10-2026-031 Building Commissioning Services for BCCA Reno

The Bartow County School System is seeking competitive sealed proposals for Building Commissioning Services to support the renovation of the College and Career Academy in Cartersville, Georgia. The project encompasses substantial renovations to the lower level of the CCA building adjacent to the gymnasium and e-sports auditorium to create a Central Registration Office, conversion of the existing football fieldhouse into Transitional Academy classroom space, and construction of a new facilities office shop between the football and baseball fields. Extensive site work is required including grading, paving, storm drainage with a detention pond system, landscaping, and designated parking areas for students, faculty, and visitors. Key building systems to be modified or installed include HVAC with energy optimization and building automation, electrical service upgrades with LED lighting and occupancy sensors, low voltage systems encompassing data, security, fire alarm, and surveillance, and plumbing with gas piping and hot water systems. All fire protection modifications must comply with NFPA 101-2024. The selected contractor will serve as a Construction Manager at Risk and is responsible for preconstruction services such as technical reviews, cost verification, value engineering, and schedule development, as well as construction management and coordination with the design professional to develop separate bid packages. Proposals must be submitted in strict compliance with detailed formatting guidelines including one unbound original and three bound copies without the fee schedule, plus a separately sealed envelope containing the detailed fee proposal using Exhibit B as the framework. The entire submission is limited to 50 pages using minimum 11-point font on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications, provide IRS Form W9, complete the E-Verify Form, and hold all necessary Georgia state business licenses. Insurance requirements are stringent, obligating firms to carry commercial general liability, umbrella, auto, professional liability, and equipment insurance with specified limits, issued by companies licensed in Georgia and meeting A.M. Best “A-” or better ratings and Class V financial size. Bonding capacity of up to $36 million must be demonstrated, with performance and payment bonds required. Key personnel including a Project Executive, Project Manager, and Superintendent must be identified with supporting credentials. The evaluation process is multi-stage, prioritizing suitability for the project (40 points), relevant experience and qualifications (30 points), firm stability (15 points), and fee proposal (15 points), with a mandatory pre-proposal conference on June 18, 2026, and responses due by 2: