KSU Construction Management at-Risk - Project BR-90-2502 - Wellstar Center for Sports Exe.

The contract pertains to the selection of a construction management at-risk firm for the development of the Wellstar Center for Sports Excellence at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, with an estimated construction cost of approximately 13.2 million dollars. The project involves constructing a 20,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to student athletes and health sciences programs. The procurement process is structured in two phases: initial qualification evaluation based on firm experience, stability, and suitability, followed by finalist interviews focusing on project team expertise, management approach, and communication skills. The owner emphasizes a best-value approach, with fee proposals from top-ranked firms opened only after successful qualification and interview stages. Key contractual and administrative requirements include strict adherence to Georgia state laws, such as the Security and Immigration Compliance Act, and mandatory submission of notarized affidavits and disclosure statements. The solicitation restricts communication to prevent undue influence and mandates that all responses be submitted electronically via a designated file transfer portal, with a maximum of 50 pages and a 250MB file size limit. The contract emphasizes compliance with safety, bonding, and insurance standards, and encourages participation from minority, woman-owned, and small business enterprises. The selected firm will provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction management services, including schedule development, cost verification, quality assurance, and collaboration with design and commissioning professionals, ensuring the project meets all specified standards within the established budget and timeline.