Site work and new construction of a transportation facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Completed plans call for the construction of a 4,645-square-foot, one-story above grade transportation facility; and for site work for a transportation facility.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners (the County) requests Proposals from Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) firms for the construction of a new Jackson County Airport Terminal Building. Upon completion of a review of proposals received, the County anticipates awarding a contract for construction of the new facility. Purpose: The County is planning development of a new 4,645 S.F. airport terminal building on county-owned property near the current Jackson County Airport at 500 Sky Harbor Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549. The County is considering the services of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to manage the construction of the project. The CMAR will assume responsibility for project construction cost by issuing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), which will be a contractual obligation. The CMAR will develop an overall final project schedule, which will also be a contractual obligation. In addition, the CMAR will be responsible for methods of construction, safety, and the scheduling and coordination of the work of all construction and miscellaneous contracts required for completion of the project within its established budget and schedule. The CMAR will be expected to work closely with the Architect, Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), to develop final documents and separate bid packages if required. All questions regarding this project should be directed to Kenneth Morris by e-mail at kmorris@jacksoncountygov.com. All responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to this RFP will become the property of the County when received and shall be regarded as public record. Project Objectives: The CMAR will be responsible for pricing, value engineering, and maintainability and constructability issues. When the design documents for the project have been developed in sufficient detail, the CMAR, with the support and assistance of the Architect, will commit to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for all construction and site development. If the County requests multiple bid packages, construction will commence with the issuance of the first bid package while remaining bid packages are being finalized. The CMAR shall competitively select construction subcontracts and other work appropriate for competitive selection using cost and other factors. The successful CMAR may perform work with their own forces, but shall not be eligible to enter into contract or subcontract for any of the construction or other services of any nature on the project without the specific approval of the County. In selecting a firm, the County will place emphasis on experience of the firm and assigned personnel in CMAR contracts for public building facilities. Emphasis will also be placed on firms having depth, knowledge, and resources in principles of contracting, scheduling, contract coordination and compliance, budget control, familiarity with State and local laws, ordinances and codes as demonstrated by prior experience, and strategies for encouraged participation by local companies and laborers. All questions regarding this project should be directed to Kenneth Morris by e-mail at kmorris@jacksoncountygov.com. Contact person is Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Manager, at 706-367-6309. Jackson County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicalities or irregularities, and to award the bid based on the highest and best interest of Jackson County.