Construction Management at Risk Services - Justice Center & North St Gateway

Cherokee County, Georgia, through its General Services Agency (GSA) and Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is seeking Construction Managers at Risk (CMAR) for a comprehensive multi-project development involving the Justice Center Expansion and North Street Gateway Project. The procurement follows a two-step selection process with a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) due by November 5, 2025, and proposals due November 25, 2025. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for November 14, 2025. The project encompasses multiple components including courthouse renovation ($24.7M), Annex core and shell ($30M), parking deck ($28M), mixed-use building ($36M), and surface parking ($350k). Qualified firms must demonstrate experience with justice facilities, parking decks, and civic center mixed-use projects. The evaluation criteria include firm stability (20%), experience and qualifications (35%), suitability (45%), and an interview process. The CMAR will be responsible for preconstruction services including technical review, cost verification, value engineering, and schedule development, with potential construction management based on owner needs and funding availability.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The project will require comprehensive networking infrastructure following Cherokee County's Networking Standards, with specific technical requirements for Cisco networking equipment, cabling, and power systems. Proposing firms must meet rigorous insurance requirements, including $5 million in General Liability and $2 million in Automobile Liability, with insurers licensed in Georgia and maintaining an A.M. Best's rating of at least A:VII. The total project budget approaches $119 million, with the County and DDA collaboratively selecting the CMAR through a comprehensive evaluation process. The project involves a complex land swap between the County and DDA, with plans for developing a mixed-use area including a new parking structure with a minimum of 600 spaces, commercial structures, a hotel, retail space, and housing units. The initial project term runs through December 31, 2026, with funding supported by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and additional DDA contributions.