WTP CHEMICAL FEED AND CONTROL BUILDING UPGRADES

The City of Cartersville, GA is seeking qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) firms to provide Phase I pre‑construction services and, if authorized, Phase II construction services for a comprehensive upgrade of its Water Treatment Plant’s Chemical Feed and Control Buildings. The scope includes design collaboration, cost estimating, constructability reviews, procurement planning, risk management, and full construction management for a new chemical feed building, rehabilitation of the existing control building, site‑utility integration, and startup/commissioning. The project budget is preliminarily estimated at $15 M‑$25 M, with the CMAR fee to be determined in the proposal. Mandatory pre‑proposal conference and site tour are on 2 Oct 2026; questions are due 13 Oct 2026; proposals are due 20 Oct 2026. The selection will be based on qualifications, technical approach, experience, and fee proposal. • New chemical feed building (storage, generation, piping, controls, safety systems) • Rehabilitation of existing control building (architectural, structural, MEP, code compliance) • Site work: grading, paving, drainage, utility relocations, temporary facilities • Phased construction to maintain continuous plant operation • Open‑book cost model; CMAR to develop guaranteed maximum price if Phase II is authorized • Required bid bond (5 % of Phase I fee) and extensive documentation (qualifications, insurance, bonding, safety)