ABAC, J-477-PM, Renovations for Student Success and Career Services

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is requesting qualifications for Program Management Services for Project No. J-477-PM, Renovations for Student Success and Career Services at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, with qualifications packages due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM and written questions due by July 2, 2026.

The scope encompasses program management of a comprehensive renovation of a 14,850 gross-square-foot historic former Music Building (constructed 1960) into a Student Success and Career Services center. Work includes renewal of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; building envelope upgrades including new roof and window replacement; code compliance improvements including an elevator installation; and interior reconfiguration and finishes. The project will utilize a Construction Management at-Risk delivery method and incorporates sustainable design and construction concepts with Georgia Peach certification required.

The project budget is estimated at $9.5 million with a preliminary Stated Cost Limitation of $6.6 million for construction. The Program Management Base Fee is approximately $100,000 for Phase I (Predesign) and Phase II (Preconstruction) services, with the fee structure subject to negotiation. Design services are anticipated to commence October 2026 with construction documents completion targeted for June 2027, contingent on funding availability.

Qualifications evaluation applies 25% weight to firm stability, 45% to relevant project experience and qualifications, and 30% to apparent suitability for project type. Finalist firms will be notified July 16–17, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026. Fee proposals are due August 4, 2026, followed by finalist interviews on August 5, 2026. Evaluation of finalist interviews applies 50% weight to project management team qualifications and experience, 25% to project management plan and methodology, and 25% to team communications and project solutions.

Applicants must be licensed to do business in Georgia, maintain valid professional liability insurance, and submit a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit and E-Verify contractor affidavit. Required submission documents include a notarized certification form, proposer's disclosure statement, certificate of insurance and minority status, and project team composition form. Submissions must be made electronically in PDF format to the Board of Regents Egnyte platform and shall not exceed 50 pages. The successful Program Manager will be selected through negotiations with the highest-ranked firm following the interview process.