101 COLLEGE PARKWAY, ARNOLD, MARYLAND 21012-1895

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT NO.C2027-16-P

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES FOR

CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

November 2, 2026

Submit Qualifications To:

Heidi Frist Senior Purchasing Agent Anne Arundel Community College hmfrist@aacc.edu

Deadline for Receipt of Qualifications: December 3, 2026, 11:00 AM ET mailto:hmfrist@aacc.edu

To All Interested Firms:

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified construction management firms for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services associated with the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades (CCIT) on the Arnold Campus. Based on its evaluation of the qualifications received, the College intends to identify the most qualified firms and invite them to submit technical and price proposals for CMAR services with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Firms shall submit a digitally signed Statement of Qualifications via email to Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, at hmfrist@aacc.edu, with the subject line “SOQ: Project C2027-16-P CMAR Clauson Center HCAT Addition.”

Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on December 3, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College’s email timestamp shall govern.

The sender’s email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission. Each firm is solely responsible for ensuring that its Statement of Qualifications is received by the College prior to the submission deadline.

This Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is available through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) website. Offerors are solely responsible for obtaining the SOQ, all addenda, and any subsequent solicitation documents issued through eMMA prior to submitting a response.

Anne Arundel Community College shall not be responsible for, nor liable for, any errors, omissions, discrepancies, unauthorized modifications of electronic data, transmission failures, browser incompatibilities, or other electronic communication issues arising from circumstances beyond the College’s control.

Anne Arundel Community College reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to waive any informalities, technicalities, or minor irregularities when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the College. The award of any resulting contract is subject to the availability of funding and all required approvals.

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NON-SUBMITTAL RESPONSE FORM

Please complete this form only if your company will not submit a response.

Solicitation Name: Construction Management at Risk Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition

Solicitation Number: C2027-16-P

NOTE TO VENDOR:

If your company’s response is a “non-submittal”, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is very interested in the reason for such response since AACC desires to ensure that the procurement process is fair, non-restrictive and attracts maximum participation from interested companies. We, therefore, appreciate your responses to this Non-Submittal Response Form.

Please complete and email to: Heidi Frist, hmfrist@aacc.edu

Please indicate your reason for responding with a “non-submittal”:

□ Unable to meet the requirements for this solicitation.

□ Unable to provide the goods or services specified in this solicitation

□ Unable to meet time frame established for start and/or completion of project.

□ Received too late to submit a bid. Received on:

Other (Please explain):

Your response will be reviewed and placed in the solicitation file. Your input will assist AACC in determining changes necessary to increase participation in the solicitation process.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT NO. C2027-16-P

CMAR SERVICES FOR CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.3 FUNDING CONTINGENCY

1.4 DELIVERY METHOD: CM AT RISK WITH GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

1.5 CONTACT POINT

1.6 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTALS DOCUMENTS

1.7 CUTOFF FOR QUESTIONS

1.8 SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS

1.9 LATE SUBMITTALS, LATE WITHDRAWALS, AND LATE MODIFICATIONS

1.10 ERRORS IN QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

1.11 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

SECTION II SUBMITTAL FORMAT

1.0 TITLE PAGE/TRANSMITTAL LETTER

2.0 KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL

3.0 CM AT RISK TEAM

4.0 CM AT RISK FIRM’S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

5.0 PROFILE OF FIRM

6.0 VALUE ADDED

7.0 REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION

SECTION III REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION

ANNUAL SALES VOLUME/COMPLETED PROJECTS

CM AT RISK CURRENT WORKLOAD

MINORITY PARTICIPATION

SAMPLE BANK LETTER

DISPUTES DISCLOSURE FORM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY FORM

APPENDIX A – TENTATIVE MASTER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

C2027-16-P

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT NO. C2027-16-P

CMAR SERVICES FOR CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11/02/26 SOQ posted on eMaryland Marketplace.

11/11/26 Questions due for Statement of Qualifications. All questions must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET.

11/12/26 Addendum issued, if applicable.

11/26/26 – 11/29/26 College Closed – Thanksgiving Break

12/03/26 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET. Statements of Qualifications may be submitted at any time prior to this date and time. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. Submittals will not be publicly opened.

12/04/26 – 12/18/26 Evaluation of SOQs.

12/22/26 Qualified firms notified.

12/22/26 Technical-Price Request for Proposal (RFP) issued to qualified firms.

