Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-55115-NONST-2026-000000012

Construction Manager at Risk Sought for Playground and Campus Commons Expansion at Academy of Classical Education

This opportunity seeks a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) for a playground and campus commons expansion at the Academy of Classical Education in Macon, GA. - Government Buyer: - The Academy of Classical Education, a K-12 public charter school in Macon, Georgia - OEMs and Vendors: - GameTime (playground equipment manufacturer) - Carter Engineering (civil engineering services) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) services for site preparation, demolition, grading, utility relocation, stormwater management, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, MEP, and coordination with playground equipment vendor - Playground equipment (furnished and installed by GameTime and their local representative) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Project transforms an underutilized play area into a unified outdoor learning and recreation space - Includes two age-appropriate playgrounds, a central covered pavilion with restrooms, architectural retaining walls, ornamental fencing, landscaped lawns, concrete walks, turf play areas, and safety surfacing - CM@R must coordinate with GameTime for equipment installation - Civil engineering by Carter Engineering - Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) required - Competitive selection of all construction subcontracts - Mandatory pre-proposal meeting, E-Verify compliance, payment and performance bonds, and specific insurance coverage - Construction to occur during summer break to minimize campus disruption - Contract uses AIA 133 Agreement and General Conditions; permit fees are waived - Project budget is $1,200,000

Description

The Academy of Classical Education is seeking proposals for the development of a new Campus Commons and Playground Expansion at its campus in Macon, Georgia. The project includes creating two age-appropriate playground areas, a central covered pavilion with restroom facilities, and significant site grading improvements to unify the upper terrace. The goal is to transform an underutilized play area into a cohesive outdoor learning and recreation environment that serves students, faculty, and visitors while enhancing the campus's appearance and functionality. The construction manager at risk (CM@R) will be responsible for managing the project, including pricing, scheduling, and coordination of all construction activities.

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