DBHDD-043-CM Behavioral Health Hospital - Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is soliciting Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) services for Project No. DBHDD-043, a new behavioral health hospital at Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta. The project encompasses construction of approximately 427,250 square feet to add 300 new secure beds, consisting of 100 beds for Adult Mental Health and 200 beds for Forensic Services, along with shared clinical, administrative, and support spaces. Key deliverables include comprehensive construction management services with a 30-month construction duration, and the Design Professional's services are anticipated to begin in June 2026. Qualified firms must possess a Georgia General Contractor's License, maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate with $5,000,000 umbrella coverage, demonstrate sufficient bonding capacity for the $360,000,000 Stated Cost Limitation, maintain a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, and achieve an Experience Modification Rating of 1.2 or less. Minimum staffing requirements include a Project Executive/Director with 15+ years experience, two Senior Project Managers with 10+ years experience each, one General Superintendent with 15+ years experience, two Senior Superintendents with 12+ years experience, and additional supporting staff totaling a minimum of 17 onsite personnel. The evaluation process is two-tiered: Step I evaluates qualifications based on stability (25%), experience and qualifications (45%), and suitability (30%), while Step II involves fee proposal submission and interviews. Critical dates include the Statement of Qualifications due May 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM, finalist notification on May 27, 2026, a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM, Fee Proposals due June 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and finalist interviews scheduled for June 10, 2026.

The contract will be executed using the GSFIC Construction Management Agreement without modification, and the Owner will utilize the e-Builder Project Management Program for contract administration. Preference will be given to resident proposers in accordance with Georgia's Reciprocal Preference Law, and the Owner actively encourages participation of minority-owned, woman-owned, and small business enterprises as subcontractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were listed in the procurement documents. The project will incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts consistent with Georgia's Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act, requiring integration with sustainable building standards. The preliminary Stated Cost Limitation for the project is $360,000,000, subject to revision based on final programmatic requirements and funding availability. Final selection will be based on a combined score of the Qualifications/Interview Score (100 points maximum) and Fee Proposal Score (100 points maximum), with the firm receiving the highest total score selected for contract negotiations.