Renovation of an educational facility in Savannah, Georgia. Working plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The owner has selected a Construction Manager. A timeline for construction has not yet been established. The project will consist of the renovation of the existing historic 3-story structure (approximately 14,556 SF) Renovation at 7 West Bay Street for Savannah Technical College's new Culinary Institute. Deadline for submission of written questions and requests for clarification - 1/31/2022 at 2:00 PM Questions from Construction Professionals about any aspect of the RFP, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferable) to: Andrew Triemer, Contracts Manager e-mail: andrew.triemer @gsfic.ga.gov The expansion will more than double the available instructional space for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. Senior level (second year) students will take classes and work in the bakery and restaurant. Entry level (first year) students will continue to take courses in the teaching kitchen and classrooms at the College's campus on White Bluff Road. 7 West Bay Street planned use includes: o Instructional Kitchen o Demonstration Kitchen o Student-run Bakery o Student-run Restaurant o Classrooms/Teaching Labs The hands-on, real-world experience in the bakery (breakfast/lunch) and restaurant (lunch/dinner) will allow students the opportunity to apply techniques learned in the classroom to practical use, complete a required field placement, and gain first-hand experience in running a restaurant and serving the public. The Owner reserves the right to approve or reject such requests as the Owner deems necessary 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.