J-460-CM School of Optometry - Georgia Southern University

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), acting on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is soliciting construction management at risk services for the School of Optometry project at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, under solicitation number PE-40900-RFQC-2026-000000210. The project has a preliminary cost limitation of $21,000,000, with design professional services expected to begin in September 2026 and construction anticipated to last approximately 14 months, pending final approval and funding confirmation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the GSFIC Egnyte FTP site by June 18, 2026, and are limited to a 50-page Statement of Qualifications, with separate PDF files required for the fee proposal and initial construction schedule; no other file formats, external links, or printed copies are acceptable. Evaluation is based on a trade-off best-value method, weighing Experience and Qualifications at 45%, Suitability at 30%, and Financial and Organizational Stability at 25%, with shortlisted firms subject to interviews scored on qualifications, project approach, and overall impression. Offerors must submit three mandatory state-specific exhibits: a Certification Form, a Contractor Affidavit under Georgia Code § 13-10-91(b)(1) requiring E-Verify compliance, and a Disclosure Statement addressing prior business interactions with state officials, all of which must be completed and signed without modification. Participation in Georgia’s small, minority, or women-owned business programs is encouraged but not required, and there are no federal socioeconomic certifications demanded. Key personnel—including the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Project Executive—must be named, employed by the firm, and present during interviews. Compliance with Georgia insurance standards, including A.M. Best ratings of A- VII or higher, an Experience Modification Rate no higher than 1.2, and a minimum current ratio of 1.0, is mandatory, along with a valid Georgia contractor’s license and sufficient bonding capacity. All contract administration must be conducted through the E-Builder system, and the offeror must execute the GSFIC contract form exactly as provided, with no modifications permitted. Failure to comply with any certification, particularly regarding immigration compliance or disclosure of conflicts of interest, will result in disqualification.