26-142 Construction Manager At Risk (CMR)

Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia is soliciting Construction Manager At Risk (CMR) services through a Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/P) process for the Juvenile Justice Center project. This procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive construction management services encompassing planning, design coordination, and construction execution for a new juvenile justice facility. Proposers must submit statements of qualifications along with technical and cost proposals demonstrating substantial experience in construction management, juvenile justice facility design, and complex public sector projects. The project deliverables include facility planning, design coordination oversight, and full construction execution services aligned with specified project scope and technical requirements. Key evaluation criteria will assess proposer qualifications, technical approach, cost competitiveness, and capability to manage this public sector construction initiative. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 24, 2026; interested firms must thoroughly review all RFQ/P documentation, including the project scope exhibit, and comply with all specified submission requirements and instructions.

The RFQ/P documentation indicates that Augusta-Richmond County may apply disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation requirements and small business set-asides consistent with Georgia public contracting regulations, though specific set-aside designations and restrictions should be verified within the complete solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract will require integration with the county's established project delivery and governance framework for public construction projects. Specific award values, budget ranges, pricing structures, contract terms, performance bonding obligations, and contract duration have not been disclosed in the summary materials but are detailed within the complete RFQ/P package that proposers must consult prior to submission. Interested firms should obtain the full solicitation documents to confirm all set-asides, financial parameters, and technical specifications governing this construction manager at risk engagement.