Construction Management Services for Complex

Calhoun City School District in Calhoun, Georgia is requesting proposals for Construction Management at Risk services for renovations and modifications to Calhoun Elementary School and Calhoun Primary School, with proposals due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. — firms not attending will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses flooring resurfacing, ceiling tile replacement, repainting, HVAC equipment replacement, playground upgrades with synthetic turf installation, door replacement and refinishing, lighting upgrades, intercom system replacement, low-voltage cabling and wiring updates, and restroom fixture replacements across both schools located at 101 and 102 Raymond King Drive. Phase 1 is budgeted at $5 million with a scheduled completion date of July 21, 2027.

The CM must obtain a 100 percent Performance and Payment Bond from a Georgia-resident agent and maintain comprehensive general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), auto liability ($1 million per occurrence), umbrella excess liability ($1 million), environmental impairment liability ($1 million per occurrence), and worker's compensation as required by law. The CM must comply with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act (O.C.G.A. 13-10-91) and SAVE program verification.

The contract will utilize a modified AIA A133 agreement. The CM fee structure consists of a lump sum for General Conditions and a separate percentage fee for Overhead and Profit, both submitted on sealed attachments. Overhead and Profit percentage on subcontractor work is capped at 15 percent for change orders.

Evaluation criteria are firm history and information (10 percent), relevant experience (10 percent), project personnel (15 percent), financial information (15 percent), project approach (20 percent), claims history (5 percent), references (5 percent), and fee structure (20 percent). The Board of Education will approve the CM at Risk contract on October 26, 2026. Selected firms may be invited to interview before final approval.