Unadilla Community Splashpad Project RFQ

The City of Unadilla, Georgia is seeking qualified construction management firms to provide comprehensive services for the Unadilla Community Splashpad Project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement involves designing and constructing a new public splashpad facility with water features, non-recirculation systems, drainage, safety surfacing, and associated site improvements. Interested firms must submit two copies of their qualifications and proposals by September 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM to Mayor Myron Mixon at the City of Unadilla. The selection process will follow Georgia Code and utilize a weighted evaluation criteria, including experience (20 points), construction management plan (20 points), project team (15 points), pre-construction management plan (15 points), fee and general conditions cost (15 points), safety (5 points), schedule (5 points), and financial considerations (5 points). The project is scheduled to begin design in late 2025, with construction targeted to start in September 2025 and completion anticipated for Spring 2026. Any questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing to Hofstadter and Associates, Inc. via email to chad@hofstadter.com.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract will be structured as a cost-plus-fee arrangement, with the Construction Manager initially providing pre-construction services at a fixed fee and subsequently receiving a percentage fee based on actual construction costs. The preliminary construction budget is $275,000, and the City reserves the right to shortlist applicants and conduct interviews to select the most qualified firm. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is open to construction management firms with experience in similar recreational or aquatic projects, with the ultimate goal of selecting a contractor capable of successfully completing the community splashpad project. The selection will be made by a Selection Committee that will evaluate submissions based on the specified weighted criteria and overall qualifications of the responding firms.