0481_2025 CM RFQ_RFP_final 06_30_2025.pdf

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP

On behalf of

GT Facilities, Inc. (GTFI)

Request for Qualifications (Step I) and

Request for Proposals

(Step II)

To Provide

Construction Management at-Risk Services For

“Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation” Bid-Contract No. 2001-26 / Project No. 0481-2025

Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia

Solicitation Issue Date: No Later Than June 30, 2025 Qualifications Packages Due: Noon (EST), August 5, 2025

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STEP I – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

3. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP I)

5. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

7. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

8. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

STEP II – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) from Pre-Qualified Finalists Only

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION

2. BUILDING PROGRAM

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

4. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

5. SELECTION PROCESS

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING PROJECT PROPOSALS

7. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION AND EXTENSIONS

8. SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT PROPOSALS AND FEE PROPOSALS

9. PRESENTATION / INTERVIEW INFORMATION

10. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBITS

a. Exhibit A – Certification Form

b. Exhibit B – Contractor Affidavit

c. Exhibit C – CM-GC Fee Proposal

d. Exhibit D – Preconstruction Cost & Expenses Breakdown

e. Exhibit E – General Conditions Breakdown

f. Exhibit F – Project Cost Matrix

g. Exhibit G – Proposer’s Disclosure Statement

h. Exhibit H – GTFI Insurance Requirements

i. Exhibit I - Sample Form of Contract AIA Document A133 - 2019

j. Exhibit J – Preliminary Project Schedule

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

On behalf of Georgia Tech Facilities, Inc. (GTFI)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

(STEP I)

To Provide

Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) Services For

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (“BOR”) as (“Owner”), on behalf of Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”), (“User”) is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing professional construction management at-risk services for the construction of a project known “Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation” (Project No. 0481-2025)” at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-mentioned services. Some firms that respond to this RFQ, who are determined by the Owner to be especially qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview and offer proposals for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. Georgia Tech reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications or proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities at their discretion.

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

The proposed renovation to Bobby Dodd Stadium is wide-reaching and impacts all four cardinal directions in the north, south, east, and west portions of the stadium. These renovations focus on premium enhancements and seating bowl improvements as it seeks to elevate the gameday experience for all Georgia Tech fans, alumni, and students.

Project Description

The west sideline renovation will feature a premium level with a 7,700 square foot Founder’s Club with 124 seats overlooking midfield, 8 Founder’s Suites, 8 elevated suites, 16 renovated suites, press operations and food service. The new Founder’s Club replaces the existing President’s lounge and entry lobby within the Bill Moore Student Success Center. The east sideline stadium renovation will feature update Field Club lounge (20,120 SF), a new VIP Club (3,250 SF) and 15 updated suites.

The upper most level of Wardlaw in the South endzone renovation will feature three renovated suites relocated press operations area, security, radio, stats and flex booths. The North end zone renovation will feature the renovation of 10 existing suites. The seating bowl renovations will include new chairback seating throughout the bowl (except for student areas), enhanced ADA options and distribution on the west, widened aisles and added handrails on west stadium bowl and east stadium upper bowl. The project will also include new videoboards in the South End of the Stadium and in

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC the Northwest Corner of the stadium (direct purchases not included CM’s scope and budget). A preliminary study was performed on the project and will be shared with shortlisted firms.

SF breakdown:

93,863 SF – Interior Renovation Total

• West: 37,598 SF

• East: 39,554 SF

• South: 7,162 SF

• North: 9,549 SF

184,571 SF – Seating Bowl improvements

• Re-seat only: 80,168 SF

• Re-seat and Other: 104,403 SF

Sustainable Approach

The project will incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18) as a minimum and it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate for this building to support campus sustainability measures and strategies through its design and construction. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals influenced guiding principles for this project, which is intended to be a model of sustainability for the campus. More specific goals will be outlined in the planning narrative delivered to the shortlisted design teams. However, focuses will include:

reducing operating energy with an energy use intensive (EUI) target 25-30 reducing storm water runoff and maximizing water capture and reuse where applicable material diversion from landfill prioritization of specifying materials with sustainable criteria prioritizing healthy material selections that target reduction of embodied carbon Compliance with the 2018 International Green Construction Code, which incorporates

ASHRAE 189.1.

