Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services

The International Community School is soliciting Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art campus in DeKalb County, Georgia. The project involves the development of an approximately 95,000 square foot multi-story educational facility designed to serve Pre-K through 5th-grade students, with an initial capacity for 600 students. The total estimated project budget is $24,000,000. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of academic and support spaces, including classrooms, a media center, STEM/maker spaces, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria, as well as extensive site development such as athletic fields, playgrounds, utility infrastructure, and parking facilities. The selected CMAR will be responsible for two primary phases: preconstruction and construction. During preconstruction, the firm will provide estimating, constructability reviews, value engineering, and the development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The construction phase will include project management, quality and safety oversight, and commissioning support. The contract will be executed under the AIA A133-2019 Standard Form of Agreement. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, focusing on relevant Pre-K-12 experience, team qualifications, project approach, references, and capacity. Key milestones include a selection date of October 7, 2026, a construction start in March 2027, and a target school opening in August 2028. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value and demonstrate specialized expertise in school security, sustainable design, and technology-rich learning environments.