J-465-CM One Arsenal Place Renovation - Columbus State 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 proposals for Construction Management at Risk services for the renovation of One Arsenal Place at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. The project involves the phased modernization of approximately 71,000 gross square feet, including upgrades to building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, envelope, and roof, alongside interior reconfigurations, courtyard improvements, and full ADA compliance. The Construction Manager at Risk will be engaged during the design phase to provide constructability reviews, cost estimating, and subcontractor coordination, with all work required to meet Georgia’s Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 and achieve Georgia Peach certification. The project has a preliminary Stated Cost Limitation of $13,500,000, which is subject to revision based on funding availability. The selection process is conducted in two steps: an initial submission of qualifications followed by a fee proposal and interview for finalists, with evaluation weighted 45% toward experience and qualifications, 30% toward suitability, and 25% toward stability. Fee proposals are scored proportionally relative to the lowest bid under a trade-off methodology, not lowest price technically acceptable. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single .pdf file not exceeding 50 pages, excluding mandatory exhibits, by August 10, 2026, via the designated GSFIC file transfer portal. Offers must include three non-negotiable exhibits: a Certification Form verifying truthfulness and absence of conflicts, a Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) attesting to E-Verify compliance and immigration law adherence, and a Disclosure Statement covering business relationships with GSFIC or university personnel within the past one to two years. No federal certifications such as UEI or CAGE codes are required, and socioeconomic status self-certification is not mandated for the prime offeror, though use of Georgia-certified minority, women-owned, and small business subcontractors is encouraged. Additional mandatory requirements include a valid Georgia contractor’s license, corporate existence documentation, bonding capacity from an A.M. Best A- or better rated surety, $1 million general liability coverage with $2 million aggregate, $5 million umbrella coverage, a current ratio of at least 1.0, and an Experience Modification Rate no higher than 1.2. All contract