12/23/26 – 01/03/27 College Closed – Winter Break

01/07/27 Technical/Pricing Pre-Proposal Microsoft Teams Meeting, 10:00 a.m. ET. Attendance by all qualified firms is strongly encouraged.

01/08/27 Site Visit.

01/11/27 Addendum issued with minutes from pre-proposal meeting.

01/18/27 College Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/19/27 Questions due for the Technical/Price Request for Proposal. All questions and requests must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET.

01/21/27 Addendum issued, if applicable.

02/04/27 Technical/Price Proposals must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET. Proposals may be submitted at any time prior to this date and time. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. Proposals will not be publicly opened.

02/05/27 – 02/19/27 Evaluation of Technical Proposals.

03/11/27 – 03/12/27 Interviews with Qualified Firms.

03/16/27 Top ranked CMAR firm determined and pricing package opened by Purchasing.

03/22/27 – 03/28/27 College Closed – Spring Break

04/01/27 – 04/30/27 Price negotiations with selected CMAR firm.

06/22/27 College administration submits recommendations for contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

06/23/27 Notice of Board of Trustees (BOT) approval of CMAR firm.

07/01/27 Executed AIA Document for CMAR and Notice to Proceed issued with PO.

07/30/27 Anticipated approval of CMAR contract by DGS.

08/02/27 Design Phase Start

Note: Schedule is tentative and can change at any time.

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified construction management firms for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services associated with the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades (CCIT) located on the Arnold Campus.

This procurement will be conducted in two phases. During Phase One, the College will evaluate Statements of Qualifications and determine the firms that are most qualified to perform the required services. Firms selected to advance will be invited to participate in Phase Two and submit technical and price proposals for CMAR services.

The College intends to award a contract for preconstruction and construction phase services utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. Under this approach, the selected CMAR firm will provide preconstruction services during the design phase and, if authorized by the College, serve as the general contractor for construction of the Project under a Guaranteed Maximum Price

(GMP).

The selected CMAR firm will work collaboratively with the College, the Architect/Engineer (A/E), and other project stakeholders to support the successful planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Project. Additional information regarding the CMAR delivery method and scope of services is provided in Section 1.4.

To learn more about Anne Arundel Community College, please visit AACC Fast Facts.

1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY

Anne Arundel Community College intends to retain the services of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades (CCIT) located on the Arnold Campus. This project has an estimated construction budget of approximately $10,677,000 and an estimated furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) budget of $1,494,000, for a total project budget of approximately $12,171,000.

The Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) program currently operates on the Arnold Campus within the Humanities Building and at the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute in Glen Burnie. The Glen Burnie facility (6,221 NASF / 15,406 GSF), which houses instructional training laboratories and a commercial kitchen, has developed significant building deficiencies, including major structural issues.

Following a comprehensive evaluation of the facility, Anne Arundel Community College and Anne Arundel County determined that consolidating the program on the Arnold Campus would be more cost effective than renovating the existing building. A Facility Program Manual completed in 2025 recommended the construction of an addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades to accommodate the HCAT program.

The HCAT Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades will provide a permanent home for hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism education on the Arnold Campus. The project will expand the College’s workforce development and career-focused instructional opportunities while strengthening connections between the HCAT program and the skilled trades programs currently housed within the Clauson Center. The addition will support hands-on, industry-focused training and provide modern learning environments for students pursuing careers in culinary arts, hospitality management, and tourism.

Primary spaces within the addition are anticipated to include instructional laboratories, culinary teaching and training spaces, program support areas, classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, and student collaboration spaces. The instructional laboratories and culinary training environments will be designed to support hands-on learning, workforce development, and flexibility for evolving program needs.

Support spaces will provide adequate storage, preparation, and operational functions necessary to support instructional activities. Classrooms and informal learning environments should accommodate a variety of instructional methods and active learning opportunities. Administrative support areas, https://www.aacc.edu/about/fast-facts/ including offices, collaboration spaces, and meeting rooms, will provide faculty and staff with a range of environments to support instruction, student engagement, and program operations.

The scheduling of this project will be based on the requirements of the College, minimizing disturbance to faculty, staff, and students in adjacent buildings and campus amenities. Construction activities will require careful coordination with ongoing operations within the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades and surrounding East Campus facilities. Occupancy of the HCAT Addition is anticipated in early August 2030 in time for Fall 2030 semester classes. See Appendix A for a copy of the Tentative Master Project Development Schedule. This schedule is tentative and can change at any time.

