RFP 26-019_Vineville CM at Risk

The Bibb County Board of Public Education is seeking a Construction Management at Risk (CM at Risk) contractor for the comprehensive renovation of Vineville Academy of the Arts, a four-story historical building located at 2260 Vineville Avenue. This Request for Proposals (RFP 26-019) solicits qualifications for a comprehensive renovation project involving extensive upgrades including flooring, finishes, hardware, security, electrical, plumbing, kitchen equipment, and partial HVAC replacement of the 80,028 square foot facility. The procurement process includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on October 9, 2025, with proposals due on October 24, 2025, and a required project completion date of July 22, 2026. Evaluation criteria will utilize a one-stage scoring matrix that assesses base proposal pricing, company overview, related experience, personnel qualifications, and project approach. The selected Construction Manager will be responsible for pre-construction design phase, bidding and award phase, construction phase, and warranty phase services, with a comprehensive scope of work that requires detailed technical and project management capabilities.

The contract will be structured as a cost-plus-fee arrangement that will convert to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), with an anticipated project budget ranging between $10,000,000 and $12,000,000. All project savings and unused contingency will be returned to the owner. Successful bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including mandatory E-Verify requirements for all employees and subcontractors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive compliance requirements suggest a preference for technically qualified and legally compliant contractors. The procurement documents do not indicate incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements beyond the building's current systems. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation available on the BONFIRE/EUNA platform to understand the complete scope of requirements and submission guidelines.