Renovations to Interdisciplinary Research Building

Background
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is soliciting qualifications for design professional services for the Renovations to the Interdisciplinary Research Building at Augusta University. This building is a critical facility for wet lab-based research and is integral to Augusta University's mission as Georgia's Health Sciences hub.

The project aims to address significant environmental stability issues caused by outdated HVAC systems, which are negatively impacting research activities.

Work Details
The project involves comprehensive renovations including: rebuilding four central air-handling units over 30 years old, reusing serviceable frames and walls, replacing fans, heat wheels, control valves, heating and cooling coils in these units, and updating controls from pneumatic to DDC.

Additionally, it includes replacing the remaining boiler and upgrading controls, improving compressed air and vacuum systems, adding redundant chilled water pumping, and duct cleaning. The project will adhere to sustainable design principles as per the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008.

Period of Performance
Design services are expected to commence by October 13, 2025, with construction documents anticipated for completion in February 2026. The start of construction is contingent on funding availability.

Place of Performance
Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia.

Bidder Requirements
The selected architectural/engineering firm must perform a minimum of 50% of architectural design services in-house. Firms must submit a Certification Form (Exhibit A), Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status (Exhibit B), Project Team Composition (Exhibit C), Contractor Affidavit (Exhibit E), and Proposer’s Disclosure Statement (Exhibit F).