Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-47200-RFQ-2026-000000125

Design-Build Services for Secure Facility and Data Center Renovation at Georgia Tech

This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide design-build services for the GTRI 1906 - 430 South Hawks Project at Georgia Tech: - Government Buyer: - Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, on behalf of Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) - Project Scope: - Comprehensive renovation of approximately 27,000 square feet at the 430 South Building in Atlanta - Creation of new secure spaces, including SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), SAPF (Special Access Program Facility), and Closed Facility - Expansion and modernization of an existing data center - Upgrades to electrical and HVAC systems - Installation of a new fire alarm system - Security cabling and equipment (cameras, access control, pink noise) - AV infrastructure (conduit and cabling) - Facade improvements, sitework, and landscaping - Notable Requirements: - Strict security protocols: US citizenship required for all workers, no electronic devices allowed within construction boundaries - Compliance with the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act - Phased construction to maintain ongoing data center operations - Collaboration with a third-party commissioning agent - Delivery Method and Budget: - Design/build delivery with a Guaranteed Maximum Price estimated at $33.7 million - Preliminary construction cost limitation of $30.6 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for Design-Build Services for Project No. BR-30-2602-DB, GTRI 1906 - 430 South Hawks Project at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. The project involves a comprehensive renovation of approximately 27,000 square feet of the 430 South Building, including new secure spaces, data center expansion, electrical and HVAC upgrades, fire alarm system installation, security cabling and equipment, AV infrastructure, facade improvements, sitework, and landscaping. The project delivery method is Design/Build, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price estimated at $33,700,000 and a preliminary construction cost limitation of $30,600,000. The Design-Build services are anticipated to commence by August 2026 with construction documents completion expected by February 2027.

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