CMAR McEachern HS Grandstand Replacement

The Cobb County School District is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the McEachern High School Grandstand Replacement project (RFP P26040), located at 2400 New Macland Road in Power Springs, Georgia. The procurement involves demolishing the existing precast concrete grandstand and associated support facilities, and constructing new aluminum bleachers, a press box, and restroom/concessions facilities. Bidders must be prequalified, possess a current Georgia General Contractor's license, and submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total construction budget. The project will be evaluated using a 600-point system, with 400 points allocated to non-cost factors (firm overview, financial information, project approach, and project experience), 100 points for initial cost, and 100 points for contractor interviews/presentations. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with proposal responses due by October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The anticipated construction timeline starts in January 2026, with substantial completion expected by December 18, 2026.

The solicitation shows a preference for companies with headquarters or branch offices within 150 miles of Marietta, Georgia, and those with experience in grandstand, CM at Risk, or K12/Higher Education projects. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating vendor eligibility, including federal work authorization, E-Verify compliance, and various state-mandated affidavits. The total construction budget is approximately $8,500,000, with the facility expected to be approximately 6,500 square feet and include 2,850 new seats. The project will utilize the AIA A133-2019 agreement, with Hussey Gay Bell serving as the design professional. Insurance and bonding requirements are extensive, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and performance bonds, each with specific policy limits ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Subcontractors performing specialized work with subcontract values of $50,000 or more must also provide performance and payment bonds.