Modify Structure into Bus Mechanic Shop

Carroll County School System is requesting proposals for Construction Management at Risk services to modify the Carroll County Transportation and Maintenance Facility in Carrollton, Georgia into a bus mechanic shop, with proposals due May 11, 2023 at noon and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting required on April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

The scope includes a new access drive, modifications to existing buildings for bus maintenance operations and transportation offices, and related site work. The CM will serve as prime contractor responsible for pre-construction planning, value engineering, trade-contract bidding and award, on-site construction management with a dedicated superintendent, and one-year post-occupancy warranty.

The anticipated total budget shall not exceed $5 million. Six sealed copies of proposals must be submitted to 164 Independence Drive, Carrollton, GA 30116. The CM fee proposal must itemize Overhead and Profit and General Conditions as separate percentages with detailed cost breakdowns in sealed envelopes. A Guaranteed Maximum Price will be negotiated and approved by the Board of Education before trade-contract procurement begins.

Evaluation criteria weight Firm History and Information (25%), Relevant Experience and References (25%), Project Approach (10%), and Fee Structure (40%). The CM must secure a 100 percent Performance and Payment Bond, maintain general liability insurance with $2 million general aggregate limits, worker's compensation, automobile liability, and umbrella excess liability, and comply with Georgia immigration and work authorization requirements. A modified AIA A133 contract will be executed upon selection. Written questions are due May 2, 2023. Final selection and board approval are scheduled for May 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The contract has been awarded to J & R Construction of Carrollton, Georgia.