TCSG-413-CxA Athens Tech - Walton Campus

The contract pertains to providing building commissioning services for the Athens Technical College Walton County Campus Renovation, a project with an estimated construction cost of $11,750,000. The scope includes commissioning HVAC, electrical, plumbing, laboratory, renewable energy, and building envelope systems to ensure they meet the Owner’s Project Requirements and sustainability standards, including Georgia Peach certification. The project employs a construction manager at-risk delivery method, and the commissioning agent will coordinate closely with the design team, utilizing the Owner’s Project Management Program, E-Builder, for contract administration. The procurement process is qualifications-based, with evaluation criteria emphasizing experience and qualifications (45%), suitability (30%), and stability (25%), assessed through submitted Statements of Qualifications due by August 5, 2025. The selection committee’s subjective scoring determines the award, with negotiations conducted with the top-ranked firm. The contractual and regulatory framework includes compliance with Georgia’s immigration laws, requiring affidavits of E-Verify use and disclosures of conflicts of interest, criminal history, or debarment. The contract will be governed by the GSFIC Building Commissioning Services Agreement, which must be executed without modifications. Submission requirements specify a single PDF not exceeding 50 pages, including mandatory exhibits certifying compliance, disclosing conflicts, and affirming legal and professional standing. Communication during the procurement is restricted to the designated GSFIC procurement contact, and all expenses for preparing proposals are borne by the submitters. The project’s performance and inspection activities will occur on-site, with the commissioning agent responsible for verifying system performance, preparing reports, and ensuring all systems operate according to standards before final acceptance by the Owner.