CSU_J-465-PM - One Arsenal Place Renovation

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is seeking a qualified program management firm to provide comprehensive services for the renovation of One Arsenal Place at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, under Project No. J-465. The solicitation, identified as PE-47200-RFQ-2026-000000134 and issued under NAICS Code 541618, is a Request for Qualifications with a submission deadline of June 30, 2026. The Program Manager will represent the university throughout the programming, planning, design, and pre-GMP construction phases, with potential extension into full construction administration. The estimated construction cost for the project is $13.5 million, and the base program management fee for Phases I and II is approximately $245,000. Firms must demonstrate extensive relevant experience in managing complex public facility projects, with evaluation weighting heavily favoring project experience and qualifications (45%), followed by firm suitability (30%), and financial and operational stability (25%). A staged selection process includes a pass/fail eligibility screen, review of Statements of Qualifications, and finalist interviews, during which the top-ranked firm will be invited to submit a confidential, password-protected fee proposal using Exhibit D. Proposers are required to submit a complete electronic package not exceeding 50 pages in PDF format, uploaded exclusively through the BOR/Egnyte FTP site, adhering to specific naming conventions and formatting standards including 11-point font and 8.5” x 11” page size. Mandatory exhibits include the Certification Form (Exhibit A), Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status (Exhibit B), Project Team Composition (Exhibit C), Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1) (Exhibit E), and a Proposer’s Disclosure Statement (Exhibit F) addressing any conflicts of interest with the Board of Regents, the university, or project end-users. The firm must possess valid Georgia licensure, not be suspended or debarred, and cannot have been terminated for cause on previous public works contracts. Key personnel must be clearly identified with defined roles, time commitments, and resumes submitted, and a single team leader must serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project. The Program Manager will be responsible for program development, cost and schedule control, design oversight aligned with CSU’s