CM at Risk Stoneview Elementary School Modernization

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking a qualified construction management firm to act as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the complete modernization of Stoneview Elementary School in Lithonia, GA. The CMAR will provide pre‑construction services (cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, procurement planning) and then manage the construction phase under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) not to exceed the $30 M Stated Cost of Limitation. The project includes new classrooms, media center, security vestibule, HVAC, roof, fire protection, kitchen, interior finishes, site work, parking, playground, and storm‑water improvements. The contract will be awarded in December 2026, with a Notice to Proceed on March 1 2027 and substantial completion targeted for June 29 2029. The selection process involves a mandatory pre‑submittal conference (Oct 15), a mandatory site visit (Oct 16), a Q&A deadline (Oct 21), and submission of qualifications by Nov 5. Evaluation will consider past school‑related experience, staff qualifications, project approach, and current workload. • Scope: full renovation and expansion of a 750‑seat K‑12 elementary school (≈30 M USD project) • Services: pre‑construction planning, cost validation, value engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction management under GMP • Mandatory events: Pre‑submittal conference (Oct 15) and site visit (Oct 16) • Submission deadline: Nov 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EST (electronic) • Evaluation criteria: experience, staff, approach, workload, equitable distribution, GMP proposal • Timeline: Notice to Proceed Mar 1 2027 → Substantial Completion Jun 29 2029 (≈28 months) • Award anticipated: Dec 2026; contract value capped at $30 M, CM fee typically 5‑10% of project cost.