Construction Manager 26-001

The White County Board of Education is soliciting proposals for Construction Professional services to manage renovations and new construction across three school facilities in Cleveland, Georgia, under a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method. The scope includes major upgrades at White County High School such as front entrance reconfiguration, guard shack construction, fencing, tennis court installation, and track resurfacing, with a project timeline from September 28, 2026, to January 30, 2027. Simultaneously, Jack P. Nix Elementary will undergo extensive renovations including fencing, road surfacing, playground enhancements, restroom modernization with ADA compliance, relighting, energy conservation upgrades, fire alarm and intercom system replacements, new flooring, millwork, and gym expansion, scheduled from May 3, 2027, to July 30, 2027. Mt. Yonah Elementary will receive a front entrance reconfiguration with added parking and interior painting, following the same schedule. The total project budget is capped at $15.3 million, with services delivered under an Actual Cost plus Fee structure not exceeding a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Proposals must demonstrate strong project team qualifications, firm stability, relevant experience, and a robust management plan covering cost, schedule, quality assurance, safety, and subcontractor oversight. Proposers must meet stringent qualification thresholds including valid Georgia contractor licensing, current business registration, financial health with a minimum current ratio of 1.0, EMR of 1.2 or lower, and bonding capacity sufficient for the project scope. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million per accident for bodily injury, $2 million for property damage, and a $10 million aggregate limit. Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and federal IRCA is mandatory, requiring E-Verify registration or an affirmed affidavit. The Owner prohibits joint ventures and requires a single prime contractor with subcontractors managed under strict compliance protocols. Proposals are limited to forty double-sided pages with 11-point font, submitted in five printed copies and one PDF on a flash drive to the specified address by July 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Evaluation prioritizes team experience and qualifications (25%), firm suitability (25%), prior public sector project performance (20%), financial stability (15%), and quality of the management plan (15%), with award based on a trade-off analysis rather than lowest price. Compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards and