MCCSS New K-5 School

The Morgan County Board of Education (MCBOE) is seeking Construction Professional (CP) services for a new K-5 school construction project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on March 5, 2025. The procurement is specifically for a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CM @ Risk) delivery method to build a one-story, approximately 216,000 square foot educational facility designed to accommodate a minimum of 113 instructional units. Proposers must meet stringent qualifications, including sufficient bonding capacity, current liability insurance, valid Georgia business licenses, a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, and an Experience Modification Rate of 1.2 or less. The evaluation process will rank firms based on factors such as firm stability, project experience, team qualifications, and proposed fees. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on March 13, 2025, with proposal submissions due by April 4, 2025, and an anticipated selection finalization by May 12, 2025. Preconstruction services are expected to begin immediately after contract execution, with construction tentatively scheduled to start in April 2026 and substantial completion targeted for May 2026.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be structured as an Actual Cost plus a percentage Fee, not to exceed a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and will be funded through the Morgan County Charter School System. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires a comprehensive approach to school construction with potential integration considerations for existing educational infrastructure. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will negotiate with the top-ranked firm to establish a mutually acceptable contract. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documentation, the scale of the project (216,000 square feet) suggests a significant capital investment for school construction, likely in the multi-million dollar range. Prospective contractors should be prepared for a competitive selection process that emphasizes qualitative and experiential factors alongside financial considerations.