RFP 26-0016 Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Public Safety Building Renovatio

The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to serve as Construction Manager as General Contractor for a renovation project at the Public Safety Building located at 510 10th Street, Georgia, with an estimated construction budget of $4.5 million. The scope includes upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, interior and exterior modifications, and shell maintenance. The selected firm will provide preconstruction services to assist in refining the scope within available funds and then proceed as the general contractor for construction. The procurement process emphasizes a competitive, best-value approach, with proposals due by November 14, 2025, via DemandStar, and evaluated based on criteria such as qualifications, experience, project timeline, key personnel, client history, DBE participation, and cost, with a total project budget capped at $4.5 million. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal, state, and local regulations, including nondiscrimination statutes, labor standards such as the Davis-Bacon Act, environmental laws, and procurement requirements. It mandates strict compliance with insurance and bonding provisions, including minimum coverage levels and naming the City as an additional insured. Proposers must submit several signed forms, including notarized affidavits for E-Verify compliance, conflict of interest, non-collusion, and DBE participation, along with business licenses, proof of insurance, and a W-9. The contract emphasizes adherence to federal statutes if federally funded, and the City’s procurement ordinances. The project schedule will be finalized during preconstruction, with performance expected at the project location in Columbus, Georgia, and the contract will be governed by Georgia law. Proposal submissions must be concise, organized into specified sections, and submitted electronically as a single PDF by the deadline, with no explicit page limits, and all addenda must be acknowledged.