TCSG-435-DP TCSG Systemwide MRR Projects

Georgia State Financing
& Investment Commission
Request for Qualifications
RFQ No. TCSG-435-DP
(Step I)
And
Request for Interviews
(Step II)
To Provide
Design Professional Services
for
Project No. TCSG-435
Major Rehabilitation & Renovation (MRR) Design Services
Technical College of Georgia
Campuses Systemwide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PROJECT FACT SHEET
II. RFQ OVERVIEW
1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
2. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
3. TERMS
III. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
1. QUESTIONS
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3. EVALUATION CRITERIA
4. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENTS
5. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
6. FINALIST NOTIFICATION
IV. REQUEST FOR INTERVIEW (FROM QUALIFIED FINALIST)
1. QUESTIONS
2. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT
3. INTERVIEW INFORMATION
4. CRITERIA FOR THE EVALUATION OF FIRMS
5. FINAL SELECTION
V. EXHIBITS
1. Exhibit A - Certification Form
2. Exhibit B - Contractor Affidavit Under O.C.G.A 13-10-91(b)(1)
3. Exhibit C - Disclosure Statement

I. PROJECT FACT SHEET
Design Professional Services RFQ No. TCSG-435-DP
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner's best estimate of the schedule that will be followed.
All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as
the Owner deems necessary.
STEP I
Date Time Activity
April 2, 2026 TBD RFQ/RFP issued
April 9, 2026 2:00 PM Deadline for written questions
Statement of Qualifications Due
April 20, 2026 2:00 PM
Evaluation of Qualifications
April 27, 2026 9:30 AM
STEP II
April 27, 2026 ---- Announcement of finalist firms
May 1, 2026 10:30 AM Pre-Interview (remote Teams Meeting) for finalist
Owner interviews finalist firms (remote via Teams)
May 13, 2026 TBD
GSFIC POINT OF
CO C
Jeff Lacks
jeff.lacks@gsfic.ga.gov
770-550-3774
EGNYTE UPLOAD
LINK
Upload one (1) electronic copy of the complete package in .pdf format onto the GSFIC / Egnyte ftp site by
selecting this link: https://gsfic.egnyte.com/ul/pNZmp64ims and following the upload instructions
provided below.
Click on the provided link above, when the page opens, enter name, email address, and company name,
click "Continue."
Drag and drop your file or click the "Browse" button to select a document from your computer. You should
see an upload progress bar and when it gets to 100% the upload is complete.

II. RFQ OVERVIEW
Design Professional Services
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as "Owner", on behalf the Technical
College System of Georgia ("Using Agency" or ''TCSG''), is seeking firms interested in providing Design
Professional Services for a projects known as Project No. TCSG-435 Major Rehabilitation and
Renovation Design Services, TCSG Campuses Systemwide.
1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking to engage an appropriate number of qualified
firms to provide design professional services for a group of projects funded thru the AFY2026 Supplemental
Major Repair and Renovation (MRR) appropriation. This appropriation provides funding to address critically
deferred maintenance and infrastructure renewal needs across TCSG's statewide facilities portfolio.
TCSG has identified approximately seventy (70) projects anticipated to be delivered across twenty-two (22)
technical colleges statewide. While a substantial portion of the identified projects involve replacement of
aging HVAC systems, project types will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
* HVAC system replacement and modernization
* Roof replacement and building envelope remediation
* Parking lot repair, replacement, and site improvements
* Interior renovations and associated building system upgrades
Given the number of projects, geographic distribution of campuses, and required delivery schedule, multiple
firms will be selected based on the respondent's demonstrated competence and qualifications providing
some or all the anticipated design disciplines listed below:
* Mechanical Engineering - MEP (HVAC-focused)
* Roofing and Building Envelope Design
* Civil Engineering (site and parking lot improvements)
* Full-Service Architecture/Engineering (A/E)
Project Budget:
While TCSG was appropriated $48,000,000 to accomplish these projects across their system, individual
project budgets will be established on a project-by-project basis, depending on final programmatic
requirements, available funding, and other applicable circumstances. While the cost of work across the
TCSG system associated with the various design disciplines could vary depending upon the needs of
TCSG, a breakdown of the estimated value of the scopes of work and anticipated number of projects by
discipline to be addressed systemwide are generally as follows:
Est. Total Approximate
Design Discipline Project Cost # of projects
* Full-Service Architecture/Engineering (A/E Services) $ 6,000,000 11 Projects
* Mechanical Engineering - MEP (HVAC-focused) $27,000,000 44 Projects
* Civil Engineering (site and parking lot improvements) $ 6,000,000 4 Projects
* Roofing and Building Envelope Design $ 9,000,000 11 Projects
Project Delivery Method:
These projects are likely to be delivered using the design-bid-build delivery method, as determined by the
needs of the Owner. Project teams could also include the services of a Commissioning Agent in addition to

a General Contractor.
Project Schedule:
Once final selections are made, the Owner will begin to issue project specific contracts. TCSG is targeting
June of 2026 to begin issuing contracts for various projects. While projects will be phased over some period
of time, there is an interest in accelerating the schedule for these projects to the extent possible (All of the
dates above are estimates which are subject to change).
Contract Information
It is envisioned that contracts will be limited to one design firm per campus. However, there would not be a
limit to the number of projects on a given campus or the number of campuses a design firm could be
assigned to work with. Being selected does not guarantee the award of any projects, nor does it establish
a minimum or guaranteed dollar amount. Prior to any actual work being undertaken, the Owner will issue a
project specific, mutually agreed upon "Contract". The Contract will set out the specific scope of services,
conditions for completion of the services, the time for completion of services, and the contract sum. In
addition to design services, the firm may be tasked with other services depending upon the needs of the
Owner.
Sustainable Approach:
While these projects are not subject to the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction
Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18), it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and
construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so.
Owner's Project Management Program (e-Builder)
The DP shall be required to use the Owner's free Project Management Program, E-Builder, for contract
administration processes including, but not limited to, Requests for Information, Change Orders, Payment
Applications, Notices of Non-Compliance and Incumberance Records.
2. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Selection of the DP will be a multi-step process. GSFIC will generally follow the requirements of Georgia
Code Title 50 Chapter 22 with respect to the selection of DP for the proposed project.
Step I - Request for Qualifications
The selection process starts with the Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"). Interested firms shall submit
Statements of Qualifications. Firms meeting the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the RFQ will have their
Statements of Qualifications reviewed by Selection Committee consisting of representatives of the Using
Agency, GSFIC, and possibly a third-party representative (i.e., another state representative, etc.). The
Selection Committee shall score each Statement of Qualifications to create a shortlist of the firms with the
most appropriate qualifications for the Project ("Finalist Firms").
Step II - Request for Interviews
Finalist Firms will be invited for Interviews with the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will
score each firm based upon the information previously submitted in Step I and Interviews.
3. TERMS
All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and additional terms
and conditions contained herein.
Restriction of Communications
From the issue date of this (RFQ) solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the selection is

announced, proposers are not allowed to communicate for any reason with any members of the Selection
Committee, the Using Agency, the End-User, or the Architect, except for submission of questions as
instructed in the RFQ, or during the proposer's conference (if applicable), or as provided by any existing
work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, the Owner reserves the right to reject the
qualifications/proposal of the offending proposer.
Submittal Costs and Confidentiality
All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response.
The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become
the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals "proprietary" or "confidential," or any
other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions
of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.
Award Conditions
This request is not an offer to contract or a solicitation of bids. This request and any proposal submitted in
response, regardless of whether the proposal is determined to be the best proposal, is not binding upon
GSFIC and does not obligate GSFIC to procure or contract for any services. Neither GSFIC nor any party
submitting a response will be bound unless and until a written contract mutually accepted by both parties
is negotiated as to its terms and conditions and is signed by GSFIC and a party containing such terms and
conditions as are negotiated between those parties. The Owner reserves the right to waive non-compliance
with any requirements of this RFQ I and to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications or Proposals
submitted in response. Upon receipt and review of responses, the Owner will determine the party(s) and
proposal that in the sole judgment of the Owner is in the best interest of the Owner (if any is so determined),
with respect to the evaluation criteria stated herein. The Owner then intends to conduct negotiations with
such party(s) to determine if a mutually acceptable contract may be reached and in the course of doing so
may use ideas expressed in any proposal.
Evaluation of Submittals and Qualifications
Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, Interviews will be conducted by a Selection
Committee consisting of various project stakeholders. Based upon the predetermined rating criteria
contained in the RFQ, the committee will assign a composite rating to each firm. Proposers understand and
accept that by responding to this solicitation they are willingly participating in a process that consists to
some degree of subjectivity on the part of selection committee members in determining the firm(s) capable
of providing the best overall solution.
Reciprocal Preference Law
For the purposes of evaluation only, a proposer that resides in the State of Georgia will be granted the
same preference over proposers that reside in another State in the same manner, on the same basis, and
to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other
State to proposers that reside therein. For the purposes of this law, the definition of a resident proposer is
one who maintains a place of business with at least one employee inside the State of Georgia. A P.O. Box
address will not satisfy this requirement.
Small and Minority Business Enterprise
It is the policy of the state of Georgia that minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), woman-owned
business enterprises (WBE) and small business enterprises (SBE), have a fair and equal opportunity to
participate in the state purchasing process. Therefore, the Owner encourages all MBE, WBE and SBE to
compete for contracts to provide goods, services, and construction, and encourages contractors to solicit
MBE, WBE and SBE in procuring subcontractors and suppliers. This desire on the part of the Owner is not
intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a
healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity
for business growth and development.
Contractors and subcontractors who utilize qualified minority subcontractors may qualify for a Georgia state
income tax credits for qualified payments made to minority subcontractors. In accordance with O.C.G.A.
48-7-38, when computing taxable net income of a Georgia based corporation, partnership, or individual,

