Opportunity
Georgia Procurement Registry #26- 040226-54-P-AW
Construction Manager at Risk Sought for New A.D. Williams Elementary School Project
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
26- 040226-54-P-AW
NAICS
236220
Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the new A.D. Williams Elementary School project in Atlanta, Georgia. - Buyer: Atlanta Independent School System (Atlanta Public Schools) - Project: New construction of a K-5 elementary school for 900 students - Includes classrooms, media center, kitchen/cafeteria, gymnasium, and auxiliary spaces - Services requested: - Preconstruction services (planning, value engineering, constructability reviews, cost estimating, schedule development) - Construction management at risk services (bidding, subcontractor management, construction oversight, project delivery) - Contract structure: - Initial lump sum for preconstruction services - Potential amendment for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction phase - Cost limitation: $50 million for the total project - Notable requirements: - Valid General Contractor's license (not Limited Tier) - Compliance with APS Design Guidelines and Standard Specifications - Mandatory use of Owner's project management software - Strong emphasis on outreach to Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) - MWBE participation required as part of GMP process - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a construction management services solicitation
Description
The Atlanta Independent School System is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide preconstruction and construction services for the New A.D. Williams Elementary School. The project involves new construction to accommodate Grades K-5 with 900 seats, including classrooms, a media center, kitchen/cafeteria, gymnasium, and other auxiliary spaces. The contract will initially cover preconstruction services with a lump sum fee, and may be amended to include a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction. The project is time sensitive with a planned substantial completion by June 30, 2028.