Columbus Public Library HVAC Project

Muscogee County School District is requesting sealed proposals for general construction services on the Columbus Public Library HVAC Project at 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, with proposals due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (failure to attend results in proposal rejection).

The successful proposer will serve as Construction Manager at Risk (CM) and general construction contractor under the AIA A133-2019 Standard Form of Agreement. The project scope includes replacement of various HVAC equipment components and an Emergency Electric Generator, with services encompassing cost estimating, constructability analysis, and concurrent scheduling and phasing of work. The CM will assist the School District and Project Engineer in finalizing phasing, scheduling, cost estimating, and value engineering.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation coverage, General Liability of $1 million, Automobile Liability of $1 million, Excess Liability Umbrella of $5 million, Builder's Risk equal to 100% of the Contract Amount, and 100% Performance and Payment bonds, all with carriers rated "A" or better by A.M. Best. Proposers must provide evidence of financial stability, proof of insurability, Non-Collusion and Statement of Assurance Affidavits, Federal Work Authorization Affidavits, and an updated AIA A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement.

Compensation is based on the cost of work plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price. The proposer's fee must be stated as a percentage of total construction costs and must include all estimating, pre-construction services, and off-site personnel costs. An itemized estimate of general requirements costs using the provided Schedule 'A' must accompany the proposal.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as Stability of CM (20%), Relevant Experience and Qualifications of CM (20%), Quality of Proposed Management Plan (15%), Past Performance of CM (20%), and Fee of CM (25%). The Evaluation Committee will conduct interviews with the highest-scoring proposer before recommending award to the Superintendent. Contract award is anticipated within 45 days of proposal opening. Proposals must be submitted in one original and six identical copies in a loose-leaf binder with clearly identified tabs and must acknowledge any addenda.