1.3 FUNDING CONTINGENCY

The College is conducting this solicitation in advance of final project funding approval to support the anticipated project schedule. Advancement of a firm through the multi-phase procurement process, selection of a successful firm, contract award, contract execution, and issuance of a Notice to Proceed are contingent upon the approval and availability of project funding. The College reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, reject any or all Statements of Qualifications, suspend or delay the procurement process, discontinue negotiations, or otherwise terminate the procurement process if funding is not approved, is delayed, or becomes unavailable. Issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the College to award a contract, enter into negotiations, reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a response, or proceed with the procurement process. No contractual obligation shall arise unless and until a written agreement has been fully executed by the parties and a Notice to Proceed has been issued by the College.

1.4 DELIVERY METHOD: CM AT RISK WITH GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

The College defines partnering as a collaborative process among the College, Architect/Engineer (A/E), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Trade Contractors that maximizes Project success while recognizing and respecting the responsibilities and expertise of each team member. Partnering requires active participation in Project processes and a collective commitment to achieving the Project budget, program requirements, quality objectives, and schedule.

The CM at Risk, the College, the A/E, and any other Project consultants shall be referred to collectively as the "Project Team". The College intends that the Project Team shall work collaboratively from the beginning of the Project through construction completion and that the CM at Risk shall provide leadership and coordination of preconstruction and construction activities while supporting the College and A/E in achieving the Project objectives.

The CM at Risk shall act in a relationship of trust and confidence with the College. The CM at Risk agrees to provide its best skill and best judgment and to cooperate with the architects and design engineers in furthering the interests of the College and the Project. The CM at Risk shall furnish constructability reviews, business administration, project management, and field supervision, and shall use its best efforts to perform the work in an expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests of the College and in strict conformity with the Contract Documents.

The design for this Project will be prepared by an Architect/Engineer (A/E) under contract with the College. The College intends to employ the CM at Risk firm to assist in the management of the design and construction processes as described in the technical portions of this RFP. The College anticipates selecting both the Architect/Engineer and Construction Manager at Risk during the same general Project development period. Selection of the CM at Risk and issuance of the Notice to Proceed for preconstruction services are anticipated to occur in July 2027. The anticipated schedule is subject to funding approval and College authorization.

The successful CM at Risk must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with the College, Architect/Engineer, and other Project stakeholders and participate in a collaborative design and construction process from Project initiation through final completion.

Upon selection of the CM at Risk firm and approval by the College's Board of Trustees, a contract for

Preconstruction Phase Services will be executed. These services shall include development and submission of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal for review and approval by the College.

During the Preconstruction / Design Phase, the CM at Risk will utilize its skills and knowledge of construction to develop schedules, prepare construction cost models/estimates at Schematic Design, Design Development, 50% Construction Documents, and 95% Construction Documents phases, conduct value engineering studies, study labor conditions, identify and address constructability issues, and advise on the sequencing of construction work for the Project. The CM at Risk will recommend, implement, and maintain a web-based project management platform for Project communication, document control, tracking, and record retention throughout the duration of the Project. The College will pay the CM at Risk the fixed Preconstruction Phase fee for this Project; such fee shall include all costs associated with the CM at Risk providing Preconstruction Phase Services.

During the Construction Phase, the CM at Risk will provide services and manage the Project (inclusive of the procurement, award, and management of all trade packages and trade contracts) in the areas of change order review, quality assurance/inspections, schedule maintenance, cost control, meetings, (including weekly OAC meetings), shop drawing review, processing and monitoring of RFIs, substitution requests, and claims resolution, including coordination and communication of the activities of the Project Team throughout the Construction Phase. The CM at Risk will promote and oversee the health and safety of the Project. Monthly progress reports and progress photographs shall become part of the Project record.

During the Post-Construction Phase, the CM at Risk will work with the Project Team to provide training, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and other close-out documentation as required by the Contract.

This Project will be administered as an open-book CM at Risk contract whereby the College may attend Project meetings and have access to all CM at Risk Project records. Any cost savings realized below the Guaranteed Maximum Price shall revert to the College. The College will pay the CM at Risk for its fixed CM at Risk fee as well as approved, applicable reimbursable costs under the General Condition allowance (on site, staff reimbursable personnel and non-personnel items) for actual expenditures only without any CM at Risk mark-up of any type. To ensure optimal competitive pricing is used, the CM at Risk shall competitively solicit trade packages and make good-faith efforts to obtain no less than three qualified subcontractors for values of contracts $25,000 and above. Where three qualified bids cannot be obtained, the CM at Risk shall document its solicitation efforts and provide such documentation to the College for review.

