City of Dublin, GA
Request for Qualifications
To Provide
Construction Manager at Risk Services
For
Water Works Building
Dublin, GA
RFQ # 25-1219-01
Issue Date December 19, 2025
Due Date: January 30, 2026
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
CM at Risk Services for Water
Works Building Dublin, GA
The City of Dublin, as the “Owner,” is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced firms interested in
providing Construction Manager at Risk (CM At-Risk) services for a project known as Water Works Building
Renovation, Dublin, GA. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify the most qualified potential providers
of the above-mentioned services. Some firms which respond to this RFQ, and who are determined by the Owner to be
especially qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview for these services. All respondents to this
RFQ are subject to the instructions communicated in this RFQ. The City of Dublin reserves the right to reject any or all
statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of the City of Dublin.
1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
It is envisioned that the Owner will best be served by the employment of the services of a CM At-Risk (CMAR) for the
project.
Three to five firms that respond to this RFQ by submitting statements of qualifications may be determined to be
especially qualified and capable of delivering services and may be deemed eligible for further consideration to provide
these services as the “CMAR” and invited to interview for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are cautioned to
completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. The City of Dublin reserves the right to reject any or
all statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities, irregularities, and informalities, and retains the right to cancel
or conclude this procurement at any time without selecting a firm to provide the described services, without any liability
to any respondents, or any other person or entity, and is under no obligation to make an award relating to this RFQ to
any person or entity. The final terms of any CMAR Agreement for the project contemplated by this procurement will be
determined by the Owner, subject, in all cases, to strict compliance with the applicable provisions of the laws of the City
of Dublin.
Project Description
Water Works Building
The City intends to renovate the Water Works Building to support essential municipal operations and improve service
delivery to the community. The project will emphasize functionality, durability, and cost efficiency while incorporating
sustainable design principles and compliance with all applicable codes and standards. The CMAR will collaborate
closely with the City and design team throughout preconstruction and construction phases to ensure accurate
budgeting, schedule adherence, and quality control, delivering a facility that meets current and future operational needs.
Project Delivery Method
The delivery method for this Project will be construction manager at-risk (CMAR) who will work with Owner and Design
Professionals on the project for successful delivery.
Project Budget
The project budget is estimated to be $1,400,000.00. The Owner expected that 100% of project cost savings, including
contingencies, will be turned over to the Owner no later than substantial completion of the project
Project Schedule
Although a final schedule has not been established, the Owner is currently working with the Design Professionals on
the schematic design phase in order for construction to begin as soon as possible. If required, an early release package
may be utilized. The successful CMAR will be responsible for developing the construction schedule and coordinating
activities to accomplish completion of the project within a specified period of time as approved by the Owner.
Construction Management at Risk Service Requirements
The contract with the selected CMAR will include providing preconstruction services during the project's design phase
and ultimately renovating the Water Works Building. The prospective CMAR will provide preconstruction services
which may include technical review, cost verification, cost evaluation, value engineering, schedule development, and
schedule evaluation. The CMAR will be expected to work collaboratively with the City and its Design Professionals to
develop detailed construction cost estimates at the Schematic Design and Design Development milestones, and then
provide final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) upon completion of Construction Documents. The CMAR will be
responsible for managing all facets of construction. The CMAR will be responsible for all methods of construction,
safety, and for coordination of all contracts required to complete the project within budget and schedule.
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2. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS
Selection of the CMAR will be a multi-step process. The City of Dublin reserves the right to reject any or all statements of
qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of the City of Dublin.
Qualification Ranking is initiated with this RFQ, which is issued for the purpose of acquiring Statements of
Qualifications from prospective CMAR firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee
consisting of representatives of the Owner. The Selection Committee will review Statements of Qualifications submitted
in response to this RFQ. To be deemed eligible for evaluation, firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Required
• The firm or its principals have not been terminated for cause or currently in default on any City contract (See Exhibit
A).
• Firm must have sufficient bonding capacity for the anticipated total cost of work ($1,400,000.00). Only those sureties
listed in the Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department Circular 570) are acceptable to the
Owner. At the time of issuance, all insurance and bonds must be issued by a company licensed by the Georgia
Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of
insurance. Such company shall be an insurer (or, are qualified self-insurers or group self-insureds, a specific excess
insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M. Best Financial Strength rating of “A-“ or better and an A.M. Best
Financial Size Category of Class V or larger.
• Firm must have a current Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance policy and must be insurable in the following
amounts: Bodily injury, including death- limits of $1,000,000 for each accident. Property damage- limits of
$2,000,000 for each accident and $4,000,000 for the aggregate of operations. (The Owner reserves the right to
require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract.)
• Firms must have all necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia.
• Firm must demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio
(assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher.
• The firm must demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having an Experience
Modification Rate (EMR) over the past three years of 1.2 or less (Each of the last three years shall be 1.2 or less).
The Selection Committee will then evaluate the submittals, which have met the above minimum qualifications. Criteria
for the evaluation are listed below:
Criteria for evaluation of Statements of Qualifications
15% Factor} Stability of the firm.
40% Factor} Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications.
25% Factor} Firm’s suitability for the project,
20% Factor} Firm’s management plan to provide CMAR services for the project.
Final CMAR Selection will be initiated by invitation to selected finalists to submit Project and Fee Proposals as
instructed in the RFQ. Finalist presentations/interviews will also be conducted by the Owner. The successful CMAR will
be determined from the interviews by finalists.
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3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times
indicated are Eastern. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.
Schedule
A. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ
B. General Contractor’s pre-qualification package due to Architect’s office
C. Selection committee meets to identify finalists.
D. F i n a l i s t s w i l l b e n o t i f i e d .
E. Finalist contractor interviews.
F. Selected contractor notified.
G. Contract negotiations as needed
H. Contract Awarded
12/19/25
1/30/26 5:00PM
2/02/26
2/03/26
2/17/26 TBD
2/18/226
2/18-27/26
2/27/26
4. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION
It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal
for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submission deadline has passed, all submissions will be final.
The Owner will not request clarification from individual respondents relative to their submission but reserves the right to
ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ
or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail) to:
David Sawyer, Purchasing Director, e-mail: sawyerd@dublinga.org
The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of
Events. All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled,
and answers will be posted.
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. Responses
are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. Total page count of the submittal must not exceed 50 pages
single-sided, or 25 pages double-sided. Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed
the page limit. Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. To expedite the review of
submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below.
For the electronic submittal (.pdf) the submitted responses (file names) must reference the RFQ # 25-1219-01, the
firm’s name, and the word “QUALIFICATIONS.”
(File Name Example: ABC Company- Water Works Building Renovations Qualifications-RFQ # 25-1219-01)
The entire submittal .pdf shall be submitted as ONE (1) file. Do not submit individual documents or sections separately.
The thumb drive and the printed bound copies must be received in a sealed envelope plainly marked "Statement of
Qualifications for Water Works Building Renovation" with the provided sealed bid label attached to the outside of the
envelope.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
(DELIVERABLES “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” FOR ALL FIRMS)
A. Description and Resources of Firm
A1- Provide basic company information: Company name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number, fax
number, E-mail address, and company website (if available). If the firm has multiple offices, the qualification
statement shall include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify office from
which project will be managed and this office’s proximity to the project site. Provide form of ownership, including
state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the offeror a sole proprietorship,
partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), joint venture, or other structure? For joint venture
entities that have not undertaken at least two projects together, each firm should submit its qualifications
separately.
A2- Briefly describe the history and growth of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm's personnel
resources, including disciplines and numbers and classifications of employees, and locations and staffing of
offices.
A3- Has the firm been involved in any litigation in the past five (5) years? Describe your experience with litigation
with Owners and any other construction project-related litigation. List any active or pending litigation and
explain.
A4- List the firm’s annual revenue for the past 5 years and supply main financial and banking references.
A5- Has the firm ever been removed from a contract or failed to complete a contract as assigned? Provide a
statement of disclosure to allow the Owner to evaluate any possible conflicts of interest.
A6- The firm, in order to be deemed eligible for evaluation, must provide supporting documentation asserting that
the firm meets the minimum qualifications required for this project
a. Firm has sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work and our surety and insurance
companies are in the current Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department
Circular 570). All insurance and bonds will be obtained through a company licensed by the Georgia
Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the
applicable line of insurance. The company is an insurer (or qualified self-insurers or group self-
insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M. Best Financial Strength
rating of “A-“ or better with an A.M. Best Financial Size Category of Class V or larger. Provide a
letter or other supporting documentation from your firm’s surety indicating the firm has a bonding
capacity of 2,000,000.00.
b. Firm has sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio
(assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher. Provide a statement evidencing your current ratio.
c. Firm demonstrates a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having an
Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of 1.2 or less. Provide evidence from your firm’s carrier on
their letterhead of your firm’s EMR.
A7- Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit A), and provide a notarized original with response as section “A7” of
the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.
A8- Complete and submit a “CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)” (Exhibit B) with
response as Section “A8” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. Failure to submit this form with Statement
of Qualifications will result in the firm being eliminated from consideration for this project.
A9- Complete and submit the “Disclosure Statement” (Exhibit C) with response as Section “A9” of the firm’s
Statement of Qualifications.
B. Experience and Qualifications
B1- Describe your firm's proposed organization for the project. Provide professional qualifications and description
of experience of team members as outlined below (or similar roles) and percentage of each person’s time to be
committed to this project. Include an organizational chart showing detailed lines of responsibility and
accountability for your team.
a. Project Executive/Director
b. Project Manager
c. Superintendent
d. Cost Estimator
e. Specialty Contractor
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