Georgia Tech will independently employ a commissioning agent early in the design process. The Commissioning Agent’s scope will include building envelope and enhanced systems commissioning. The commissioning agent should be considered part of the Design team throughout the design and construction process and through the warrantee/measurement and verification period. The commissioning agent will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Owner's Project Requirement document (OPR) and will work with the Design team to align with their Basis of Design document (BOD).

Project Delivery Method

The delivery method for this Project will be Construction Manager-at-Risk (CM), and, as a minimum, will employ the services of a Commissioning Agent in addition to the services of the Design Professional.

Funding for this project consists of Donor Philanthropy. The contract will be based on AIA contract A133 with edits which will be signed with GT Facilities Inc.(GTFI). Selection is subject to GTFI approval.

Project Budget

The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation (SCL) or construction cost is estimated at $40 million. The final SCL may be revised by the Owner due to final programmatic requirements, funding availability or other circumstances.

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

Project Schedule

A preliminary master project schedule Exhibit G is attached.

The goal is to complete the project between football seasons to avoid any disruption of the game day experience for fans during the season. The target timeline is as follows:

June-August 2025: Design/CM Selection RFP September 25-June 2026: Design and Pricing July-August 2026: Pricing/Contracting September 2026: Procurement November 2026 - August 2027: Construction August 23, 2027: Completion and move in

The proposed project schedule has been carefully planned to minimize the impact to Georgia Tech Athletic Association operations, particularly during Georgia Tech football seasons. (All of the dates above are estimates which are subject to change.

2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT-AT-RISK SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

The CM/GC will be expected to work collaboratively with the Design Professional and other consultants throughout the entire course of the project from preconstruction services through final completion. Services may include, without limitation, pricing, development of procurement strategies, value engineering, schedule development, schedule evaluation, logistics planning and management of the construction. In addition, the CM/GC will be responsible for methods of construction, safety, and the scheduling and coordination of the work of all construction and miscellaneous contracts required for completion of the project within its predetermined budget and schedule. The successful CM/GC will be required to work collaboratively and fully integrate with the Owner’s consultants, including but not limited to a Commissioning Agent.

The selected Construction Manager must adhere to GT standards, which include but are not limited to the following:

1. Georgia Tech Campus Landscape Master Plan

(http://www.space.gatech.edu/landscapeplan/assets/LMP_Final_Draft.pdf)

2. Georgia Tech Design and Construction Architecture and Engineering Design Standards for Building Technology “GT Yellow Book”: http://facilities.gatech.edu/files/DC/GT_Spec.pdf

3. Georgia Tech Design and Construction BIM Standards: http://facilities.gatech.edu/standards-forms

4. Additional standards per the Georgia Tech Design & Construction Standards website:

http://facilities.gatech.edu/standards-forms

3. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Selection of the CM/GC will be a multi-step process generally following the steps outlined in the State Construction Manual.

Step I- Qualifications Review This RFQ is issued for the purpose of acquiring Statements of Qualifications from prospective CM/GC firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee that will consist of representatives of Georgia Tech, the Owner, and others (to be

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC determined). The Selection Committee will receive and review Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ. To be deemed eligible for evaluation, firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Required (evaluated on a pass/fail basis by the Selection Committee)

The firm or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority.

Firm must have sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work. Provide a letter or other supporting documentation from a bonding company indicating the firm’s capacity to bond the project.

Firm must be able to provide all the insurance coverages and limits as required by Exhibit H- Insurance Requirements.

Firms must have all necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia.

Provide a copy of your GC license, business license and Georgia Certificate of Existence.

Firm must demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a quick ratio (current assets/current liabilities) of 1.0 or higher.

The firm must demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years of 1.0 or less.

The firm or its principals must not have not been terminated for cause or currently in default on any contract.

The firms must provide a sworn statement attesting to compliance with the minimum criteria listed above and provide supporting documentation as requested further in the process in accordance with deliverable (A) A-6 below in this RFQ.

