NIGP 91148: C.i.p., Pre-Construction Services

NIGP Item 91148, C.i.p., Pre-Construction Services, encompasses the front-end design-phase work that precedes or accompanies construction delivery: constructability reviews, cost estimating, value engineering, phasing plans, and Guaranteed Maximum Price development for projects delivered through construction manager at risk (CMAR), design-build, and progressive design-build models. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect heavy demand from higher-education systems, county school districts, municipalities, and special-purpose authorities for CMAR and design-build services on institutional and infrastructure projects ranging from $1.6 million to $130 million in stated cost, with the Texas A&M University System and Georgia Board of Regents appearing as repeat buyers. Representative procurements include the Atlanta Independent School System's request for CMAR services for Phoenix Academy Kitchen Renovations (RFP, due March 10, 2026), Texas A&M University System's CMAR RFP for the Reynolds Medical Sciences Building Level 2 HVAC Upgrade in College Station (RFP, due August 6, 2026), the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission's request for CM-at-risk services for One Arsenal Place Renovation at Columbus State University (RFQ, due August 10, 2026), and Seminole County's solicitation for CMAR services for a new Indoor Sports Complex in Sanford, Florida (RFP, due June 17, 2026).

Activity is concentrated in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with Florida counties (Orange, Seminole, Sarasota, Brevard) and cities (Bradenton, Palm Bay, Fort Myers) issuing frequent solicitations for construction engineering and inspection (CEI), capital improvement project management, and water infrastructure preconstruction work; Georgia state agencies and school districts actively seeking CMAR and design-build qualifications for academic and civic facilities; and the Texas A&M University System sustaining a pipeline of CMAR RFPs for residence halls, classroom buildings, and specialized facilities. Institutional buyers—state higher-education systems and independent school districts—dominate the recent pipeline, followed by county governments and municipal utilities. Preconstruction activity spans new construction, major renovations of historic buildings, mechanical systems upgrades, and complex infrastructure projects, with selection typically driven by best-value evaluation, prior experience with similar project types, and proposed team qualifications and methodology.