BHS_CM_SHORTLIST_RANKING..pdf

This document is a short-list ranking for a Construction Management at-Risk (CMAR) request for qualifications issued by the School District of Manatee County for 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 in Bradenton, Florida. Qualifications were due July 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with short-list evaluation conducted on August 14, 2026. Shortlisted firms are required to participate in a mandatory site visit on August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, followed by oral presentations on September 18, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Design completion is scheduled for July 2027, with construction completion targeted for July 2029. The evaluation committee ranked thirteen responding firms, with the top twelve firms—Gilbane Building Company, Skanska Building USA Inc., PJ Hayes Inc./Tandem, The A.D. Morgan Corporation, McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors Inc., NDC Construction Company, Williams Company, Charles Perry Partners Inc., JE Dunn Construction Company, Halfacre Construction Company, HORUS Construction Services Inc., and O-A-K/Florida—advancing to short-list status (The Evergreen Corporation ranked thirteenth and did not advance).

The estimated project budget is $56,655,255, with compensation structured as a Negotiated Fee on a Guaranteed Maximum Price basis. Approximately thirty percent of the contract volume will utilize federal funds, triggering federal compliance requirements including prevailing wage standards, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, and debarment certification. Minimum qualifications require 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; related project experience with Florida public schools; documented staffing qualifications; local office proximity; demonstrated cost control and scheduling methodology; and warranty and quality assurance programs. Board approval to negotiate is anticipated on September 15, 2026. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and work must comply with Florida State Statutes and State Requirements for Educational Facilities.