Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Atlanta, Georgia. Design plans call for the construction of a 115,000-square-foot, four-story above grade stadium.

Plans call for the demolition of the existing Edge Center, along with a portion of the stadium's north stands, and construction of a 4-story, 115,000 square foot athletic center to include two weight rooms, a dining hall, a nutrition station, offices for academic support and the Total Person Program and a sports medicine clinic. It also will expand space for the football team, including a strength-and-conditioning area, a players’ lounge and meeting spaces. In April 2022, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents authorized the project at its monthy board meeting at Albany State. As of May 18, the project is in final design. The project has been fully funded through donations. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction could begin following the 2022 season and be completed in 2025. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference. --- The Georgia Tech Athletic Association plans to reinvigorate their athletic headquarters complex, with a focus on student-athlete performance. The new facility will impact every Georgia Tech student-athlete's experience for athletic and academic success. The facility will be designed to develop a better student-athlete through innovative strength and performance training, nutrition, sports medicine, and academic support. The facility will contain state-of-the-art technology and innovation spaces that align with the mission and distinctive qualities of the Institute. It will impress recruits that their experience at Georgia Tech will be unique and prepare them for lifelong success. The complex currently consists of the Arthur B. Edge Intercollegiate Athletic Center and the Homer Rice Center for Sports Performance, as well as a potential portion of the Bobby Dodd Stadium North Stands (constructed in 2003). The complex is in need of comprehensive renewal or replacement. The Edge Building was opened in 1981 and the Rice Building in 1996. The four level Edge Building and three level Rice Building serve as home to Georgia Tech's Intercollegiate Athletics Program. The complex houses all GTAA administrative offices, a dining hall for student-athletes, The Hearn Academic Center, physical therapy clinic, sports medicine area, and ticket offices. This project will reinvent the public facing components of GTAA so that it once again feels integrated and connected to the larger Institute community, rather than embedded deep into a concrete bunker. It will be the front door for GTAA and in many ways Georgia Tech, through athletic program visitors. The changing NCAA landscape related to recruiting, resource provision, and student-athlete academic success is also driving major changes to program and process, all of which impact space. Additionally, evolving work processes are changing work place environments to be more flexible and collaborative in nature. Building infrastructure systems, such as HVAC, are at the end of their useful life and need replacement. Significant opportunities exist to create a building with lower energy use. Electrical and network upgrades are necessary. Toilet rooms, stairs and elevators need upgrades to accommodate physically challenged individuals. The buildings need ADA and seismic upgrades related to new code requirements. This project will address these systems issues and create a more sustainable home for Georgia Tech Athletics The vision for the finished project is three-fold. First, the renewed and/or new buildings will provide space that properly supports GTAA in their day-to-day operations for the near future, but most importantly the continued success of GT student-athletes. Second, the project corrects serious building systems deficiencies, envelope issues and functional items, such as the loading dock area. Third, and perhaps most exciting, the new facility will allow Georgia Tech to better compete for recruits furthering the rich tradition of the GT student-athletes. Programmatic enhancements such as a new Performance Lab in coordination with a new strength and conditioning component and improved Sports Medicine Lab will better position Georgia Tech for the opportunity to remain competitive within the Atlantic Coast Conference, and to meet expectations of the alumni fan base to compete on a national level. This project will be carefully coordinated with the current planning for future Bobby Dodd Stadium improvements. Planners have been engaged to evaluate potential modifications and upgrades to enhance the premium opportunities, fan experience and operations of the Bobby Dodd Stadium complex starting in 2019. The final report for this plan will include recommendations for incorporation into the renewal/replacement of the Athletic headquarters complex. Additionally, the selected team for this RFQ/P will update and test a previous renewal study on the Edge/Rice buildings started in 2015. The Design Professional's services are anticipated to commence by October 2020 with final documents anticipated for completion in February 2020 The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) or construction cost of the Project is estimated at $44 million. The final SCL may be revised by the Owner due to final programmatic requirements, funding availability or other circumstances. Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification (see Section 6). 7/13/20 2:00pm Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to: Amanda Jones Senior Planner Capital Planning and Space Management Georgia Institute of Technology amanda.jones@cpsm.gatech.edu *** Phone Calls Will Not Receive a Response *** The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.