Metropolitan Transportation Systems Replacement

The Atlanta Independent School System is issuing a Request for Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Metropolitan Transportation Center renovation project in Fulton County, Georgia. The procurement seeks a qualified construction management firm to provide preconstruction and construction services, including modernization of administrative and training spaces, upgrades to building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing), building envelope improvements, and selective infrastructure enhancements while maintaining operational continuity of transportation services. Required qualifications include a General Contractor's license (Qualifying Agent, NOT Limited Tier) and the ability to utilize the Owner's project management software throughout the project duration. Deliverables encompass comprehensive preconstruction services including value engineering, constructability analysis, detailed cost estimates, and contract document reviews across schematic design, design development, and construction document phases. Evaluation criteria include adherence to APS Design Guidelines and Standard Specifications. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on February 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET at 1661 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310, followed by a site visit at 1:30 p.m., a written question deadline of February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and a proposal due date of February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The tentative award timeline includes administrative review on February 27, initial shortlist evaluation on March 5, interviews on March 9 (if applicable), board recommendation on April 2, 2026, with construction commencing June 12, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for June 30, 2027.

The contract requires Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) outreach efforts, with the awarded CMAR mandated to coordinate with the Owner's Supplier Diversity office to advertise opportunities via the Georgia Procurement Registry for thirty days. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through Bonfire at https://aps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/218686, with no alternative submission formats accepted. All questions, addendums, and communications will be posted on the Bonfire website. The contract structure consists of a lump sum preconstruction services fee with construction management percentages for general conditions, followed by a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment upon design completion and bidding. The total stated cost limitation for the project is $5,491,192.00. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is specified in the procurement documentation.