This Project is subject to applicable Maryland Prevailing Wage requirements.

Pursuant to § 3-602.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Project shall be designed and constructed as a High Performance Building. The College requires the Project to achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification under the version of the U.S.

Green Building Council's LEED Rating System applicable at the time of Project registration. The College’s goal is to achieve LEED Gold. The A/E shall manage the certification process, and the selected CMAR shall assist the A/E and the College in achieving the Project's sustainability and certification objectives.

Anne Arundel Community College has established a target Substantial Completion date of March 31, 2030 to allow adequate time for commissioning, training, punch list completion, FF&E installation, and occupancy activities necessary to support an August 2030 opening of the facility.

1.5 CONTACT POINT

All communications regarding this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be directed in writing via email to:

hmfrist@aacc.edu

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, firms, including their employees, representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and other third parties acting on their behalf, shall not contact any other College employee, faculty member, Board member, or College representative regarding this SOQ.

Prohibited contact includes, but is not limited to, seeking, obtaining, or providing information related to this procurement. A firm's failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.

At its sole discretion, the College may designate one or more representatives to serve as liaisons for communications with firms. Such designation may occur after the Technical/Price Proposal submission deadline. Upon notification by the College, all communications regarding this procurement shall be directed through the designated liaison(s).

1.6 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTALS DOCUMENTS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and all related solicitation documents may be obtained through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

Offerors are solely responsible for obtaining the SOQ, all addenda, and any subsequent solicitation documents issued through eMMA prior to submitting a response. All addenda will be posted on eMMA, and it is the responsibility of each offeror to regularly monitor the website for updates. Addenda may be issued at any time, including shortly before the submission deadline.

Anne Arundel Community College assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, omissions, discrepancies, unauthorized modifications of electronic data, transmission failures, browser incompatibilities, or other electronic communication issues that are beyond the College’s control.

The College does not provide solicitation documents in any format other than those made available through eMMA.

The SOQ and related documents are provided solely for the purpose of obtaining qualifications and proposals for the work described herein. No other use of these documents is authorized without the express written consent of the College.

1.7 CUTOFF FOR QUESTIONS

All requests for clarification and questions regarding this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be submitted in writing via email to Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on November 11, 2026.

Questions received after the stated deadline may not be considered or answered by the College.

1.8 SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS

Respondents must be registered with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Instructions for registration are available on the eMMA website.

Respondents shall submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the forms provided in this solicitation. Submittals must be digitally signed and submitted via email to:

Heidi Frist Senior Purchasing Agent hmfrist@aacc.edu

The subject line of the email shall state: “SOQ Project C2027-16-P CMAR Clauson Center HCAT Addition.”

Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on December 3, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. The sender's email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission. Each respondent is solely responsible for ensuring that its Statement of Qualifications is received by the College prior to the submission deadline.

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Statements of Qualifications will not be accepted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

All costs incurred by respondents in connection with the preparation, submission, presentation, or clarification of their Statements of Qualifications, including attendance at meetings, interviews, or presentations, shall be borne solely by the respondent. Such costs shall not be reimbursed by the College under any circumstances.

1.9 LATE SUBMITTALS, LATE WITHDRAWALS, AND LATE MODIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of each firm to ensure that its Statement of Qualifications is received by Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, at hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on December 3, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. The sender's email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission.

Statements of Qualifications may be submitted at any time prior to the deadline. Any Statement of Qualifications, request for withdrawal, or request for modification received after the stated deadline shall be considered late.

Late Statements of Qualifications, withdrawals, or requests for modification will not be considered unless received before award is made and the late submission would have been timely but for the sole or paramount action or inaction of College personnel.

A late modification to a successful Statement of Qualifications that makes its terms more favorable to the College may be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

1.10 ERRORS IN QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

Firms are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their Statements of Qualifications. A Statement of Qualifications may be withdrawn or modified only if written notice is received by the Senior Purchasing Agent prior to the deadline specified for submission.

All Statements of Qualifications shall be deemed final upon the submission deadline and may not be withdrawn, modified, or canceled for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter.

After the submission deadline, withdrawal of a Statement of Qualifications will not be permitted except when the College determines, in its sole discretion and based upon clear and convincing evidence, that the firm made a bona fide error in the preparation of its submittal and that enforcement of the submittal would result in substantial loss to the firm. In such cases, the College may allow withdrawal of the submittal. Negligence, oversight, or errors in judgment by the firm do not constitute grounds for withdrawal, modification, or cancellation after the submission deadline.