The Selection Committee will then evaluate the submittals which have met the above minimum qualifications. Criteria for the evaluation are listed below:

Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

20% Factor: Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, resources, form of ownership, litigation history, financials, etc.

45% Factor: Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability of firm to effectively manage construction of facilities of comparable complexity, size, and function, for public owners.

Firms must show considerable experience in renovation projects, athletic facilities and working near occupied spaces/areas.

35% Factor: Firm’s suitability to provide services for project, including the firm’s apparent fit to the project type, delivery method, any unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, describe your firms plan for competitively selecting subcontractors, and meeting GT’s required schedule.

Step II- CM/CG Selection, will be initiated by invitation to finalists to submit Project and Fee Proposals as instructed in the Owner’s RFP. Short listed firms will be issued a notice to finalists and invited to do a presentation/interview. The successful CM/GC will be determined based on the proposals received and the interview.

4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP I)

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

5. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submittal deadline has passed, all submissions will be final. The Owner will not request clarification from individual proposer regarding their submission but reserves the right to ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (Email is preferable) to:

Thomas Schneider Capital Project Manager Georgia Institute of Technology 151 6th Street NW – 3rd Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0351

Email: tschneider33@gatech.edu

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 5). Please list email subject as “Project 0481-2025 CM RFQ Questions.” All relevant questions and requests for clarification received by the Georgia Tech in writing, prior to the deadline will be compiled and answers will be posted to the Georgia Procurement Registry as an addendum, notice or announcement to the original solicitation for services at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/.

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Submittals must be prepared in a manner that fits a standard 8 ½” x 11” paper format when printed.

Responses are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. The entire response shall not exceed 30 double-sided pages or 60 single sided pages, excluding exhibits, affidavits or other enclosure information that may be included in an appendix. Tabs and cover do not count toward limit. All pages count regardless of content. Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed page limits. Submittals that exceed the page limit will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

STEP I – Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Estimated Time Line

a. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQP to Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) website

06/30/2025 -----

b. Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification (see section 6).

07/22/2025 Noon

c. Owner issues responses to questions received by deadline 07/29/2025 -----

d. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications 08/05/2025 Noon

e. Owner completes evaluation, post results to the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) website, and issues notification to finalist firms

08/12/2025 -----

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

(DELIVERABLES “A”, “B”, and “C” FOR ALL FIRMS)

A. Stability

A1- Provide basic company information: Company name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, and company website (if available). If the firm has multiple offices, include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify the office from which project will be managed and proximity to the project site. Provide form of ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. For joint venture entities that have not undertaken at least two projects together, each firm should submit its qualifications separately. Joint submittals are subject to the same submittal page limit.

A2- Briefly describe the history of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm's establishment, personnel resources, including disciplines and numbers and classifications of employees, and locations and staffing of offices that will be directly involved with this Project.

A3- Please disclose whether or not the firm has been involved in any litigation with an Owner or Architects during the past five (5) years. List any active or pending litigation and provide a thorough explanation of its scope. List any claims against your firm or against Owners where your firm is named.

A4- List the firm’s annual average gross revenue for each of the past 5 years. Supply main financial and banking references.

A5- Please provide information as to whether or not your firm has ever been removed from a contract for cause OR failed to complete a contract as awarded?

A6- The firm, in order to be deemed eligible for further evaluation, will issue the following statement asserting that the firm meets the minimum qualifications required for this project (supporting information is requested and can be included as an Appendix in the Statement of Qualifications). The SIGNED statement shall read as follows:

a. We certify our firm or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority.

b. We certify that our firm has sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work. Provide a letter or other supporting documentation from a bonding company indicating the firm’s capacity to bond the project.

c. We certify our firm has a current Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance policy, and our firm is insurable in compliance with the requirements identified in Exhibit H.

d. We certify our firm has all necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia. Provide a copy of your GC license, business license and Georgia Certificate of Existence.

e. Firm must demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio (assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher.

f. The firm must demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s

Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years of 1.0 or less. Firm must provide a letter or other supporting documentation.

g. We certify the firm or its principals have not been terminated for cause or are currently in default on any public works contract.

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

A7- Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit “A”) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response as Section “A7” with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A8- Complete and submit the Contractor Affidavit (Exhibit “B”) with response as Section “A8” with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT(S)

“Contractor” in the following Affidavits shall mean “General Contractor”/ ”Contractor” for the purpose of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, (b).

For the purpose of completing the attached Affidavits, please insert the following:

“Name of Public Employer” shall mean “Georgia Tech Facilities, Inc., Owner, as a cooperative organization of Georgia Institute of Technology” “Name of Project” shall mean “Project No. 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan

Experience Renovation”

A9- Complete and submit the “Disclosure Statement” (Exhibit “G”) with response as Section “A9” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A10-Provide a certificate of insurance demonstrating compliance with Exhibit H-Insurance

Requirements.

B. Experience and Qualifications

B1- Provide information on the firm’s experience on projects of similar type, size, function, and complexity. Describe no more than eight (8) and no less than five (5) projects, in order of most relevant to least relevant, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to perform the project at hand. Only list projects that include key team members in key roles. For each project, the following information should be provided:

a. Project name, location, and dates during which services were performed.

b. Brief description of project and physical description (delivery method, cost, square footage, cost/sf, number of stories, renovation/new construction, description of construction, construction start/finish dates).

c. Services performed by your firm.

d. Provide any Owner-written letters of reference/recommendation about the firm’s performance on the project.

e. Owner/User/Architect contact information.

f. Explanation as to how the highlighted project relates to the current project being considered. If the firm has multiple offices, indicate the office responsible for each highlighted project.

g. Identify proposed project team members who were involved in the project and the nature of their involvement

B2- Provide a summary matrix of relevant projects and key personnel using the excerpted format below from GSA Standard Form SF 330.

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B3- Provide an organization chart showing key personnel proposed for the team and their proposed role for the project. Include resumes and three (3) references for each of the proposed key team members.

C. Statement of Suitability

C1- Provide any information that may serve to differentiate your firm from other firms regarding suitability for the project. Suitability may include, but is not limited to, the firm’s fit to the project and/or needs of the Owner, any special or unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, the proximity of office to project location, and any techniques or methodologies offered by the firm that may be particularly suitable for this project type or meeting an aggressive schedule.

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

7. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Submit three (3) paper copies of the complete package and one (1) electronic copy on a USB to:

Georgia Institute of Technology 151 6th Street NW – 3rd Floor

*** A box with the project title will be at the reception desk. ***

The one (1) electronic copy should be in .pdf format on a USB drive. File name must reference the RFP No. 0481-2025, CM, the firm’s name, and the word “Qualifications”.

(File name Example: 0481-2025_CM_ABC Co. Qualifications)

The entire submittal should be submitted as one (1) file. Please do not submit individual documents or sections separately.

Statements of Qualifications must be received by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section 5 of the RFQ).

A list of firms submitting responsive Statements of Qualifications will be published on the Georgia Procurement Registry site.

It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to assure delivery by the specified deadlines; the Owner cannot accept responsibility for incorrect delivery, regardless of reason. No submittals will be accepted after the time stipulated above. Submittals will not be accepted via facsimile or fax.

Proposers are further reminded to include a completed CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. §13-10-91 (b)(1) with the Statement of Qualifications (See Exhibit “E”). FAILURE TO

PROVIDE THIS AFFIDAVIT WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF PROPOSAL.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

8. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

Once the Selection Committee has completed the evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications, a list of the finalist firms will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry as an addendum to the original RFQ solicitation.

Step II- CM Selection, will be initiated by invitation to finalists to submit Design Team Proposals as instructed in the Owner’s Request for Proposals (RFP). Finalists will be those firms determined by the Selection Committee to be especially qualified to perform as the Design Professional for this Project in accordance with the qualification criteria herein. The Owner will issue a notice to finalists to participate in an oral presentation/interview. The successful CM will be determined from the interviews and proposals received.

