[2000-27] RFQP-CM_0269-2023 Chilled Water Distribution Replacement Klaus to CoC

The Georgia Institute of Technology is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) services for Project No. 0269-2023, the Chilled Water Distribution Replacement from Klaus to the College of Computing on its Atlanta campus. The procurement follows a two-stage process: Step I evaluates firm qualifications through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and qualified respondents will be invited to Step II for interviews and submission of detailed fee proposals. The project involves replacing and expanding chilled water piping infrastructure using HDPE material, including tapping into the main along Plum Street, constructing new supply and return mains between the Petit and College of Computing buildings, and connecting to mechanical rooms in both structures to enhance system resiliency. All services must be delivered under the CM/GC delivery method, requiring comprehensive preconstruction services such as technical review, cost verification, value engineering, and schedule development, followed by full construction management responsibilities including safety, scheduling, coordination, and commissioning. The estimated construction cost is $3.5 million, though this may be adjusted based on funding or programmatic changes. Only firms meeting strict pass/fail criteria—including sufficient bonding capacity, non-debarment status, and a current ratio of at least 1.0—will be considered for evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by July 29, 2026, with a strict 50-page limit and adherence to detailed formatting rules including 11-point font and specific file naming conventions. Proposers are required to submit notarized certifications affirming truthfulness of information, criminal history disclosures, and compliance with Georgia’s Security and Immigration Compliance Act through E-Verify enrollment, along with a conflict of interest disclosure. Financial stability, corporate history, litigation record, and professional experience in university or similar complex projects are heavily weighted in the evaluation, particularly for the proposed project team. Firms must hold a valid Georgia General Contractor’s License, maintain an Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less, and carry insurance through carriers rated A- or higher by A.M. Best with a Class V or larger financial size category. All bonding must be issued by sureties listed in the U.S. Department of Treasury's Circular 570 and must be issued within Georgia. Compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 is mandatory, and the procurement promotes equal opportunity for minority, women-owned, and small business enterprises. Failure to include any mandatory exhibits, particularly the