RFP/PS/DPR/2608-1270023/William Walker Aqua Center Design Build

The City of Atlanta's Department of Procurement is soliciting proposals under RFP/PS/DPR/2608-1270023 for design-build services to construct the William Walker Aquatic Center, with written questions due October 30, 2026 and proposals due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via ATLCloud. The listed jurisdiction is Fulton County, Georgia. The project carries Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Female Business Enterprise (FBE) participation goals of 25% and 10%, respectively, and requires offerors to form a Joint Venture structure with documented Good Faith Efforts to meet diversity goals.

The scope covers designing, obtaining permits for, and constructing a new aquatic facility under the Design Criteria Package and technical requirements in the solicitation. The facility must achieve a minimum LEED Silver rating. The successful contractor must transition the facility to City operations and maintenance staff. Offerors must complete a required site visit and submit a Site Visit Form. The City reserves the right to increase project scope or volume, or extend services to additional departments, with the expectation of improved pricing based on expanded volume.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, Professional Liability of $1 million, and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of contract value. All carriers must meet Best's ratings of A- or higher. Offerors must also provide proof of financial capability. The cost proposal is a lump sum covering all design and construction services. The contract term runs through substantial completion and final acceptance. Award is contingent on City Council legislation, mayoral approval, and contract execution with all required insurance and bonding documentation.

Evaluation weights are Conceptual Submittal/Project Approach (35%), Key Personnel and Experience (15%), Cost Proposal (20%), Executive Summary/Organizational Structure (10%), Management Plan (10%), and Sustainability Elements (10%).