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC

On behalf of Georgia Tech Facilities, Inc. (GTFI)

STEP II

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

(From Pre-Qualified Finalist ONLY) To Provide

Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) Services For

Note: The information in this Section, Step II (Request for Proposals) is provided for firms who have been issued notifications as having been deemed eligible and are shortlisted for the project.

To firms who have been issued notification as having been deemed eligible, the Georgia Institute of Technology (“User”), issues this Request for Proposals (RFP), for those firms to offer proposals for design professional services for the scope of this specific project.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION

The contract for Construction Management-at-Risk will be based on AIA Document A133-2009 Agreement with Owner modifications. A final version of the contract will be made available to the finalist firms. These firms are encouraged to review and become familiar with the terms and conditions of this contract. Exceptions to the contract form must be noted with the “Step II” deliverable. Any significant exceptions proposed by a firm could lead to a firm being deemed non-responsive.

Compensation for preconstruction Phase Services shall be a lump sum. For construction phase services, the Owner will pay the CM/GC the cost of the work as defined in the agreement plus the CM/GC’s Fee not to exceed the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The CM/GC must provide documentation for all cost of work items. Construction will commence with the release of distinct work packages based on the design documents. The CM/GC shall select all construction subcontracts by competitive selection using cost and other factors. All savings, including unused contingency, will be returned to the Owner.

You are encouraged to review and become familiar with the terms and conditions of these contracts. GT does not intend to modify any language contained in general terms and conditions of the contract, and any significant exceptions proposed by a firm could lead to a firm being deemed non-responsive.

Compliance with the following references shall be included as a contract requirement. The list includes but is not limited to:

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1. Georgia Tech Campus Landscape Master Plan (http://www.space.gatech.edu/landscapeplan/assets/LMP_Final_Draft.pdf)

2. Georgia Tech Stormwater Master Plan – Basin A

(http://www.space.gatech.edu/landscapeplan/assets/StormwaterMasterPlan-BasinA.pdf)

3. Georgia Tech Design and Construction Architecture and Engineering Design Standards for

Building Technology “GT Yellow Book”: http://facilities.gatech.edu/files/DC/GT_Spec.pdf

4. Georgia Tech Design and Construction BIM Standards: http://facilities.gatech.edu/standards-forms

5. Additional standards per the Georgia Tech Design & Construction Standards website:

http://facilities.gatech.edu/standards-forms

6. Georgia Tech Campus Master Plan (http://space.gatech.edu/masterplan/)

2. BUILDING PROGRAM

See General Project Information in RFQ (Step I), Section 1.

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

4. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted by the Owner, and attendance of finalist firms is mandatory. The site visitors will convene at an exact date, time, and location to be determined and communicated in the Notice to Finalists by the Owner. At the pre-proposal site visit, all finalist firms may be given any relevant available information that has previously been developed, such as

STEP II (RFP) Estimated Time Line

a. Owner issues notice to finalist firms to propose as instructed in RFP

No Later Than

08/12/2025

b. Owner conducts Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit for finalists

08/19/2025 9:00 AM

c. Deadline for finalist submission of written questions and requests for clarification

08/26/2025 Noon

d. Owner issues responses to questions received No Later

Than 09/03/2025

e. Deadline for submission of CM Team Proposals 09/10/2025 Noon

f. Owner interviews finalist firms and Fee Proposals due

09/17/2025 TBD

g. Selection is finalized/ all teams notified No Later

Than 09/24/2025

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC programs, studies, preliminary plans, maps, etc. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a proposer from the selection process due to a failure by a proposer to arrive for the site visit by the scheduled time. Failure to attend a mandatory site visit will automatically result in disqualification from the selection process.

5. SELECTION PROCESS

Step II- CM/GC Selection, will be initiated by the invitation to the qualified finalists by the Selection Committee (determined in Step I from evaluation of Statements of Qualifications) to submit Project Proposals and Fee Proposals as instructed in this RFP. Finalist interviews will also be conducted by the Owner. The successful CM/GC will be determined from the evaluation of proposals received and interviews.

