Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Rocky Face, Georgia. Working plans call for the construction of a fitness / recreation center; for site work for a fitness / recreation center; playground / park / athletic field; and playground / park / athletic field.

“The owner has selected a Construction Manager. A timeline for construction has not yet been established.” WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA (the "Owner") herein seeks Statements of Qualifications/Proposals from Construction Management Firms / General Contractors (the "Contractor") for Construction Management at Risk services for the design and construction of a new Gymnasium / Recreation Center at the County's existing Westside Park (the "Project"). The successful Contractor will be required to provide all services as described in AIA A133-2019. Once a GMP is agreed upon between the Owner and Contractor, it is the Owner's intent to proceed with the construction of the project with the successful Contractor. In general, the project includes site, building, and amenity design and construction of a new Recreation Center. The building will contain two basketball/multi-use courts, associated locker rooms, storage rooms, restrooms, offices, and a meeting room. When procuring subcontractors, the Contractor shall endeavor to use local subcontractors and materials. A minimum of three bids shall be obtained for each trade. The Owner's construction budget for the project has not yet been finalized but is a minimum of $8,000,000.00 which includes all Contractor's overhead/profit/fees, design fees, project furnishings, contingencies, site work, and building construction. It is the Owner's desire to begin sitework in March 2026 and achieve substantial completion of the entire project by July 1, 2027. The successful Contractor shall not be eligible to bid or enter into contract or subcontract for any of the construction or other services of any nature on the project without specific approval of the Owner. The successful Contractor will be required to work closely with the County's Architect, Croft AE, 3380 Bluesprings Rd, Kennesaw, GA 470-531-8118. The successful Contractor shall provide a (one) 1-year warranty on the entire project starting on the date of Final Acceptance. Prior to the award of a GMP Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with a 100% Performance and Payment Bond for its faithful performance. Bonding for subcontractors will not be allowed without written acceptance from the Architect and the Owner. To protect the interests of the Owner, provide and maintain in effect during the life of the agreement, the following insurance coverings: a. Comprehensive or Commercial form General Liability Insurance - Limits of Liability i. $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate ii. $1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence - combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. b. Business Automobile Liability Insurance - Limits of Liability i. $1,000,000.00 Each Accident - combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage to include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. 07/04/2025 Westside Park Community Center RFQ 2025-106 c. Worker's Compensation: i. Worker's Compensation Statuary Limits ii. Employer's Liability 1. Bodily Injury by Accident - $100,000 each accident 2. Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit 3. Bodily Injury by Disease - $100,000 each employee d. Course of Construction Insurance - 100% of the completed value of the work. e. Professional Service Insurance-Errors & Omissions - Including consultants, counselors, engineers, attorney, accountants, etc. i. Minimum $1,000,000 per claim. Any Proposal submitted in response to this Request should comply strictly with all requirements set forth in the Request for Proposals. Any such Proposal must contain the completed Qualification Statement and Proposal Form setting forth the Contractor's proposed lump sum price for Pre-Construction Services and the Contractor's Fee for Construction Phase Services. Any Proposal must also demonstrate the Contractor's experience with similar projects. In evaluating Proposals, the Owner may seek additional information from any Contractor concerning such Contractor's Proposal. The Owner may elect to short-list firms and conduct interviews prior to making a selection. The Owner intends to award the construction contract to the responsible and responsive Contractor whose Proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the Owner, taking into consideration the following evaluation factors which are listed in their order of relative importance: A. The Contractor's proposed lump sum for Preconstruction Services and Contractor's proposed fee for Construction Phase Services. (35 points) B. The Contractor's prior experience and references in constructing and completing similar projects on schedule and within budget. For purposes of this factor, the Project should not be more than 50 percent lesser in scope, or cost, than similar projects indentified by Contractor. (65 points) The Owner will receive such Proposals at the above-referenced time and place. Proposals received after said time will not be accepted. At the Owner's discretion, Contractors may be afforded an opportunity for subsequent discussion, negotiation, and revision of Proposals. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any technicalities or formalities. Incomplete proposals will not be considered by the Owner. QA - 07/10/2025 Any questions or comments concerning this Request for Proposals should be addressed in writing to the County Engineer at kbenson@whitfieldcountyga.com. Any questions should be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the time set to receive Proposals