Construction Management at Risk Services - New Aquatic Center and Improvements at Roper Park

Pickens County Government is requesting qualifications and price proposals for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the New Aquatic Center and Improvements at Roper Park, with proposals due September 11, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site inspection on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pickens County Administration Building in Jasper, Georgia.

The project comprises two components: an Aquatic Facility Component (21,385 square feet new construction) and a Major Park Improvements Component (four new baseball fields, renovation of five existing baseball fields, renovation of three soccer fields, new maintenance shop, two new concession buildings, landscape and irrigation system installation). The CMAR firm will manage both a preconstruction phase and a construction phase for each component, including project planning, estimating, value engineering, arranging and awarding trade contracts, managing construction, and implementing a one-year warranty period with warranty inspections.

The selection process follows a five-step evaluation methodology: preliminary evaluation to produce a shortlist, committee interviews, committee evaluations, recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, and final Board selection. Evaluation criteria include qualitative factors—professional staff capability, project approach, experience on similar projects, past performance, and references—and the quantitative factor of proposed fees and costs. The award will not be based solely on lowest fees; evaluators will consider quality, references, and other subjective criteria at their discretion.

Sealed proposals must be received by Miranda McDowell, Finance Director, at 1266 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia 30143 no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 11, 2026. Design documents are available from pmillard@DCCM.com. Pickens County will issue addenda and clarifications through its official procurement website at www.pickenscountyga.gov, the sole official source for all RFQ/P information; proposing firms must monitor the website and acknowledge receipt of all addenda in their proposals.