Criteria for the Evaluation of Project Proposals:

30% Factor: Quality of Proposed Construction Management Plan and Approach: The firm’s approach to the unique aspects of this project; cost and schedule management plans, the firm’s approach to preconstruction services; firm’s approach for managing changes within the stated cost and schedule limitations; firm’s approach for competitively administering and evaluating bid packages; The firm’s subcontractor management plan; The firm’s quality assurance program and plan; The firm’s close-out plan; The firm’s work force plan; The firm’s safety plan and site logistics plan for proposed project.

Criteria for the Evaluation of Finalist Interviews:

45% Factor: Methodology Presented during Interview: The firm’s presentation of the proposed management Plan, the committee’s overall impression of the firm, the overall impression of key team members (project manager, superintendent, project director, cost estimator, project executive, etc.), how the firm addresses the unique aspects of this project

25% Factor: Team Communications/Project Solutions: The effectiveness in communication of the team members during the interview process, and the firm’s ability to effectively answer project questions and provide solutions during the interview.

Final Evaluation

Upon completion of the evaluation of Project Proposals and interviews by the Selection Committee, proposers will be ranked in descending order of recommendation. Only the Fee Proposal of the offeror with the highest-scoring Project Proposal will be opened and reviewed by the Selection Committee. In the event an agreement cannot be reached with the highest-scoring firm, the Owner will formally terminate the negotiations in writing, open and review only the Fee Proposal of the second highest-scoring ranking firm, and so on until a mutually acceptable agreement is reached.

Once the agreed-upon preconstruction services fee, general conditions, and fee percentage have been determined, Georgia Tech will recommend execution of the CM/GC contract by the Owner.

Un-opened Fee Proposals will be returned to their respective proposers after award.

6. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION

It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFP, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submittal deadline has passed, all submissions will be final. The Owner will not request clarification from individual respondents relative to their submission but reserves the right to ask for additional information from all

Georgia Institute of Technology 0481-2025 Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation RFQP-CM/GC parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFP, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (email is preferable) to:

Georgia Institute of Technology 151 6th Street NW – 3rd Floor

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFP is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 3). Please list email subject as “0481-2025 CM RFP Questions.” All relevant questions and requests for clarification received by the Institution in writing, prior to the deadline will be compiled and answers will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry as an addendum, notice or announcement to the original solicitation for services at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/. Any proposer exceptions to the RFP requirements or requests for proposal deadline extensions must include the reason(s) for such a request. The Owner reserves the right to approve or reject such requests as the Owner deems necessary.

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING PROJECT PROPOSALS

Project Proposals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½ x 11”) paper. Proposal responses should not exceed 50 single side pages or 25 double sided pages and use a minimum 11-point font. Submittals that include qualifications from more than one firm shall not exceed the page limit. Exhibits/affidavits should be included in an appendix and do not count toward page limit. Tabs and cover do not count toward limit. Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content.

To expedite the review of submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below. The content of all Project Proposals must be categorized and numbered as outlined in the following “CONSTRUCTION MANAGER PROPOSAL DELIVERABLES”, and must address in a responsible and responsive manner all requested information:

PROJECT PROPOSAL

(DELIVERABLES “D”, and “E” FOR FINALIST FIRMS ONLY)

D. Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Project Team

D1- Qualifications and Experience of proposed project team were included in Step I, therefore

“Deliverable ‘D’” has been deleted.

E. Management Plan

E1- With regard to your firm’s expected role in the project, please provide:

a statement of your definition of the role, your anticipated level of management responsibility and accountability for project concerns.

E1.1 Describe your process for efficiently resolving issues and maintaining the project commitments while working collaboratively with the Architect, User, and other stakeholders as applicable.

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E1.2 Provide detailed procedures for routine solving of complex project issues without compromising your team commitments.

E1.3 Provide your proposed methods and plans of CM communication.

E2- Describe your firm’s approach to providing preconstruction services on this project.

E3- Provide your detailed cost management plan for controlling costs on this project within the

GMP during construction. Describe your systems and procedures for controlling costs during construction.

E4- Provide your detailed change order management plan for managing cost and schedule exposures within the stated limitations.

E5- Provide your procurement and workforce plan. Describe how your firm intends to arrange the construction into bid packages in order to maintain the project schedule and budget objectives.

