Site work and addition to a mixed-use development in Macon, Georgia. Working plans call for the addition of a playground / park / athletic field; and playground / park / athletic field.

The Academy of Classical Education is undertaking the development of a new Campus Commons and Playground Expansion located at the front of its campus along New Forsyth Road in Macon, Georgia. The project is designed to transform an underutilized play area into a cohesive outdoor learning and recreation environment that serves students, faculty, and visitors while enhancing the overall appearance and functionality of the campus. The development includes two age-appropriate playground areas connected by a central covered pavilion with restroom facilities. Significant site grading improvements will create a unified upper terrace, allowing the playground spaces, pavilion, and activity areas to function as an integrated campus destination. The overall goal is to create a durable, safe, and architecturally cohesive outdoor environment, reflecting the commitment to excellence and providing a high-quality recreational and gathering space. The scope includes site preparation and demolition, erosion control, utility relocation and installation, stormwater management, earthwork and grading, site concrete, retaining walls, pavilion foundation, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, rubber surfacing/turf/playground surfacing, and MEP. Playground equipment will be furnished and installed by the owners vendor, with the contractor responsible for coordinating site conditions and installation. The contractor will be responsible for permitting the project with the county, with permit fees waived. All work will be under one contract, and payment and performance bonds will be required. The proposal submission must include a transmittal letter, letter from the surety company, evidence of insurability, project team resumes, contractor qualification statement, acknowledgement of addenda, licenses, completed fee schedule, and any other pertinent information. Proposals will be evaluated for stability, experience, management plan, past performance, and fee, with specific criteria outlined for each area. All proposers must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit relevant affidavits. Questions due to school via email. questions, and requests to Owner Primary Contact: Pat Kelly, Chief Financial Officer Pat.kelly@acemacon.org Question Deadline 06/16/2026 at 4:00 PM ET BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION TIME-FRAME The stated budget for this project for all construction work including all costs of the work and CM@R Fees is $1,200,000. ACE desires the playground addition and site work to be constructed in the summer of 2026 and completed before school starts back after Summer Break of 2026. ACE understands some portions of the project may not be completed in its entirety during the summer break but request the CM&R contractor to complete all related site work during summer months. ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCOPE ACEs architect, Dunwody/Beeland Architects, is currently working on construction documents. These documents will be issued for permit and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates in the summer of 2026.