The College reserves the right to contact any firm to verify information contained in its submittal and to seek clarification regarding any aspect of the submittal to determine its responsiveness and responsibility. The College may, in its sole discretion, waive or permit the correction of minor irregularities, informalities, or technical defects that do not materially affect the substance of the submittal. The College further reserves the right to waive any formality, informality, or technicality in the evaluation of submittals when doing so is determined to be in the College's best interest.

1.11 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

Statements of Qualifications must comply with the requirements set forth in Section II – Submittal Format. Statements of Qualifications that fail to conform to or are not responsive to the requirements of this solicitation may be rejected at the discretion of the College.

A College Selection and Evaluation Committee will review and evaluate the Statements of Qualifications received. Based on its evaluation, the College will determine which firms are the most highly qualified and eligible to advance to the next phase of the procurement process.

The College intends to establish a short list of no fewer than three (3) qualified firms. However, the College reserves the right to determine the number of firms advanced to the next phase based on its evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications received.

Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Firm’s organization, conciseness and clarity of content

• Key Project Personnel

• CM at Risk Team

• CM at Risk relevant experience

• Profile of Firm

• Other (Value Added)

• MBE Participation

• Proof of Financial Stability

• Proof of Bonding Capability

• Summary of Litigation

Firms selected to advance to the next phase will be invited to submit a technical proposal and satisfy any additional requirements included in the Technical/Price Request for Proposal.

The College may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to evaluate a firm's ability to successfully perform the services required by this solicitation.

The College reserves the right to seek clarification of information contained in a Statement of Qualifications and to verify any information submitted. Firms shall provide any information reasonably requested by the College to assist in determining whether the firm's submittal is responsive to the requirements of this solicitation and whether the firm is responsible and qualified to perform the work.

The College may waive or permit the correction of minor irregularities and may waive formalities, informalities, or technicalities when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the College.

The College reserves the right to negotiate or modify any element of the procurement process to achieve the objectives of this solicitation and to obtain the best value for the College.

END OF SECTION

SECTION II SUBMITTAL FORMAT

Statements of Qualifications shall be prepared and organized in accordance with the format specified in this section. Respondents shall submit their Statements of Qualifications using the forms provided in this SOQ and in accordance with the submission requirements set forth in Section 1.8, Submission of Statements of Qualifications.

Statements of Qualifications should be clear, concise, and well organized. Respondents are encouraged to include a table of contents and any supporting documentation necessary to facilitate the College's review of their qualifications.

The evaluation criteria for this solicitation are set forth in Section 1.11, Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications. To assist the Selection and Evaluation Committee in its review, respondents shall organize their Statements of Qualifications in the format specified below and address all required sections.

Statements of Qualifications that fail to conform to or are not responsive to the requirements of this solicitation may be rejected at the discretion of the College.

Submittals must be organized in the following format:

1.0 Title page

2.0 Key Project Personnel

3.0 CM at Risk Team

4.0 CM at Risk relevant experience

5.0 Profile of Firm

6.0 Value Added

7.0 Required Forms and Documentation

• Annual Sales Volume/Completed Projects

• Current Workload

• MBE Participation

• Firm’s Financial Stability

• Firm’s Proof of Bonding Capability

• Disputes Disclosure Form

• Acknowledgement of Addenda

• Affidavit of Accuracy Form

1.0 TITLE PAGE/TRANSMITTAL LETTER

The Title Page shall be prepared on the firm's letterhead and shall include the firm's name and address, the name of the firm's contact person for this solicitation, complete telephone and email contact information, and the date of submission. The Title Page shall also identify the SOQ title and solicitation number.

The Title Page shall also serve as the Transmittal Letter. The purpose of the Transmittal Letter is to transmit the firm's Statement of Qualifications and identify the materials included in the submittal. The letter shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm to all statements and representations contained therein.

2.0 KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL

2.1 Key Project Personnel and Responsibilities. For purposes of this solicitation, Key Project Personnel shall consist of the Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Superintendent, and Chief Estimator. All Key Project Personnel shall be direct employees of the proposing firm.

A. Project Executive: Senior-level employee of the CMAR firm, such as a Vice President, who will oversee the Project from an executive level and to whom the CMAR Project Manager directly reports.

B. Project Manager: Person from the CMAR firm who will be involved on a continual basis from commencement of the contract until construction completion. This person will be responsible for the overall management of the CMAR team and completion of the Project. