Fiscal year 2012 annual report

Fiscal Year 2012
Annual Report
The Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library University of Georgia
Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Table of Contents
GSFIC team members, from left, Regional Quality Assurance Manager Rick Dockrey, Senior Contract Compliance Specialist Charles Abney and Project Manager Wes Berry review plans at Kennesaw State University.
Commission Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mission, Vision & Core Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Construction Division Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Construction Feature Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Financing and Investment Division Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Strategic Initiatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Commission Members
Governor Nathan Deal
Chairman
Casey Cagle
Lt. Governor Vice-Chairman
Russell W. Hinton
State Auditor Secretary and Treasurer
David Ralston
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Samuel S. Olens
Attorney General
Gary W. Black
Commissioner, Department of Agriculture
Steve McCoy
State Treasurer
Steve Stancil
Director, Construction Division Executive Secretary
Susan H. Ridley
Director, Financing and Investment Division
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Introduction

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), created by Constitutional Amendment in 1972, is responsible for the proper application of proceeds from general obligation debt and the issuance of all public debt by the State.No agency or authority can incur debt or employ other financial or investment advisory counsel without Commission approval. The Commission consists of the Financing and Investment Division and the Construction Division.

The Financing and Investment Division is respon sible for the issuance of general obligation bonds, the review of state authority debt financing, and the investment and accounting of all general obligation bond proceeds. Investment earnings support the operations of the Commission and enable the Division to retire state debt prior to maturity. The Division also prepares the State's Debt Management Plan and monitors agency expenditures of bond proceeds for compliance with federal tax regulations. In 2006, the legislature created the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority (GHEFA). GHEFA is attached to GSFIC for administration purposes and staffed by the Financing and Investment Division.

The Construction Division provides all of the support services for the Commission and is responsible for disbursing bond proceedsand for managing capital outlay projects funded, all or in part, with bond proceeds.
The Construction Division also provides the following services for State Agencies:
ADA Compliance Assistance
Procurement Services
Construction Services
Design Review Services

Mission, Vision & Core Values

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission core values are dedicated to continuous quality improvement in all of its activities. The GSFIC staff reviewed its Mission and Value Statements in FY2011 and has adopted the following:
Mission
Building Georgia's future by providing financial and construction management with the highest level of customer service, integrity, fairness and efficiency.
Vision
To be the State's premier resource for financial and construction management services.
Core Values
Excellence Leadership Fairness Stewardship

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Year-In-Review
Core functions of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission include the issuance and management of state general obligation and state authority debt, and providing construction management services for capital improvement projects.

Financing and Investment Division

During Fiscal Year 2012, the Commission, on behalf

of the State, issued general obligation bonds totaling

$803,615,000 to fund capital projects. In addition, the

Commission issued advance refunding general obligation

bonds totaling $719,465,000 which refunded $760,670,000

of then outstanding general obligation bonds, which will

save the State's taxpayers $32,185,709 over the remaining

life of the bonds. The Commission also provided addi-

tional Fiscal Year 2012 debt service savings to the State

by utilizing bond issue premium to pay off $76,740,000

of existing debt.

Authority bonds approved by the Commission in-

clude the $112,600,000 refunding of the Georgia World

Congress Center Series 2000 Revenue Bonds (Domed Sta-

dium Project) and $183,610,000 Georgia Housing and Fi-

nance Authority Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds.

Georgia earned AAA credit ratings on its gen-

eral obligation

Georgia earned AAA credit ratings from Moody's, Standard

debt from the three major credit rating agencies - Moody's, Standard & Poor's,

& Poor's, and Fitch,

and Fitch - as it has every year

as it has every year since 1997.

since 1997. Georgia is one of only eight states with the coveted AAA

rating from all

three rating agencies; the other states with AAA ratings

are Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina,

Utah, and Virginia. The AAA rating allows the State to

access the municipal bond market at the lowest possible

interest rates for the State resulting in debt service sav-

ings for Georgia's taxpayers. The State's debt manage-

ment plan, developed and executed by GSFIC, is a critical

component of demonstrating Georgia's conservative fis-

cal management to the investment community.

A major accomplishment during Fiscal Year 2012 was converting a portion of the outstanding variable rate bonds to fixed rate bonds to reduce the State's exposure to interest rate risk and to take advantage of low short term interest rates; the balance of the variable rate bonds were replaced with floating rate notes, which reset on a weekly basis, for a term of three years at a fixed spread of 40 basis points to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") index of weekly reset variable rate bonds. The floating rate notes reflected the lowest cost and least risk to the State in a variable rate product.
Financing and Investment Division staff also instituted a formal post-issuance compliance function and significantly enhanced the Commission's written policies and procedures for the State's outstanding general obligation debt portfolio, which was approximately $8.6 billion as of June 30, 2012. The internal compliance unit within the Financing and Investment Division is responsible for documenting compliance with federal tax regulations and GSFIC policy requirements, including compliance with ARRA-authorized bond program requirements, federal arbitrage rules and rebate requirements, the timely expenditure of bond proceeds (spend-down requirements), and post-issuance compliance related to the use of general obligation bond financed facilities. The Division also implemented an on-line reporting tool within GSFIC's eBonds system, where agencies provide information regarding their assets financed with general obligation bonds.
During Fiscal Year 2012, the eBonds system also added the following items: automation of the annual spend-down report for the Commission; a module to document vehicle asset tracking information; master project sub-allocations; rewriting of the debt service calculation process to apply debt service savings by refunding subseries; and the addition of numerous exports to provide access to additional information for agency users and GSFIC staff.

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Construction Division
Technology Highlights
GSFIC's team of information technology specialists and construction professionals is dedicated to leveraging today's technology to improve the state's construction program. A number of new initiatives were researched and launched during FY2012, all with the goal of improving GSFIC's procedures and processes with the end result enhancing the agency's ability to manage the state's construction projects.
Enterprise Project Management Solution In order to improve efficiencies, drive productivity and
deliver best in class customer service, GSFIC is developing and implementing a new Project Management Enterprise Solution. The new solution will be used to better manage the entire project management lifecycle. The real time data base captures, analyzes and compares data that enables staff to better manage projects.
The web-based system allows staff to access the application from anywhere and helps standardize the organization's processes. It improves delivery and collaboration of data between all stakeholders and reduces costs by allowing for real-time workflow, including required approvals, submittals and reviews. It should also improve efficiency, productivity and effective communication.
During the first half of FY2012, all internal processes were reviewed as the GSFIC-specific software is developed. The new enterprise management system is expected to be piloted and rolled out in early FY2013.
WebX Teleconferencing GSFIC took advantage of the latest technology to reduce
travel costs by investing in web conferencing software and web camera equipment. Project team members are able to participate in distant meetings by turning on a camera and logging into a website. The new teleconferencing technology was launched in early FY2012.
Field Tablets With a team of 28 Contract Compliance Specialists on
job sites throughout Georgia every day, it is imperative to keep them in touch with the home office in Atlanta. All CCSs have been equipped with `virtual offices,' including smart phones, laptops and printers. Remote access allows them access to the GSFIC database, expediting project updates and reports. The IT Division researched the viability of transitioning the computer equipment from traditional laptop to the new digital tablets. This will make GSFIC's workforce more mobile and responsive. Tablets can be transported easily onto the jobsite allowing real time research, reporting and plan referencing.
Technology Outreach The IT department continues to reach out to GSFIC staff
to enhance the understanding and knowledge of the technology tools available to them.

In FY2012, The IT department implemented a Technology Support and Training Program focused on improving technology utilization throughout the agency. This program includes training, a hands-on lab, an IT Blog and working groups to focus on specific technologies, including the smart phones, teleconferencing and the new enterprise project management solution.
Building Information Modeling
GSFIC's construction division identified Building Information Modeling (BIM) as an emerging technology that can improve the construction process from early design work through facility operations.
BIM covers geometry, spatial relationships, light analysis, geographic information, quantities and properties of building components and can be used to demonstrate the entire building life cycle. The three-dimensional technology provides the potential for a virtual information model to be handed from the design team to the contractor and subcontractors and, at the end of the project, to the owner. The result greatly reduces the information loss that occurs when a new team takes "ownership" of the project, as well as delivering extensive information to owners of complex structures.
While the technology is still relatively new and the computer requirements to run the software very demanding, GSFIC is preparing itself for this next generation in construction management. BIM Guidelines were published in FY2011 and a pilot project to be managed with BIM was selected. The classroom building at Southern Crescent Technical College in McDonough is being designed by Lord, Aeck and Sargent, a design firm with experience in building modeling.
GSFIC is focused first on the architectural and structural elements of design and construction and then will phase in mechanical, electrical and plumbing elements.
Electronic Payment Program
As part of its financial initiatives for the year, GSFIC continued to enhance the electronic payment program to minimize GSFIC review/processing time. This was accomplished through standardization of the application and invoice format, protect contracted amounts/values and eliminate unauthorized charges, and reduce computation errors through automated calculations. This initiative reduces review time for multiple approvers by eliminating mail/ transfer time, reduce paper waste and costs and improves archival records retention. This strategic goal was established in FY2011 and continued into FY2012 to reduce the average invoice processing time from 20 days to 16 days.

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Contract Standardization

GSFIC and the Board of Regents are the two most

The orientation, available both at GSFIC headquarters

likely agencies to contract for construction of State pub-

and via webinars, is designed to answer the many questions

lic construction. In response to construction industry re-

agencies have as they embark on a new project and to gain

quests, and because there was some confusion caused by

consensus on expectations. A team of GSFIC project manag-

differences between the contract forms used by GSFIC and

ers developed the program and serve as instructors.

those used by the Board of Regents, GSFIC began working

with the Board of Regents to develop standard form contracts to be used by both agencies over a year ago. GSFIC and the Board of Regents have now jointly developed, and are using, a common Design Professional Contract for use with the CM/GC Delivery Method. Continuing the work to create standardized contract forms, GSFIC has developed a draft standardized Design Professional Contract for use with the Design-Bid-Build Delivery Method. This second standardized contract form awaits approval by the Board of Regents. Once approved, both agencies will utilize this

Contracts Training With a goal of achieving consistency within the agen-
cy when administering contracts, the project management team developed training for all construction services personnel on the specifics of both design professional and construction services contracts.
The modules include Calculation of Permissible Weather Delay Days, Off-Site Materials Storage, Special Inspections, Commissioning, Fire Marshal Permitting and Inspections, Change Orders, Force Ac-

second form contract. The next

counts, Project Closeout and

contract to be standardized is

Quality Assurance/Warranty

the Construction Contract for

Enforcement. Classes take

the Design-Bid-Build Delivery

place at the twice-monthly

Method. As a result of the co-

training for project managers

operative effort to standardize

and two comprehensive train-

contracts, and to reinforce the

ing days for Contract Compli-

work as it proceeds, GSFIC and

ance Specialists (CCSs), who

the Board of Regents created a

are located throughout the

Contracts Alliance Committee

State. Additionally, the project

to focus on improving the joint

managers training is video-

contract forms being used and

taped and available via web-

revised by both agencies. The

casts for the field staff.

Contracts Alliance Committee is

chaired by representatives from

Career Management Institute

BOR and GSFIC and consists of members from the construction, architecture and engineering fields. The Contracts Alliance Committee advises GSFIC and BOR on contract matters to ensure that contracts fairly meet

Phase IV of the Career Management Institute was launched in FY2012 and includes the configuration and implementation of 300 e-learning modules into the Learning Management System. These courses have been carefully

the needs of both the owner and the industry. The Contracts Al-

Academic Sciences Building, Atlanta Metropolitan College

selected to support the competencies identified for maxi-

liance Committee also works

mum success in 29 positions at

closely with the State Construction Manual Editorial Re-

GSFIC. Following the pilot of these performance solutions

view Board to suggest revisions and updates to the State

in both the personal development and job specific skills, the

Construction Manual.

competencies and learning methods for the remaining posi-

Human Resources

tions at GSFIC will be identified and learning modules developed in FY2013.

Process Orientation Whether a project is a $100,000 renovation or a $100
million state-of-the-art educational facility, it is important for the using agency to understand the process from design to construction to building operations. This year, Construction Services launched an orientation program offered to all agencies with GSFIC-managed projects.

Leadership Training In addition to monthly training modules for leader-
ship, Human Resources designed a multi-faceted Leadership Development Program. The structure of this program includes individual needs analyses, a mentoring program and blended learning opportunities.

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Project Recognition
GSFIC, again in FY2012, received fourteen awards for GSFIC-managed projects from industry associations as well as from commissioning agencies. Receiving top honors in the category of Best Higher Education/Research Building was Georgia State University's Parker H. Petit Science Center. The Petit Science Building also received the 2011 Build Georgia Award, given by the Georgia Branch of Associated General Contractors of America for outstanding performance on one of Georgia's most remarkable construction projects.
Kennesaw State University Health Sciences Building received three awards: Outstanding Achievement Award from American Concrete Institute (ACI); Achiecement Award from Construction Management Association of America (CMAA); and, Best Project Overall Winner Award (Best Project) from CMAA.
The Southern Polytechnic State University Design Studio II received the Gold Award for Design Excellence by the Brick Industry Association; Award of Excellence for ACI (Georgia Chapter); and a National Certificate of Recognition from The American Institute of Steel Construction's Innovative Design in Engineering and Architectural Steel (IDEAS) building award program for structural steel The Engineering Technology Center received an Award of Excellence from the Georgia Chapter of the ACI.
Thirteen GSFIC managed projects received awards from Industry Associations in FY2012.

State Construction Manual
In 2007, in coordination with the Board of Regents, GSFIC published the State Construction Manual (SCM), the primary resource guide for vertical construction for the State. An Executive Order called for the publication of the SCM and OCGA requires all state agencies to follow it. The SCM provides detailed information and procedures for project development leading to project approval and funding and project implementation, including design and construction.
In FY2012, the SCM Editorial Review Board and its committees began a thorough review of the document and revisions were approved for Chapters 2, and 3 by the Editorial Review Board in the second quarter of FY2012. The updated edition was published to the SCM website in March 2012.
The SCM hosted a roundtable meeting for industry partners to select 12 members to serve on the Contracts Alliance Committee (CAC). During the SCM review process of the Working Committees, it was determined that most industry partners were seeking standardized contracts for all agencies. The CAC was formed in late FY2012 and began the process to review contracts used by GSFIC and Board of Regents. There are four contracts that will be reviewed and standardized. The CAC reports their progress to the SCM Editorial Review Board to ensure the contracts and the SCM are mutually supportive of each other. The GSFIC and Board of Regents contracts represent the majority of construction contracts; however, once all four contracts are standardized, the CAC will invite other state entities to incorporate and standardize their contracts as well.

Customer Service Exceeding customer expectations when it comes to
customer service remains a top priority for GSFIC. During FY2012, the Customer Service Committee continued the "E" Award for Excellence in Exceeding Expectations. The committee sponsors quarterly meetings for the entire staff, including those working in the field. The meetings include training opportunities for staff as well as an awards ceremony. Staff members and teams can be nominated by anyone in the organization. Recipients, selected by executive committee, are recognized for outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
The committee also assisted with several employee engagement projects, including Employee Appreciation Week, the "12 Days of GSFIC" holiday celebration and an "Adopt-a-Family" gift and clothing drive during the holiday season.
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Construction Division FY2012 Project Overview

Delivery Method
CM/GC Design-Bid-Build Design-Build Task Order Contract Project Totals

No. Projects
43
64 4 4 115

Design Contract
$65,720,006.43
$23,887,375.81 $1,533,380.93
$127,305.00 $91,268,068.17

Construction Contract
$481,987,248.21
$158,930,718.95 $25,736,639.60 $1,521,361.00 $668,175,967.76

Total Budget
$674,768,179.81 $240,099,063.35 $28,532,800.33
$2,366,767.00 $945,766,810.49

Project Phase
Planning, Programming, Pre-Design Design Construction Close-out Project Phase Total

No. Projects
16 30 20 49 115

GSFIC Managed Projects

Technical College System of Georgia
State Board of Education
October 2012

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Other

9%
Department of Public Health

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GSFIC Managed Construction Projects Completed in FY2012

The Construction Division completed 36 projects in FY2011, including a state-of-the-art allied health building, classrooms and auditoriums, training facilities, public libraries, college libraries and livestock facilities. The total budget for these 36 completed projects was nearly $500 million.

Project
DOL-020 Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center of Labor
DTAE-203 Phase 2 Classroom Building Technical College System of Georgia

Description
The Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center, administered by the GDOL's Vocational Rehabilitation Services Department Division, is a comprehensive residential facility serving a variety of disability populations 18 years of age or
older with primary emphasis on services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Construction of a 54,000 sq ft... Allied Health Education Building serving 750 students enrolling in Allied Health programs including: Associate Degree Nursing; Practical Nursing, Gerontology, Medication Aide, and Biomedical Electronics Tech. Additionally, it provides classrooms and labs for students enrolling in Natural Science classes including Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physics. The Natural Science classes are requirements within the Allied Health programs. Additional services are veterinarian services. This building is a Type 3 facility with an improved entrance from Highway 82.

Size

Cost

35,000 sq ft

$1.000M

52,150 sq ft $9.882M

GAE-016B Horse Barn Roof and Structural Remediation Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority
GBA-144B #2 Peachtree Reroof & Structural Frame Repairs Georgia Building Authority
GBA-174 #2 Peachtree Building Curtain Wall Repairs Georgia Building Authority
GBA-175A #2 Peachtree Structural Frame Repairs Georgia Building Authority
GRTA-003 Hamilton Mill Xpress Station Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

The overall Development Plan includes a new Horse Barn; a total of (3) Practice Rings; a Covered Arena, a Conditioned Arena, extensive East Gate Improvements; Covered Walks; and improvements to the Existing Horse Barn. GAE-016 includes the new Horse Barn, One (1) Practice Ring and covered walks.
Roof Replacement and structural repairs at the #2 Peachtree Building.

113,016 sq ft n/a

$766K $808K

Remediation of existing curtain wall anchorage system
Structural repairs to existing cooling tower steel framing consisting of replacing various steel members. Sandblasting
Construction of an Xpress Station in the Hamilton Mill area of Gwinnett County is proposed in order to provide Xpress Service in closer proximity to area residents. The proposed project will provide public infrastructure designed specifically for the needs of Xpress customers and carpool/vanpool users. The facility will provide quick interstate access for transit vehicles and shall meet all ADA requirements. The project will construct approximately 900 parking spaces and a transit platform with 3 architectural passenger pavilions, 1 architectural systems building and capacity for 4 Xpress coaches. Overhead lighting for parking lot safety and security is also part of the project. GSFIC managed the construction of new express station. GRTA held contracts and disbursed funds

n/a $1.554M

n/a

$755K

n/a $5.730M

I-093 Special Collections Library University of Georgia Campus Board of Regents

The Special Collections Library Building is sited in the NW precinct of the University of Georgia Campus. It is a two-story, approximately 140,000 SF building situated above a storage vault with service dock, processing facilities and entry pavilion located on grade. The building is a reinforced concrete framed structure with a steel framed roof structure housing the mechanical mezzanine. The storage vault, located below grade, also consists of a reinforced concrete frame with cast-in-place concrete retaining walls. The exterior detailing of the building is reminiscent of other buildings on campus and will consist of brick veneer, precast concrete, limestone veneer and painted aluminum glazing systems.

170,172 sq ft $37.860M

J-145 Academic Facility Board of Regents
J-155 RZ Historic Renovations Fort Valley State University Board of Regents

A new Academic Facility on the Gainesville Campus of Gainesville State College directly supports the University System of Georgia's strategic goal of "creating a more educated Georgia". In order to continue its mission as an access institution and to serve its growing student population, Gainesville State College has identified the new Academic Building as its top priority. Institutionally, figures indicate that the College has grown from a Fall 1999 total enrollment of 3,037 to a Fall 2007 total enrollment of 6,721. This represents an increase in total enrollment of over 100%. Because of its location in the high growth region north of Atlanta, this remarkable trend in enrollment is expected to continue in the future.

134,053 sq ft $37.160M

The renovation of Ohio Hall contributed to restoring the historic area of the Fort Valley State University Campus. It set an example for further reuse of historic structures on the campus. As an "Honors" dorm it has an air of prestige that will make a unique housing opportunity for up to fifty-six FVSU students. The renovation of Miller Hall brings new life to the 1960's building and creates vibrant new teaching and learning environments for FVSU students using current technology.

15,507 sq ft $11.500M

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Project

Description

Size

Cost

J-167 RZ Academic Sciences Building Atlanta Metropolitan College Board of Regents

The new Academic Building consists of classrooms, general and computer lab space, offices, student gathering/study space and general use space. It is located on the Gainesville campus on a site identified by the College.

J-168 Health & Human Sciences Building Georgia Southwestern State University Board of Regents
SBE-015A GAB Decorative and Security Fencing Georgia Academy for the Blind Campus State Board of Education SBE-020B GAB Macon Renovations Department of Education SBE-021A Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Facility Improvements State Board of Education TCSG-231A Library Renovation Task Order Technical College System of Georgia
TCSG-235 Life Sciences Building Technical College System of Georgia

Health and Human Sciences Classroom Building provide nursing classrooms, trauma labs, pediatrics and an interdisciplinary instructional auditorium.
Construction of masonry ornamental fencing on the entrance face of the campus consisting of brick veneered columns with lightweight steel fencing distributed between columns and chain link fence installing along perimeter. Re-roof of cottages #1,2,3,4,7 and 8, resurface walking track, and electrical improvements in the lower gymnasium at Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon.
Electrical upgrade, canopy walkway, new storage building (2,000 SF) and 34 new parking spaces.
Remedial work to correct high moisture level in concert floors.
New Life Sciences Building houses programs in Radiologic Tech, Surgical Tech, Clinical Research Professional, Bioscience Tech, Regulatory Affairs, Laboratory Animal Tech, Water and Wastewater Lab Tech, Associate Degree Nursing.

TCSG-243 Hoyt Coe Building Renovation North Georgia Technical College Systems of Georgia
GDC-82E Headquarters Relocation to Tift College Campus Department of Corrections
GAE-18 Horse Barn Renovation Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agri-Center Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority GWCC-30 Stucco Ceiling Repairs Georgia World Congress Center J-159 Historic Renovation & Additions North Georgia College & State University Board of Regents

The Hoyt Coe Classroom Building is a two-story structure of approximately 23,500 SF located in the central part of the North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) campus. It was originally constructed in the 1920s but has had several additions and interior renovations since that time.
New Fleet Maintenance Building, Storage Building and parking for DOC FLEET relocated to Forsyth GA
Complete renovation of Horse Barn Facility at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agri-Center in Perry GA. Including new concrete slab, new stalls, upgraded electrical and plumbing, and paint.
Repairs to exterior stucco ceiling support bracing at Building A of GWCC. New stucco finish and painting.
Preservation/Renovation of two existing 3 story buildings (Stewart Hall - 31,988 SF and Young Hall - 26,125 SF) consisting of large classrooms, prometric testing lab, private offices, and conference rooms.

55,767 sq ft $14.850M

46,091 sq ft $12.856M

n/a

$492K

n/a $1.025M

2,000 sq ft

$993K

26,100

$650K

80,211 sq ft $17.232M

23,500 sq ft $6.220M

15,000 sq ft $3.200M

84,480 sq ft $1.100M

8,000 sq ft

$100K

26,125 sq ft $8.906M

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The Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library University of Georgia

The newest University of Georgia library building, named in honor of Richard B. Russell, Jr. houses three special collection libraries; the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, and the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection.
Each of these library collections housed within the 115,000 square foot building is comprised of three major components: staff & preservation labs, exhibit galleries, and reading / study rooms. Additionally, each library shares exhibit preparation spaces, conservation labs and photo labs. With a new 28,000 sf. archival vault, all of the collections are now stored beneath the exhibit level in a state of the art subterranean environmental chamber. This climate-controlled environment has ample storage for an estimated 40+ years of archives.
Additional program spaces for the library include a 200 seat multi-media lecture hall, large multi-function Great Hall, symbolic central building rotunda, and spacious lobby; spaces perfectly suited for holding colloquia, collegiate meetings, and other community events.
The Special Collections Library building was conceived to be a 100-year+ building. The exterior design is Traditional Georgian architecture, featuring large columns, copper, brick and precast stone. Materials and style which blend suitably with the architectural fabric of the University of Georgia campus.
The Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Building project has been a tremendous success for all parties involved, and GSFIC was a large contributor to that success. As with any project, there are a multitude of companies, people,

and skills involved, and GSFIC was instrumental in harnessing these strengths to keep the project moving forward to enable these successes:
Bids were nearly 30% less than initial estimated project budget.
The timing of the schedule enabled the project to take advantage of market conditions.
GSFIC utilized a Best Value Design - Bid - Build procurement approach for selecting the General Contractor. Five out of sixteen General Contractors were short listed based off of a two-step process using criteria based on value and schedule. The approved ones were then allowed to bid on the project. Subcontractors were also evaluated with the General Contractors proposal to save time. Once a General Contractor was approved, GSFIC conducted a pre-construction meeting to set expectations and goals of the team. Bi-weekly OAC team meetings were held on-site. Schedule review, quality concerns, and conflicts were discussed during the meetings in aconstructive manner. The General Contractor used great judgment in heading off potential problems, allowing the project to stay on schedule.
Due to extensive rain fall, the water table had risen higher than initial reports. In order to keep on schedule, the Team designed a temporary dewatering system which included pump alarms tied to the control panel to ensure proper operation. During its evolution, the project had changes due to Fire Marshal concerns and code interpretations. The team utilized great time management planning in implementing the requested changes without a large disruption in the project schedule. This project is on track to achieve LEED Gold Certification. The project coordination was a key factor in achieving ownership satisfaction.

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Gwinnett Technical College Life Sciences Building

Gwinnett Technical College's new Life Sciences Center offers students, faculty, and business and healthcare partners an interactive learning facility that features the most advanced laboratory, classroom and clinical simulation centers--all within a LEED constructed building as eco-friendly as it is aesthetically inviting. The three-story, 78,000 square foot center has 12 classrooms and 17 bioscience labs, plus student study and gathering areas, computer labs, faculty offices, conference rooms and lounge areas. Constructed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, the center has achieved LEED-NC Gold certification.
The Life Sciences Building's includes:
A Bioscience Lab Suite that includes a DNA lab, a protein analysis lab and several other lab and prep areas.
T.E.A.L (Technology-Enhanced Active Learning) Classrooms which integrate technology and teaching to enhance student participation and collaborative learning. Round tables, multiple "white boards" and projection options, and power clusters for student laptop use enable group computer-based learning.
Two lecture rooms that feature theater seating, white board and projection technology, and individual lap stations can accommodate 90 students when necessary.

A Medical Assisting Suite that replicates today's medical offices, including exam rooms and electronic records stations.
Multiple anatomy and physiology, chemistry and microbiology labs.
Cooper Carry provided architecture (schematic design through construction administration) and interior design services. The client desired a high impact design that reflected the quality of the life sciences programs of the institution. The primary challenge was enforcing the contract documents and achieving final completion. The Total Project Value is $14,680,693. Of that, fifty-seven (57) change orders directed by owner as a result of scope modifications totalled $3,282,693. The Intial Schedule remained on target with the Actual Schedule completing August 2011.

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Cave Springs Rehabilitation Center Georgia Department of Labor

Operating as the Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center for the last 1Operating as the Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center for the last 18 years on the former campus of the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, Georgia, this comprehensive residential facility run by the GDOL Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division serves primarily those who are deaf and hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and blind. Beck was hired in June 2010 as Construction Manager/General Contractor to demolish the existing outdated buildings making up the campus and in turn build a new state of the art campus. Demolition began for this ARRA funded project in September 2010 with Construction starting in February 2011 and completed in November 2011.
With project architect HKS, Inc. released on the design, only days ahead of Beck, immediate collaboration began during preconstruction. Beck participated in all design charrettes in an effort to guide the design process from a cost and logistics standpoint. With a set project budget to work from the task of fitting as much program that the budget would allow became a team effort as many different design options were discussed and vetted. During this process, Beck used its dProfiler Macro BIM software to run multiple scope-of-work scenarios while providing immediate real time costing information from dProfiler. Seeking to make this new state of the art facility ADA Plus, which puts increased emphasis on accessibility and the technology that meets the needs of the end users with disabilities, Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center staff will be able to expand services to a wider spectrum of disabled clients.

The end product of the project produced a 17,690 SF classroom & administration building and a 19,690 SF two-story dormitory building with 52 beds. Within the classroom & administration building is a full-service kitchen (capable of serving up to 3500 people) and a laundry room (equipped with "hotellevel" equipment) to train students in the food service and hotel fields. The six classrooms each contain the latest in smart board technology which allows for enhanced learning. The dormitory building features residential laundry facilities as well as common kitchen and lounge areas to create a home-like environment for the residents. Both buildings are equipped with a message board and visual convenience & emergency notifier system specially tailored to those with hearing impairments. Two modern greenhouses were also built on the property to be used as a teachable environment in addition to providing income for residents of the facility. An outdoor amphitheater is located at the rear of the classroom & administration building for gathering and other outdoor learning functions. Additional outdoor amenities include a basketball court, dog walk park, and nature trails; all provided to enhance the resident's quality of life while at the facility.
This unique project completed on budget, by the defined material completion date, and with no lost time accidents of any type. The measurable success on this rewarding project has made for an ecstatic client with a new state-of-the-art ADA facility plus enriching the lives of Georgia citizens with disabilities and providing opportunities that may not have been there without it.

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Financing and Investment Division
Annual Operations Summary
During 2012, the Commission closed on several general obligation bond issues totaling $1,523,080,000 as shown in the chart below. All were sold competitively except for the 2011G bonds; the low interest rates received as a result of the competitive sales resulted in annual debt service savings of $3.94 million as compared to the budgeted maximum annual debt service amounts. The 2011D bonds were designated as taxable Qualified School Construction Bonds ("QSCBs") and pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the United States Treasury will remit to the State, on or before each interest payment date, an interest rate subsidy payment of 100 percent of the interest owed on these bonds. The State will receive approximately $36.25 million in interest rate subsidies from the U.S. Treasury over the 16 year life of the QSCBs.
The 2011E bonds were an advance refunding which resulted in present value debt service savings of approximately $18.8 million. The 2011F bonds and 2011G bonds refunded all of the outstanding 2006H Variable Rate Demand Bonds (VRDBs). A portion of the outstanding 2006H VRDBs were replaced with fixed rate bonds (2011F) which reduced the State's exposure to interest rate risk and took advantage of low short-term interest rates; also, the premium on the 2011F refunding bonds was used to retire a portion of the 2006H VRDBs and reduce the total amount of outstanding bonds. The balance of the 2006H VRDBs were replaced with floating rate notes which reset on a weekly basis (2011G) for a term of three years at a fixed spread of 40 basis points to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") index of weekly reset variable rate bonds. The 2011J bonds were an advance refunding which resulted in present value savings of approximately $11.2 million.

General Obligation Bond Issuances - $1,523,080,00

Date

Final

True Interest

Sold Series Maturity

Cost

Issue Amount

Winning Bid

6/21/2011 2011A

7/1/2016

0.925494%

$39,105,000 Citigroup Global Markets

6/21/2011 2011B

7/1/2021

1.965958

28,000,000 Citigroup Global Markets

6/21/2011 2011C

7/1/2031

3.434792

412,510,000 Citigroup Global Markets

6/21/2011 2011D

7/1/2027

3.958534

77,000,000 Citigroup Global Markets

11/1/2011 2011H

11/1/2016

0.852518

38,800,000 J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC

11/1/2011 2011I

11/1/2031

3.130810

208,200,000 J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC

Total "New Money" Bonds Issued in Fiscal Year 2012

$803,615,000

6/21/2011 2011E-1

7/1/2020

1.716720

69,440,000 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

6/21/2011 2011E-2

9/1/2021

2.027843

244,715,000 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

6/21/2011 2011F

12/1/2020

1.879472

125,750,000 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

6/21/2011 2011G

12/1/2026

N/A- variable

127,305,000 J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC*

11/1/2011 2011J-1

7/1/2023

2.486630

63,985,000 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

11/1/2011 2011J-2

11/1/2022

2.230767

88,270,000 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Total Refunding Bonds Issued in Fiscal Year 2012 $719,465,000

*Private placement transaction; J.P. Morgan was selected via a Request for Proposals process.

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State of Georgia General Obligation Bonds
Fiscal Year 2012

Agency
Board of Regents, University System of Georgia
Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities Department of Corrections Department of Defense Department of Economic Development Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Health Department of Public Safety Department of Revenue Department of Transportation Department of Veterans Services Georgia Bureau of Investigations Soil and Water Conservation Commission Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia Ports Authority Georgia Public Safety Training Center State Board of Education State Forestry Commission Technical College System of Georgia

2011 A/B/C/D
Amounts
Amounts 2,000,000 1,100,000
8,000,000 3,830,000
2,000,000 3,140,000
5,000,000 6,750,000 110,500,000
500,000 2,065,000 5,000,000
2,250,000 217,600,000
3,700,000 46,130,000

2011 H/I
Amounts
$51,000,000
2,500,000 4,100,000 18,750,000
500,000 1,265,000 8,820,000 8,000,000
500,000
3,800,000
35,000,000 27,000,000
500,000 47,000,000 3,010,000 35,255,000

Authority Financings
During FY 2012, the Commission assisted and approved the following transactions for authority bond issuance:

Authority

Amount Description

Georgia World Congress Center Authority

$112,600,000 Refunding of the Series 2000 Revenue Bonds (Domed Stadium Project) (Series 2011)

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority

$83,000,000 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (2011C)

Georgia Housing and Finance Authority

$100,610,000 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (2012A)

Total

$ 296,210,000

Guaranteed Revenue Debt
Both the State Road and Tollway Authority and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority retired outstanding series of Guaranteed Revenue bonds in FY 2011 returning over $16 million in debt services reserves to the Treasury.

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Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority
The Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority ("GHEFA"), which was created in 2006 by Senate Bill 562 and is administratively attached to GSFIC, was initially authorized to issue and have outstanding at any one point in time $300 million in revenue bonds to finance capital projects for units of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia. In the 2012 Session of the General Assembly, Senate Bill 302, which increased the limit by $200 million to a total of $500 million outstanding at any time, was passed and signed into law by the Governor. As of June 30, 2012, GHEFA had issued $294,915,000 of revenue bonds in three series to finance a total of 19 projects at 15 institutions, all for the University System of Georgia. All projects have been completed and are in operation. GHEFA

GHEFA Revenue Bonds (USG Real Estate Foundation I, LLC Projects), Series 2008

Projects

Budgeted Amounts

College of Coastal Georgia - Student Housing

$ 15,590,000

College of Coastal Georgia - Student Center

13,365,000

East Georgia College - Student Housing

8,910,000

Georgia College & State University - Wellness & Recreation Center

31,400,000

Savannah State University - Stadium & Student Center

18,930,000

University of West Georgia - Bookstore

6,015,000

Total

$ 94,210,000

GHEFA Revenue Bonds (USG Real Estate Foundation II, LLC Projects), Series 2009A

Projects

Budgeted Amount

Bainbridge College - Student Center Columbus State University - Student Center Southern Polytechnic State University - Student Housing and Dining Facility Total

$ 21,265,000 34,095,000 45,490,000
$100,850,000

GHEFA Revenue Bonds (USG Real Estate Foundation III, LLC Projects), Series 2010A

Projects

Budgeted Amounts

College of Coastal Georgia - Student Housing College of Coastal Georgia - Student Center East Georgia College - Student Housing Georgia College & State University - Wellness & Recreation Center Savannah State University - Stadium and Student Center University of West Georgia - Bookstore Total

$15,590,000 13,365,000 8,910,000 31,400,000 18,930,000 6,015,000 $94,210,000

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Earnings

Fiscal Year 2012 proved to be challenging for all investors seeking yield while maintaining a low risk investment strategy. The Office of the State Treasurer continues to focus on managing the GSFIC portfolios with a very conservative investment strategy that emphasizes preservation of principal while meeting GSFIC's income and liquidity needs. With interest rates near zero, portfolio investments were structured to provide yield while protecting principal from loss due to any near increase in market interest rates. Interest earnings from the investment of bond proceeds during Fiscal Year 2012 were slightly over $10 million. As of June 30, 2012, the Commission had the following deposits and investments:

Deposits and Investments
Pooled portfolio managed by the Office of State Treasurer: Cash held for investment settlements U.S. Government Agency Obligations
NOW Account (Negotiable Order of Withdrawal) Total

Fair Market Value
$ 95,570,076 875,085,701 42,391,253
$1,013,047,030

The portfolio, which had a total investment rate of return of 0.69 percent, consisted of fixed income securities comprised of Agencies of the United States Government and repurchase agreements.
Total Returns Capital Projects Fund Investment Portfolio

FY2012 Current Refundings
During Fiscal Year 2012, the Commission utilized premium received from the tax-exempt bond sales to execute several current refundings. The bonds issued in July 2011 refunded $55 million outstanding general obligation bonds and the bonds issued in November 2011 refunded $24 million outstanding general obligation bonds. These refundings provided debt service savings for Fiscal Year 2012.
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Authorized Indebtedness as of June 30, 2012

Agency Name
Department of Administrative Services Department of Agriculture Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Georgia Aviation Authority Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Georgia Building Authority Department of Community Affairs Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Department of Community Health Department of Corrections Department of Defense Department of Economic Development Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Georgia World Congress Center Authority Department of Education Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Georgia Forestry Commission Georgia Emergency Management Agency Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority Herty Advanced Materials Development Center Department of Human Resources Georgia Bureau of Investigations Jekyll Island Authority Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of Natural Resources Georgia Ports Authority Department of Public Health Georgia Public Safety Training Center Department of Public Safety Board of Regents Department of Revenue
Soil and Water Conservation Commission
State Accounting Office
Technical College System of Georgia
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Services
Total General Obligation Bonds

Outstanding Authorized but

Bonds

Not Issued

$ 1,415,856

53,954,784

7,531,086

200,000

36,915,643

113,216,032

$ 2,230,000

367,821

25,000,000

3,961,362

5,949,353

10,000,000

207,340,061

3,500,000

16,810,560

3,665,000

116,546,890

1,336,657

164,022,322

15,000,000

2,385,326,370

168,695,000

2,339,167

19,680,801

53,920

374,159,313

20,750,000

3,735,390

499,660

64,791,489

29,585,922

49,014,769

117,941,819 13,528,671 235,643,649 171,442,537
500,000 7,874,618

3,250,000
3,800,000 103,350,000

8,819,709 2,092,070,068

22,800,000

27,519,386

8,734,163

6,000,000

1,697,000

695,597,723

1,740,000

1,538,143,893

146,305,000

6,676,536

8,584,945,000

536,085,000

Total
$ 1,415,856 53,954,784 7,531,086 200,000 36,915,643 115,446,032 25,367,821 3,961,362 15,949,353 210,840,061 20,475,560 116,546,890 1,336,657 179,022,322
2,554,021,370 2,339,167 19,680,801 53,920
394,909,313 3,735,390 499,660 64,791,489 29,585,922 49,014,769
121,191,819 13,528,671 239,443,649 274,792,537
500,000 7,874,618 8,819,709 2,114,870,068 27,519,386
14,734,163
1,697,000
697,337,723
1,684,448,893
6,676,536
9,121,030,000

Guaranteed Revenue Bonds - State Road and Tollway Authority

403,450,000

403,450,000

Total General Obligation Bonds and Guaranteed Revenue Bonds*

$ 8,988,395,000

$536,085,000

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2011G General Obligation Bonds
Floating Rate Notes
During FY2012, the 2006 VRDBs were refunded to convert a portion of those bonds to fixed rate bonds to reduce the State's exposure to interest rate risk and to take advantage of low short term interest rates. The premium on the fixed rate 2011F refunding bonds was used to retire a portion of the 2006 VRDBs and reduce the total amount of outstanding bonds. The balance ($127,305,000) of the 2006 VRDBs were replaced with floating rate notes (2011G) in a private placement transaction for a term of three years at a fixed spread of 40 basis points to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ("SIFMA") index of weekly reset variable rate bonds. Unlike variable rate bonds which usually must have liquidity support from a highly rated commercial bank at a cost in excess of 50 basis points, and which also must have a remarketing agent at a cost in excess of 10 basis points, the State's floating rate notes do not have any such add-on costs, resulting in the lowest cost option to the State. The authorized maximum interest rate on the floating rate bonds is 9%, just as it was on the 2006 VRDBs.
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Expenditure of Bond Proceeds

Federal arbitrage regulations require that the State "reasonably expect" to spend down proceeds of each tax-exempt bond issue as follows:
Five percent within six months of issuance, Eighty-five percent within three years of issuance; and, One hundred percent at the fifth anniversary of issuance.
These regulations are in place to: 1) minimize the benefits to the issuer of investing the proceeds of tax-exempt bond proceeds at taxable rates, 2) remove the incentive to issue more bonds than required for the projects, and 3) remove the incentive to issue bonds earlier than necessary to carry out the governmental purpose of the bond issue.

During Fiscal Year 2012, all outstanding bond issues in aggregate were in compliance with the federal expenditure guidelines, although several individual projects did not meet those key guidelines. In order to ensure overall compliance for each bond issue, GSFIC's General Obligation Bond Proceeds Expenditure Policy applies these expenditure requirements to each project on an individual basis. GSFIC policy also requires that bond proceeds be spent within five years.
GSFIC, in coordination with state agencies and authorities, has procedures in place to monitor if these guidelines are met at both the issue and project levels. GSFIC works with the respective agencies to either spend down balances or return unspent bond proceeds for the purpose of retiring debt.

Summary of Agency Spend Down Compliance

Agency bond proceeds remaining after 5 years 15% or more of bond proceeds remaining after 3 years 95% or more of bond proceeds remaining after 6 months Total not in compliance with expenditure milestones Total number in compliance with all milestones

Number of
Agencies
0 13 9 14 33

Number of
Projects
0 45 31 72 369

Amount of Bond
Proceeds Remaining

$

0

$ 111,208,158

$ 123,477,435

$ 234,685,593

$ 668,596,072

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Strategic Initiatives
GSFIC will continue to leverage the latest technology to improve its operations in the next fiscal year, as well as focus on training and education for both staff and customers.

Career Management Institute Phase IV of the Career Management Institute was
launched in FY2012 and includes the configuration and implementation of 300 e-learning modules into the Learning Management System. These courses have been carefully selected to support the competencies identified for maximum success in 29 positions at GSFIC. Following the pilot of these performance solutions in both the personal development and job specific skills, the competencies and learning methods for the remaining positions at GSFIC will be identified and learning modules developed in FY2013.
FY2013 will target Phase IV to finalize the competency models and establish multi-media learning modules for the remaining 22 positions at GSFIC. Reporting and administration are also an integral part of the LMS, as it will allow HR to perform tasks such as: uploading content, organizing content, viewing and running reports, and monitoring student progress. In addition, we will maximize the purchase of multi-media learning modules in a prioritized manner for the 29 previously identified positions. Phase V will be the purchase of the remaining multi-media learning modules for the outstanding positions as well as any module not previously purchased for the first 51 positions in Phase III.
Design Professional Workshops The Construction Division's Design/Review Group will
develop a workshop for design professionals that will describe and explain the various aspects of GSFIC, including the roles and responsibilities of GSFIC, its processes and its expectations of design professionals engaged to provide services to the State.
The modules will include Procurement and Contracting for Services, Design Review, Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing, Commissioning, Fire Marshal Permitting, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and Construction Contract Administration. Longterm, the group hopes to expand the workshops to include Project Management, Project Closeout & Turn-over and Quality Assurance/Warranty.
GSFIC expects the educational workshops to reduce delays during design and construction caused by incomplete programming, inadequate design documents, budget overruns, inadequate construction contract administration, and other issues that could be remedied by setting clear expectations and providing a mechanism to explain how to meet those expectations.

Technology
Without a doubt, the speed of change has become a defining characteristic of the information age. The way we conduct business has dramatically changed in just the past five years. The GSFIC staff is online, connected, communicating and sharing information in a way not imaginable 10 years ago. GSFIC will continue to research and invest in new technologies that will allow the organization to more efficiently and effectively serve the citizens of the State of Georgia.
Enterprise Project Management Solution In order to improve efficiencies, drive productivity and
deliver best in class customer service, GSFIC will implement a new Project Management Enterprise Solution. The new solution will be used to better manage the entire project management lifecycle. The real time data base will capture, analyze and compare data that will enable staff to better manage projects.
The web-based system will allow staff to access the application from anywhere and will help standardize the organization's processes. It will improve delivery and collaboration of data between all stakeholders and will reduce costs by allowing for real-time workflow, including required approvals, submittals and reviews. It should also improve efficiency, productivity and effective communication.
During the first half of FY2012, all internal processes were reviewed as the GSFIC-specific software was developed. The new enterprise management system is expected to be launched in early FY2013.
Electronic Payment Program
As part of its financial initiatives for the year, GSFIC will continue to increase participation of construction vendors - both private contractors and public systems receiving reimbursement - in its electronic payment program. GSFIC established a strategic goal for FY2013 to have increase the current Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) participation from 56 to 70 private contractors receiving payment through ACH, an electronic network for paperless financial transactions. ACH transfer is less costly to process than paper check, and ensures more timely payment as well.
Building Information Modeling
GSFIC's construction division identified Building Information Modeling (BIM) as an emerging technology that can improve the construction process from early design work through facility operations.

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BIM covers geometry, spatial relationships, light analysis, geographic information, quantities and properties of building components and can be used to demonstrate the entire building life cycle. The three-dimensional technology provides the potential for a virtual information model to be handed from the design team to the contractor and subcontractors and, at the end of the project, to the owner. The result greatly reduces the information loss that occurs when a new team takes "ownership" of the project, as well as delivering extensive information to owners of complex structures.
While the technology is still relatively new and the computer requirements to run the software very demanding, GSFIC is preparing itself for this next generation in construction management. BIM Guidelines were published in FY2011 and a pilot project to be managed with BIM was selected. The classroom building at Southern Crescent Technical College in McDonough is being designed by Lord, Aeck and Sargent, a design firm with experience in building modeling.
GSFIC is focused first on the architectural and structural elements of design and construction and then will phase in mechanical, electrical and plumbing elements.
Design Review Group will lead the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology on state construction projects. GSFIC BIM Design Standards were developed and requirements for Architects & Structural Engineers were introduced to the procurement process, contracts and early design process in FY12. During FY13 Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing requirements will be integrated in the procurement process and GSFIC BIM Construction Standards will be developed. The long-term goal is for Building Information Modeling to be used as a project coordination process and for communication via the GSFIC enterprise solutions platform. The final goal remains to offer BIM as a basic service in project collaboration.
Contract Standardization with Board of Regents
GSFIC and the Board of Regents are the two most likely agencies to contract for construction of State public construction. In response to construction industry requests, and because there was some confusion caused by differences between the contract forms used by GSFIC and those used by the Board of Regents, GSFIC began working with the Board of Regents to develop standard form contracts to be used by both agencies over a year ago. GSFIC and the Board of Regents have now jointly developed, and are using, a common Design Professional Contract for use with the CM/GC Delivery Method. Continuing the work to create standardized contract forms, GSFIC has developed a draft standardized Design Professional Contract for use with the Design-BidBuild Delivery Method. This second standardized contract form awaits approval by the Board of Regents. Once approved, both agencies will utilize this second form contract. The next contract to be standardized is the Construction Contract for the Design-Bid-Build Delivery Method. As a result of the cooperative effort to standardize contracts, and

to reinforce the work as it proceeds, GSFIC and the Board of Regents created a Contracts Alliance Committee to focus on improving the joint contract forms being used and revised by both agencies. The Contracts Alliance Committee is chaired by representatives from BOR and GSFIC and consists of members from the construction, architecture and engineering fields. The Contracts Alliance Committee advises GSFIC and BOR on contract matters to ensure that contracts fairly meet the needs of both the owner and the industry. The Contracts Alliance Committee also works closely with the State Construction Manual Editorial Review Board to suggest revisions and updates to the State Construction Manual.
Finance and Investment
The Financing and Investment Division continues to add improvements and modules to its eBonds application. (eBonds is the web-based bond and debt management system that was initiated in Fiscal Year 2009.) Several of the accomplishments during Fiscal Year 2012 are listed under the YEAR IN REVIEW section of this report. As of the publication date of this Annual Report, a process has been developed to assist the Office of Planning and Budget to obtain comprehensive encumbrance data for all bond-funded projects with an outstanding project balance. Some of the items to be worked on in Fiscal Year 2013 are the continued testing and completion of the construction-in-progress reporting module, addition of projects funded by bonds issued between 1992 and 1998, general ledger activities and reporting, and arbitrage investment activities and reporting.
During Fiscal Year 2012, GSFIC staff worked with staff of the Department of Transportation, Department of Revenue, and the Office of the State Treasurer to prepare for the implementation of the special district sales and use tax authorized by the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 ("TIA"). The staff of the Financing and Investment Division has assumed the responsibility for developing a system similar to GSFIC's eBonds system to account and report the activities of the TIA program, which include: the receipt of tax proceeds collected by the Georgia Department of Revenue, the investment of those proceeds, the distribution of a portion of the proceeds to local governments, and the distribution of project funding to the Department of Transportation, which will be responsible for the management of the projects. Three districts approved the TIA tax on July 31, 2012. A total of $1.8 billion of TIA tax proceeds is projected to be received in the three approving districts over the ten-year period, which begins on January 1, 2013. Seventy-five percent ($1.375 billion) of this total is projected to fund 873 regional projects. Twenty-five percent ($458.5) of this total is projected to be distributed to 188 local government entities, based on the distribution procedure established by TIA.

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