RFP for Construction Management Services

The Coastal Empire Montessori Community Organization (CEMCO) is seeking proposals from qualified Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) firms to oversee a comprehensive renovation and phased redevelopment of their campus located at 2001 Cynthia Street in Savannah, Georgia. The project has a hard cost budget of approximately $3.1 million, which includes roof replacement and all general contractor fees. The selected firm will be responsible for pre-construction planning, cost management, scheduling, quality assurance, and managing trade contracts, with an emphasis on experience in fast-track educational projects, charter school renovations, and GMP-based delivery. The procurement process is scheduled to open with the RFP posted in November 2025, with proposals due in December, and construction anticipated to commence in April 2026, aiming for substantial completion by July 1, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of firms demonstrating expertise in project controls, value engineering, bonding capacity (minimum 100%), and experience managing similar projects under CM at Risk contracts. Evaluation criteria prioritize qualifications of proposed staff, relevant project experience, references from charter schools, bonding ability, and past performance, with a focus on firms capable of delivering within tight timelines and budgets. The contract will be awarded based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering both technical qualifications and price, with no formal weighting assigned to evaluation factors. Proposals must be submitted in sealed packages, labeled appropriately, and delivered by physical means to the specified address before the deadline. The agreement will incorporate bonding requirements per Georgia law, including performance and payment bonds, and stipulate that any cost savings below the GMP revert to CEMCO. The project scope includes not only renovation work but also the management of trade contracts, quality standards, and adherence to applicable state bonding statutes, all under a contractual framework designed to ensure timely, within-budget delivery of a high-quality educational facility.