J-467-CM KSU - Reno for Student Success & Construction Management Programs

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), acting on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is soliciting qualified firms to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for Project No. J-467-CM, which involves the renovation of facilities at Kennesaw State University to support Student Success and Construction Management Programs. The solicitation, identified as PE-40900-RFQC-2027-000000221, was posted on July 23, 2026, with proposals due by August 20, 2026, and is governed by Georgia state procurement protocols rather than Federal Acquisition Regulation standards. The project has a preliminary Stated Cost Limitation of $10,500,000, subject to funding availability, with construction documents expected to be finalized by October 30, 2027. The work includes comprehensive construction management services encompassing design-phase consultation, subcontractor coordination, cost and schedule control, procurement oversight, quality assurance, and compliance with state-mandated sustainable construction standards under the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008, including achieving Georgia Peach certification. All contract administration, including invoicing, must be conducted through the e-Builder platform. Evaluation for award will be based on a best-value trade-off methodology combining three weighted factors: Experience and Qualifications (45%), Suitability (30%), and Stability (25%). Proposers must demonstrate proven experience managing comparable construction projects, a qualified and stable project team with documented prior collaboration, appropriate firm size and resources, local market knowledge, and strong financial health as evidenced by a current ratio of at least 1.0 and an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.2. Special requirements include mandatory submission of three state-specific exhibits: Exhibit A (Certification Form), Exhibit B (E-Verify Compliance Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91), and Exhibit C (Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement), with failure to submit any one resulting in automatic disqualification. Contractors must hold a valid Georgia General Contractor’s License, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate with a minimum A.M. Best A- rating and a $5 million umbrella, be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, and ensure all employees are verified through E-Verify. Key personnel—including the Project Superintendent, Manager,