BHS_CM_INTERVIEWFINAL_RANKING..pdf

This file is a final evaluation and ranking document from the School District of Manatee County for Construction Management at-Risk services related to the Bayshore High School HVAC Renovation and CTE Addition project (SDMC No. 2026-04). The project encompasses renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; replacement or repair of impacted interior finishes; energy efficiency optimization; kitchen server replacement; campus security enhancements; site improvements; and construction of a new Career and Technical Education addition at the 274,658 square-foot facility located at 5401 34th Street West, Bradenton, Florida. Responding firms submitted qualifications by July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with short-list evaluation conducted on August 14, 2026, a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and final oral presentations held on September 18, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Design completion is scheduled for July 2027 with construction completion targeted for July 2029, and the Board approval to negotiate was anticipated for September 15, 2026.

The estimated project budget is $56,655,255, with approximately 30 percent of contract volume utilizing federal funds and triggering federal compliance requirements including prevailing wage standards, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, and debarment certification. Compensation will be structured as a Negotiated Fee on a Guaranteed Maximum Price basis. Minimum qualifications for responding firms include current Florida contractor licenses, general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, professional liability insurance of $2,000,000, workers compensation insurance of $500,000, audited financial statements for two years, and documented related project experience with Florida public schools. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and Florida State Statutes and State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF). The final ranking identified Gilbane Building Company as the top-ranked respondent, followed by PJ Hayes Inc./Tandem, Skanska Building USA Inc., and The A.D. Morgan Corporation.