#2025-13 Utility Relocations CMAR

The City of Covington in Newton County, Georgia is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a Downtown Square Utility Relocation project. This procurement is a competitive sealed bid process for comprehensive utility infrastructure work, with bids due on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Covington City Hall, located at 2194 Emory Street, Covington, GA 30014. Prospective bidders must submit sealed proposals by the specified deadline, with a mandatory 60-day bid retention period following the closing time. The project involves utility relocation services within the downtown square area, requiring specialized construction management expertise and comprehensive infrastructure coordination. While specific detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documents, typical CMAR procurements assess bidders' technical capabilities, past performance, proposed methodology, team qualifications, and cost structures. Interested contractors must carefully review the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation to Bid documents for complete submission requirements and project specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises based on the available information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified construction management firms with demonstrated experience in utility infrastructure relocation projects. While precise budget ranges are not specified in the available documents, municipal utility relocation projects typically represent significant capital investments ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars. Potential bidders should thoroughly examine the attached government files, specifically the "Downtown Sq_CMAR_RFP Official.pdf" and "Invitation to Bid_Downtown Square.pdf", to understand the full scope of requirements, technical specifications, and submission guidelines. Interested firms should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical competence, project management capabilities, and a clear understanding of the downtown square utility relocation objectives.