(1) Vendor needs to provide architectural and engineering services to the government authority located in Columbus, GA. – The purpose for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit services of a qualified vendor (“Vendor”) to provide architectural and engineering services to design high profile and regionally significant additions and renovations – The selected firm will be responsible for delivering innovative, cost–effective, and code–compliant design solutions that address the following goals: • Modernize and expand the Transfer Center to meet current and future operational needs. • Enhance multimodal connectivity and site accessibility for transit users, staff, and the public. • Improve energy efficiency and sustainability through building systems upgrades and ecological design strategies. • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes, agency procurement and purchasing requirements, agency and life safety standards. • Support agency long–term vision for a safe, efficient, and community–oriented transit hub. • The Transfer Center will need to remain in operation during construction and will require temporary facilities and a phasing plan. – A/E services are to include: • Geotechnical investigations and recommendations. • Civil design, including site and utilities. • Landscape Architecture design. • Architectural design. • Interior design. • Signage design.