Description
The Houston County School District is seeking a qualified Construction Professional (Construction Manager at Risk) to provide full pre‑construction and construction management services for the new Houston County Arts Center – a 3,000‑seat main theater, a 200‑seat black‑box theater, a flexible classroom, parking, and related site work. The CP will be responsible for cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, subcontractor selection, safety, quality control, and delivery of the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and a Guaranteed Delivery Date. The contract will be a cost‑plus‑fee arrangement (actual cost plus a fixed or percentage fee) with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the GMP. The preliminary construction budget is approximately $50 million; the final GMP will be set after design development. The selection process includes a two‑step evaluation (technical scoring and optional interviews) with a board approval slated for 10 Nov 2026. Proposals (six hard copies + one electronic copy) must be received by 22 Oct 2026.
• Scope: Pre‑construction services (pricing, value engineering, constructability reviews) and full construction management for a large performing‑arts facility.
• Delivery method: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) with GMP and Guaranteed Delivery Date.
• Budget: Approx. $50 M (pre‑construction fee and construction fee to be proposed).
• Schedule: CP selection by 10 Nov 2026; construction duration estimated at 24 months.
• Requirements: Bonding capacity, liability insurance ($1 M per accident, $2 M property, $10 M aggregate), GA contractor’s license, EMR ≤ 1.2, E‑Verify compliance, and GA residency preference.
• Evaluation criteria: Fee proposal, past CMAR performance, project approach, team qualifications, local experience, and references.