Boyd Graduate Studies Building 7th Floor Renovatio

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is soliciting responses from construction management firms to provide pre-construction, construction management, and construction services for the Boyd Graduate Studies Building 7th Floor Renovations - Phase II (Project No. OUA-13-030) at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The procurement seeks qualified firms capable of demonstrating successful experience in pre-construction and construction delivery of similar campus facilities while exhibiting expertise in construction activity planning designed to minimize disruption to existing campus structures and operations in a densely populated college environment. The project scope involves the reconfiguration and renovation of the 7th floor, the top floor of the Boyd Graduate Studies Building, with a total floor plate area of 17,894 gross square feet and a total construction area of 3,720 square feet. Specific deliverables include the conversion of three existing dry labs (classroom spaces) into four analytical labs, the build-out of three offices, and the development of a small break room. Responding firms must demonstrate expertise in campus facility construction, project planning, and minimization of negative impacts on campus operations. The Board of Regents will select multiple qualified firms from submissions, request additional information regarding project team composition, conduct interviews, rank finalists, and initiate contract discussions with the selected firm. All proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on February 11, 2014, with a posted date of January 9, 2014, and an official due date of February 20, 2014.

The procurement documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, restrictions on respondent types, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. Additionally, no information regarding existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or estimated award values and budget ranges is detailed in the available solicitation materials. Interested firms should contact the Board of Regents or the University of Georgia directly for clarification on these aspects and any additional qualification criteria that may apply to this construction management procurement opportunity.