Cottage Innovations

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the construction of the Cottage Innovations project, a shared commercial kitchen concept in Fitzgerald, Georgia, located in Barrow County. The Fitzgerald & Ben Hill County Development Authority (FBHCDA) is seeking a Construction Manager at-Risk (CM/GC) firm to build the 2,500 SF metal building and collaborate with the design company, Statewide Engineering, Inc. The contractor will be responsible for preconstruction services, cost verification, and managing the overall construction, including subcontractor selection and coordination. Key objectives include compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as adherence to GDOT standard specifications. Statements of Qualifications are due by March 22, 2024, and the FBHCDA will evaluate submissions based on factors such as firm stability, relevant experience, and suitability for the project, before inviting qualified finalists to submit project proposals and fee proposals.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is mentioned. The RFQ also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges for the Cottage Innovations project.