticipated to commence in October 2026, with construction documents expected by Spring 2027. The selection process is a multi-step evaluation based on a firm's relevant project experience, suitability for the project, and corporate stability. Finalists will undergo interviews and must attend a mandatory site visit to avoid disqualification. Proposers must submit a qualifications package not exceeding 50 pages in PDF format via the designated USG file sharing portal by August 25, 2026. Required documentation includes a notarized certification form, a minority status and insurance certificate, a project team composition form, and a mandatory E-Verify contractor affidavit. Additionally, firms must provide a password-protected fee proposal by September 22, 2026. The project requires compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 and Georgia Peach certification during commissioning.