Agricultural Livestock Facility Renovation

The Wilcox County Board of Education (WCBOE) in Georgia is seeking contractors to perform a Design-Build project to renovate an existing multipurpose building and construct a new livestock facility with show and holding areas. The project scope includes demolishing existing buildings, renovating the existing space to include a kitchen/dining area, show area, bathroom facilities, and concessions/dressing rooms, as well as constructing a new 4,000-6,000 square foot covered animal holding area. The project duration is estimated at 10 months, with design and preconstruction services to be completed so that construction can be substantially complete by the second quarter of 2025. The WCBOE has set a preliminary construction budget of $3.3 million and expects any project cost savings to be returned to the owner at completion. The successful design-build team will be responsible for managing all aspects of design, preconstruction, construction, and project closeout, while the WCBOE will retain contractual control over prime contracts, project funds, and disbursements.

The RFP outlines requirements for local subcontractor participation, safety, quality assurance, scheduling, and cost control. The design-build contract will utilize a cost-plus pricing structure with a guaranteed maximum price. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no mention of incumbent vendors or contractors. The project budget range is $3.3 million, and proposals are due to the WCBOE by April 30, 2024.