Columbus Public Library HVAC Project

Sealed proposals for general construction services for the Columbus Public Library HVAC Project, located at 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906 (the "Project"), will be received by the Muscogee County School District (the "School District"), in the Office of the Director of Construction, 5661 Lorenzo Road, Columbus, Georgia 31904.

The Project is to be performed pursuant to the AIA A133-2019 Standard Form of Agreement with payment based on the cost of work, plus a fee and with a guaranteed maximum price. The successful proposer (the Construction Manager at Risk (CM)) shall serve as the general construction contractor and construction manager for the Project.

The Project may include all typical construction work as needed to replace various components of the HVAC Equipment and to replace the Emergency Electric Generator. The services will consist of cost estimating, constructability analysis and scheduling and phasing of the work and construction, which may proceed concurrently. The Construction Manager (CM) will assist the School District and Project Engineer in finalizing the phasing and scheduling of the work, cost estimating and value engineering of the Project.

The CM will begin by performing pre-construction services with the Project Team. Services will include conceptual and detailed budgeting and estimating, constructability reviews, evaluation of alternative materials and equipment and systems for performance of the work. The CM will work with the School District to finalize the scheduling of the work. As design proceeds, the CM will also conduct a review of the plans and specifications for completeness and cost effectiveness of the details and materials shown for the work. [...] On completion of the plans and specifications, or at an earlier date if mutually agreed upon, the CM will develop the GMP for the Project.

The Project Engineer is Peach Engineering, Columbus, Georgia.

**Proposals due 2 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2026.** Proposals received after this time will not be accepted.

Submit one (1) original and six (6) identical copies of the proposal in a loose-leaf binder with tabs clearly identifying the contents.

The evaluation factors for the RFP and their relative importance are as follows: Stability of CM (20%), Relative Experience and Qualifications of CM (20%); Quality of Proposed Management Plan (15%); Past Performance of CM (20%); and Fee of CM (25%).

Satisfactory proof that the proposer will be able to furnish 100% Performance and Payment bonds at the execution of the contract. (Letter from Surety Company)

If awarded the contract, the CM is required to have the following insurance coverage:

• Workers Comp: Statutory
• General Liability: $1,000,000
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
• Excess Liability Umbrella: $5,000,000
• Builder's Risk: 100% of the Contract Amount (GMP)

Proposals must remain in effect for at least 45 (forty-five) days after date of opening of proposals.