E6- Provide your detailed schedule management plan for this project during construction.

Describe systems and procedures your firm uses to manage the project schedule. Describe alternatives that may be explored to shorten the schedule, including but not limited to the application of lean construction principles.

E7- Provide your detailed subcontractor management plan including, contract document compliance procedures, project accounting procedures, issue resolution and compliance with Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-91 – as it relates to subcontractor compliance with the requirements set forth therein ensuring compliance with the federal work authorization program.

E8- Describe your systems and procedures for your closeout plan.

E9- Provide your quality assurance plan for this project. Describe your firm’s approach for validating compliance with the construction documents. Explain your process for ensuring quality workmanship

E10- Provide your safety and site logistics plan for this project. Describe your plan for working around existing operations and for site access. Provide your accident incident rate for the past three (3) years, using the following formula: Incident Rate = # of Injuries x (200,000) / # Total Man Hours

E-11-Provide your detailed plan for applying any services not specifically mentioned herein.

Explain the relevance of these services to this project and how they benefit the project.

E12- Provide a list of proposed exceptions to the modified AIA contract forms provided. All proposed exceptions are subject to negotiation and any significant exceptions proposed by a firm could lead to a firm being deemed non-responsive.

8. SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT PROPOSALS

Submit three (3) paper copies of the complete package and one (1) electronic copy on a USB to:

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Georgia Institute of Technology 151 6th Street NW – 3rd Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0351

Email: tschneider33@gatech.edu

*** A box with the project title will be at the reception desk. ***

The one (1) electronic copy of the complete package should be in .pdf format on a USB drive. Responses (file names) must reference the Project No. 0481-2025-CM, firm name, and the word “Proposals”.

Electronic File names must reference the RFP No. 0481-2025, CM, the firm’s name, and the word “Proposals”.

(File name Example: 0481-2025 , CM_ABC Co. Proposals)

The entire submittal should be submitted as one (1) file. Please do not submit individual documents or sections separately.

Proposals must be received by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section 3 of the RFP).

It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to assure delivery by the specified deadlines; the Owner cannot accept responsibility for incorrect delivery, regardless of reason. No Proposals will be accepted after the time stipulated above. Submittals will not be accepted via facsimile or fax.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the

9. PRESENTATION/ INTERVIEW INFORMATION

Interview Format

Firms selected to make presentations shall be notified by the Invitation to Interview letter issued by the Selection Committee Manager. The Invitation to Interview letter shall designate a place and time for the interview session. The time allotted to each firm to present and be interviewed will be in accordance with the State Construction Manual. The Invitation letter will specify the manner in which the presentations will be conducted.

The interview will last a total of 60 minutes (5 minutes for setup, 30 minutes for the presentation, 20 minutes reserved for questions and answers and the last 5 minutes for knock down). The interview will be in front of the Georgia Tech Planning and Design Commission. The final Selection Committee will consist of representatives of the Institution and the BOR.

Electronic presentations, such as PowerPoint presentations are also allowed.

The institution will typically have a screen and projector available in the interview room, and a laptop computer. Nevertheless, presenters must be prepared with their own projector, flash drive and laptop computer in case unforeseen technical difficulties are encountered.

The presentation may involve flip charts or boards along with the oral presentation.

All members of the Selection Committee will be present during all of the presentations and interviews.

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Firms are not allowed to address any questions, prior to the interview, to anyone other than the designated contact.

Interview Requirements

The primary intent of the formal interview process is to provide the Selection Committee with in-depth and clarifying information about the firm. Information provided should assist the Selection Committee in making an informed decision as to the proposer best suited for the work.

Firms should focus their presentations on:

Describing their detailed plan for preconstruction services Describing their detailed plan for managing the construction, cost, schedule, and quality on the project; and Unique characteristics or services the firm offers Firm’s concept or plans for the division of the project into separate packages for award (if

CM/GC recommends).

Describe their detailed plan for meeting schedule requirements

Please bring a copy of your interview presentation on a thumb-drive to leave with the Selection Committee.

