The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, to encourage local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises to participate in second-tier contracting opportunities associated with the construction of the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center.
Project Overview
The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center will be a state-owned multi-story facility designed to promote modernization in cybersecurity technology for private and public industries through unique education, training, research, and practical applications. The construction of the center will include a 150,000 square-foot building and adjacent multi-level parking structure. The estimated cost for both facility and parking structure is $62 million. The center will enhance American cybersecurity in both the public and private sectors and serve as an incubator for start-up cybersecurity companies. It will also focus on research and development, tapping into the assets of Georgia’s research institutions.
Work Available for Subcontracting
A partial list of scopes of work include, but is not limited to: soil treatment; concrete (site work, building, landscaping & irrigation); masonry; cabinetry; waterproofing; caulking & sealants; roofing; doors; frames & hardware; drywall & acoustical; flooring; painting; access flooring; toilet partitions & accessories; fire extinguishers and cabinets; residential appliances; and window treatments.
Construction Oversight
The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) will oversee construction and operation of the training center. Groundbreaking for the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center is scheduled for spring 2017, with the opening to follow in July 2018.
Outreach Event time, Date and Location
The subcontractor outreach event will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, One Tenth Street, Suite 120, Augusta, GA 30901
Subcontractor Qualifications and Further Information
Contact Jared Hardy, Senior Project Manager, New South Construction, at (404) 443-4000 (W), or (404) 427-5250 (M). If you prefer email, Jared can be contacted at jhardy@newsouthconstruction.com
