Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Gainesville, Georgia. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 4,000-square-foot, one-story above grade educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as Owner, on behalf the Technical College System of Georgia is seeking firms interested in providing Design Professional Services for a project known as TCSG-426, Commercial Truck Driving Facility, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. The Project consists an instructional building to serve the needs of the Commercial Truck Driving program. Primary usage will add extra capabilities to the existing driving range which will allow instructors more efficient usage of class time. Currently, the nearest instructional space and access to tools or restrooms is 1,000 feet away. The new facility is anticipated to be approximately 4,000 sq.ft. of interior space to include: -One Large Classroom -Two unisex restrooms with interior and exterior access -Two office spaces -Space for a Commercial Truck Driving Simulator The new facility is also expected to include approximately 2,000 sq.ft. of covered exterior space: -Allow for pre-trip inspection training in any weather condition -Secure storage space for tools and equipment Secondary usage of the facility would include instructional space for the College's partnerships with: -Fire Science program meetings relating to controlled-burn training -Local law enforcement agencies who use the CDL pad for vehicle maneuver training -Additional local government agencies who use the CDL pad and adjacent areas for equipment training. The delivery method for this Project will be Design-Bid-Build and, at a minimum, will employ the services of a Design Professional and a Commissioning Agent, in addition to the services of General Contractor. The Design Professional's services are anticipated to commence in accordance with the project schedule below. The project will incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18) and it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so. Further, Georgia Peach certification is required with commissioning. 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. 6/2/2025 2:00 PM Deadline for written questions 7/1/2025 2:00 PM Deadline for written questions The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.