Firms are discouraged from reviewing general company history and past experience as submitted in Statements of Qualifications or Project Proposals unless this information is particularly relevant to the presentation. All key personnel should be present at the interview to discuss how the team will successfully complete the project.

10. SUBMITTAL OF FEE PROPOSALS

Fee Proposals will be solicited from the finalists invited to interview. Fee proposals shall be submitted at the conclusion of the interview session in a sealed opaque envelope and shall not include any project proposal information. Firms must use “CM/GC Fee Proposal” form (included as an Exhibit C to this RFQ/RFP). No sealed fee proposal will be opened until one firm has been judged to be the top ranked firm. Subsequently, only the fee proposal from that top ranked firm will be opened. Please understand that this proposal constitutes a starting point for negotiation toward an eventual agreement on fees.

Final Selection

Upon completion of the evaluation and interview process by the Selection Committee, the firms will be ranked in descending order of recommendation. Negotiations will then be initiated with the best-qualified firm to finalize the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event a satisfactory fee agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranking firm, the Owner will formally terminate the negotiations in writing and enter into negotiations in turn with the second highest ranking firm and so on until a mutual agreement is established and the Owner awards an architectural services contract. Refer to Exhibit H for a sample copy of the GTFI AIA Contract to be used for this project.

11. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Deadlines

The deadline for submission of questions related to the RFP is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 3). All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing and issued directly to all proposers via E-mail. Any proposer exceptions to the RFP requirements or requests for deadline extensions must also be communicated to the Owner by the deadline to be properly considered.

Any requests for proposal deadline extensions must include the reason(s) for such a request. The Owner reserves the right to approve or reject such requests as the Owner deems necessary.

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Restriction of Communication From the issue date of this (RFP/RFQ) solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the selection is announced, proposers are not allowed to communicate about this solicitation or this Project for any reason with any members of the Selection Committee, the Institution, or BOR, except for submission of questions as instructed in the RFQ, or during the proposer's conference (if applicable), or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, the Owner reserves the right to reject the proposal of the offending proposer.

Submittal Costs and Confidentiality All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the

Award Conditions

This request is not an offer to contract or a solicitation of bids. This request and any statement of qualifications or proposal submitted in response, regardless of whether the proposal is determined to be the best proposal, is not binding upon the Owner and does not obligate the Owner to procure or contract for any services. Neither the Owner nor any party submitting a response will be bound unless and until a written contract mutually accepted by both parties is negotiated as to its terms and conditions and is signed by the Owner and a party containing such terms and conditions as are negotiated between those parties. The Owner reserves the right to waive non-compliance with any requirements of this Request for Proposal and to reject any or all proposals submitted in responses. Upon receipt and review of responses, the Owner will determine the party(s) and proposal that in the sole judgment of the Owner is in the best interest of the Owner (if any is so determined), with respect to the evaluation criteria stated herein. The Owner then intends to conduct negotiations with such party(s) to determine if a mutually acceptable contract may be reached.

Reciprocal Preference Law

For the purposes of evaluation only, a proposer that resides in the State of Georgia will be granted the same preference over proposers that reside in another State in the same manner, on the same basis, and to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other State to proposers that reside therein. For the purposes of this law, the definition of a resident proposer is one who maintains a place of business with at least one employee inside the State of Georgia. A P.O. Box address will not satisfy this requirement.

Joint-Venture Proposals

The Owner does not desire to enter into “joint venture” agreements with multiple firms. In the event two or more firms desire to “team up” it is strongly recommended that one incorporated firm propose and maintain status as the contracted lead firm with the remaining firms participating as major consultants to the lead firm.

Minority and Small Business Enterprise

It is the policy of the State of Georgia that minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), woman-owned business enterprises (WBE) and small business enterprises (SBE), have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the State purchasing process. Therefore, the Owner encourages all MBE, WBE and SBE to compete for contracts to provide goods, services, and construction, and encourages contractors to solicit MBE, WBE and SBE in procuring subcontractors and suppliers.

This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity for business growth and development.

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Contractors and subcontractors who utilize qualified minority subcontractors may qualify for a Georgia state income tax credits for qualified payments made to minority subcontractors. See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-38. For more information, please contact:

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