27-081126-64-AW

The Atlanta Independent School System is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for preconstruction and construction at Booker T. Washington High School, with proposals due September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET through the Bonfire platform, and a pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for August 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the school site.

The scope spans two phases: Phase 1 includes roof replacement above the auditorium and band/chorus areas, replacement of seven rooftop units (RTUs), introduction of emergency recovery units (ERUs) with gas reheat to eliminate humidity, and identification of additional building system upgrades with a stated cost limitation of $2.125 million; Phase 2 encompasses upgrades for the remainder of the building, roof replacement, interior finishes, elevator upgrades, HVAC system upgrades, building envelope remediation, and site improvements with a stated cost limitation of $32 million. The awardee must hold a General Contractor's license (Qualifying Agent, not Limited Tier) and comply with all APS Design Guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Capital Project Expectations. The awarded Construction Manager must use APS's project management software (one license provided at no cost) and complete mandatory training within two weeks of contract execution.

MWBE outreach efforts are required; the Construction Manager must work with APS's Supplier Diversity office to advertise opportunities via the Georgia Procurement Registry for thirty days before the GMP process begins. Evaluation weights 25 points to company qualifications and experience, 55 points to methodology and approach, and 20 points to percentage of fees. Proposers must submit a lump-sum fee for preconstruction services and percentages for construction management general conditions and construction phase fees on the attached fee sheet. The initial contract will be amended to incorporate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) if accepted by APS; APS has no obligation to accept any submitted GMP. Written questions are due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET, with responses posted to Bonfire by August 31, 2026. Substantial completion is targeted for Phase 1 by June 30, 2027, and Phase 2 by June 30, 2029. Payment and performance bonds and current insurance certificates are required upon contract award.