GREENBRIER HIGH SCHOOL Construction Management Services At-Risk Proposal

The Columbia County School District in Georgia is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposals for Construction Management At-Risk services for additions and renovations to Greenbrier High School located at 5114 Riverwood Parkway, Evans, Georgia. This procurement seeks a qualified construction manager to oversee a comprehensive project encompassing approximately 125,000 square feet of new construction, including demolition, sitework, concrete work, structural steel, masonry, roofing, doors, windows, finishes, mechanical systems (plumbing, HVAC, fire protection), electrical systems, and athletic facilities. Respondents must demonstrate completion of three public school projects valued at $75,000,000 or greater within the last five years, with preference given to more recent projects. Evaluation will be based on Firm History and Capability (10 points), Relevant Experience (25 points), Project Personnel (25 points), Financial Information (5 points), Project Approach (25 points), and Oral Interview/Presentation (10 points). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM; questions submission deadline of April 13, 2026, before 10:00 AM; final addenda issuance by April 22, 2026; and sealed proposals due by 1:00 PM on April 28, 2026. The selection committee will announce a shortlist by May 8, 2026, with interviews scheduled for May 20-21, 2026, board approval anticipated for June 16, 2026, and contract execution on June 17, 2026, with construction commencement targeted for October 2026.

The RFQ/P does not specify any formal set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprises. Proposals must be submitted in six bound copies and one electronic PDF copy on a thumb drive and include mandatory submittals such as acknowledgment of addenda, non-collusion affidavit, liability waiver, immigration compliance forms, bonding capacity verification, current insurance certificates, three years of financial statements, and a Dunn & Bradstreet report. The selected firm must maintain key personnel identified in the proposal throughout the project duration, with a $50,000 penalty per individual for unauthorized staff changes. The contract will utilize AIA Document A133-2019 with a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment structure, with the Construction Manager's fee based on the Cost of the Work plus a stated percentage fee and a not-to-exceed percentage for general conditions. The project budget is approximately $82,000,000, with the Guaranteed Maximum Price anticipated to be established by January 2027. The Architect is Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc., and the Owner's Project Manager is Turner & Townsend Heery.