there shall be subtracted from federal taxable income or federal adjusted gross income 10 percent of the
amount of qualified payments to certified minority subcontractors for state-agency-related construction
projects. For more information on filing only, contact the Georgia Department of Revenue at 404-417-2399.
A company cannot receive an MBE Certification with the state of Georgia government without first receiving
the DBE certification. To obtain information on the DBE/MBE Certification contact:
Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404-631-1990
DOAS Supplier Relations
200 Piedmont Avenue, S.E.
Suite 1308, West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9010
404-657-6000
Statement of Agreement
With submission of a proposal, the Proposer agrees that he/she has carefully examined the Request for
Proposal, and the Proposer agrees that it is the Proposer's responsibility to request clarification on any
issue(s) in any section of the Request for Proposal with which the Proposer disagrees or needs clarified.
The Proposer also understands that failure to mention these items in the proposal will be interpreted to
mean that the Proposer is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements in
the therein. With submission of a proposal, the Proposer hereby certifies: (a) that this proposal is genuine
and is not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation; (b) that Proposer
has not directly or indirectly included or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or insincere proposal;
(c) that Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from sending a
proposal.
Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Firms
Contracts will not be executed and bids or proposals will not be solicited or considered from debarred,
suspended or ineligible persons or firms during the period of debarment. The list of debarred, suspended
or ineligible firms can be located on the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission's website at
http://www.gsfic.georgia.gov. Once on the website, select the "Doing Business with GSFIC" tab, then select
"Procurement Services," then click on the "Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Entities" tab for access to the
list of those firms currently considered debarred, suspended or ineligible to compete, contract or
subcontract for work on projects administered by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

III REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Step I - Request for Qualifications. All firms interested in performing DP Services shall submit a
Statement of Qualifications in accordance with the terms below.
1. QUESTIONS
The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule
of Events shown above. All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted in writing prior to
the deadline will be compiled, and answers will be posted to the project information on the Georgia
Procurement Registry at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/ . Questions from Design Professionals about
any aspect of the RFI, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferable) to the Point of
Contact on the Project Fact Sheet.
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Firms must meet the following Minimum Qualifications in order to have their Statement of Qualifications
reviewed and scored by the Selection Committee.
The firm or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded
from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority.
The firm or its principals have not been terminated for cause or be currently in default on any public
works contract.
Firms must be registered to do business in the State of Georgia with the Georgia Secretary of State.
3. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Selection Committee will evaluate the Statements of Qualifications which have met the above
minimum qualifications according to the Criteria for the evaluation are listed below:
Stability of the firm, including the firm's corporate history, growth, resources, form of
25% - Stability
ownership, litigation history, financials, etc.
Firm's relevant project experience and team qualifications, including the
demonstrated ability of firm in creating effective design of projects comparable in
complexity, size, and function to the one contemplated hereby as well as the
45% - Project
experience of the principal, lead designer, and project manager and team members
Experience and
on completed projects Previous Performance of the firm including level of quality of
Team
the services of the firm to previous customers, customer's statements of that quality,
Qualifications
the firm's ability to meet established time requirements, the firm's response to project
needs during design and construction, the firm's control of design schedule, quality,
and budget. Evaluators may also consider personal or past agency experience with
firms.
Firm's suitability to provide services for the project, including the firm's apparent fit
30% - Approach to the project/discipline type and/or needs of the Owner, contract administration
& Suitability plan, any unique qualifications, any techniques and/or methodologies offered by the
firm that may be particularly suitable for these project types. Current and projected
workloads.

4. STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENTS
Statements of Qualifications shall include the following information and required forms.
REQUIRED CONTENTS FOR ALL STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
1. DESIGN DISCIPLINES
Prior to responding to the deliverables A thru D below, please indicate which of the following
design disciplines your firm is interested in being considered for (you may select one or more).
Full-Service Architecture/Engineering (A/E)
Mechanical Engineering (HVAC-focused)
Civil Engineering (site and parking lot improvements)
Roofing and Building Envelope Design/Remediation
A BASIC INFORMATION AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A-1 Provide basic company information of the Firm:
a. State company name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number and e-mail
address. (If the firm has multiple offices, the qualification statement shall include
information about the parent company and branch office separately.)
b. Identify the office from which the project(s) will be managed ("Project Managing Office
or PMO").
c. Indicate the year the Project Managing Office was established and the number of people
staffing that office and their disciplines.
d. Provide form of ownership (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.), including state of
residency of incorporation, and the year the company was established.
e. Provide general information about the firm's personnel resources, including disciplines
and numbers and classifications of employees, and locations and staffing of offices.
f. List the firm's annual revenues for the parent office and the local office separately (if
applicable) for the past 5 years.
A-2 Describe the firm's experience with litigation involving Owners and/or Contractors. State basis
of litigation (nonpayment, breach of contract, etc).
A-3 State whether the firm, or a member thereof, has ever been removed from a contract or failed to
complete a contract as assigned? If so, provide explanation.
A-4 The firm, in order to be deemed eligible for evaluation, must provide supporting documentation
asserting that the firm meets the minimum qualifications required for this project:
a. Provide the name of insurance carrier, types and levels of coverage, and deductible
amounts per claim.
b. Firm has all the necessary, valid, and current license to do business in the State of
Georgia as issued by the respective State Boards and Government Agencies
responsible for regulating and licensing the services to be provided and performed.
Provide copies of relevant licenses. (i.e., Registered Architect, Professional Engineer,
Etc.)
A-5 Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit "A" enclosed with the RFQ) and provide a notarized
original with response as section "A-5" of the firm's Statement of Qualifications.
A-6 Complete and submit a "CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1)"
(Exhibit "B") with response as Section "A-6" of the firm's Statement of Qualifications. Failure to
submit this form with Statement of Qualifications will result in the firm being eliminated
from consideration for this project
A-7 Complete and submit the "Disclosure Statement" (Exhibit "C") with response as Section "A7" of
the firm's Statement of Qualifications.

B EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
B-1 Describe your proposed design team and include an organizational chart of the team
demonstrating adequate capacity to manage multiple contract assignments concurrently with an
accelerated schedule.
Identify the individual who will serve as the primary point of contact.
Designate the specific individuals who will fill key roles on the team.
Provide a resume for each of the proposed team members highlighting relevant project
experience.
B-2 Provide project related information highlighting the firm's experience providing design services
for the disciplines you are interested in being considered to provide. Describe no more than ten
(10) and no less than five (5) projects which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to perform
designated A/E services. For each project, the following information should be provided:
a. Project name, location, year completed and project photograph(s) (if available).
b. Brief description of project's scope of work including (if applicable), mechanical or other
systems designed, types of components designed, square footage or volume of area surfaced/
addressed, or other unique or relevant components of the design or project, etc.).
c. Describe the services performed by your firm and (if multiple offices) the location of the office
involved.
d. Respective Owner's stated satisfaction in construction and service of your firm. Provide any
Owner-written letters of reference/recommendation about the firm's performance on the project.
e. Owner/User/Contractor contact information.
C DESIGN APPROACH
C-1 Describe your process for efficiently resolving issues and maintaining the project commitments
while working collaboratively with the Using Agency and others as applicable, without
compromising your team commitments. Provide your proposed methods and plans of
communication.
C-2 Describe systems and procedures your firm uses to manage the design schedule. Describe your
approach to meeting an accelerated design schedule.
C-3 Describe your plan for applying sustainable design and principles into projects or any services
not specifically mentioned herein. Explain the relevance of these services and how they could
benefit potential projects.
C-4 Describe your overall construction administration process.
D PROJECT SUITABILITY
D-1 Provide any information that may serve to differentiate the firm from other firms in suitability for
these projects. Suitability may include, but is not limited to, the size, discipline specialty, and
resources of the firm. Describe any techniques or methodologies offered by the firm that may be
particularly suitable for this project type.
Indicate your teams availability and capacity to undertake the projects anticipated by this
solicitation.
5. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete qualifications package to a
GSFIC ftp site. Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard
(8 12" x 11") paper. (The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages. Licenses and forms do not count
against the page count). Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed the
page limits. Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. To expedite the review
of submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below: