Botanical Garden Conservatory

The Georgia Southern University is seeking a Construction Management At-Risk (CM/GC) firm to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Botanic Garden Conservatory project. The project involves the demolition of an area of the garden and the construction of a new 4,000 sf barn-style, glass structure with a capacity of 175 seated occupants. The CM/GC firm will be responsible for managing the construction process, including pricing, value engineering, and maintaining the project schedule and budget. The project is expected to start in September 2026 and last for approximately 9-12 months. • The CM/GC firm will provide preconstruction services, including technical review, cost verification, and schedule development. • The CM/GC firm will manage the construction process, including competitively selecting subcontractors and managing the project schedule and budget. • The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts, and the CM/GC firm will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008. • The CM/GC firm will be required to provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project, and the contract will include a liquidated damages provision.