Sylvan Middle School Conversion to Elementary School

The Atlanta Independent School System is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide preconstruction and construction services at Sylvan Middle School. The project includes renovations and site improvements at the location listed below:

Sylvan Middle School, 1461 Sylvan Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

The initial contract will be a lump sum contract for the provision of pre-construction services. The lump sum fee for the pre-construction services is set out in the *Fee Sheet* attached in Bonfire. The construction management percentage for general conditions and the percentage of fees for the construction phase will also be included in the initial contract.

Preconstruction Services

The Construction Manager shall perform the pre-construction services set out in Article 3 of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement, including but not limited to the following:

• The Construction Manager shall review project requirements, educational specifications, on- and off-site development, survey requirements, and preliminary budget, and make value engineering and constructability recommendations for revisions to APS in the form of a written report before final payment for this phase.
• The Construction Manager will be required to attend all project-related meetings and include a summary of the meeting in its monthly report to APS.
• The Construction Manager shall prepare detailed cost estimates and recommendations for APS at the S.D. (Schematic Design), D.D. (Design Development), and C.D. (80% and 100% Construction Documents) phases of the project.
• The Construction Manager shall prepare and issue the bid packages to cover the scope of the Work for this contract.
• Upon completion of the design phase (e.g., when the construction documents are 80-100% complete) and bidding, the Construction Manager shall present to APS the GMP for APS's review and approval.

Scope of Work / Construction Services

• Installation of new classroom sinks as required to support elementary school educational programming.
• Modification of existing student restroom facilities, including lowering restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, accessories, and related components to meet elementary-age user requirements and applicable accessibility standards.
• Installation of new casework and modification of existing casework within classrooms, instructional spaces, administrative cubicles, support spaces, and common areas.
• Installation of educational graphics, wall graphics, wayfinding signage, and other visual elements intended to enhance the learning environment and support elementary school operations.
• Lighting improvements, including replacement and/or installation of new energy-efficient LED light fixtures, associated lighting controls, occupancy sensors, switching modifications, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Gymnasium improvements, including resurfacing of the existing gymnasium floor, game line striping, associated repairs, and other improvements necessary to support elementary school use.
• Minor auditorium improvements, including audiovisual (AV) system upgrades, displays, sound system enhancements, control equipment, and associated low-voltage infrastructure.
• Interior finish upgrades, including replacement or repair of flooring, painting, ceilings, millwork, and related architectural components as needed.
• Code compliance modifications and accessibility improvements associated with the project scope.
• Coordination of all required permits, inspections, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout activities necessary for successful project completion.

Stated Cost Limitation **$4,000,000.00**

Submission

Proposals shall be submitted online at https://aps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/261557. The Office of Procurement Services will only accept proposals submitted online. Proposal submissions are due no later than **11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. ET.** Any proposal submitted in any other format (email, paper, fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted for any reason.

All questions or requests for clarification must be sent via Bonfire under Message – Opportunity Q & A. All addendums related to this solicitation will be posted on the Bonfire website.

This project requires a General Contractor's license for the firm (Qualifying Agent, NOT Limited Tier).

Timeline

• Evaluation / Shortlist Select 12/15/2026
• Board Approval/Award Initial Contract (Preconstruction Services) 01/04/2027
• Final GMP Due to APS 3/19/2027
• Substantial Completion 6/30/2028

A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held at Sylvan Middle School. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.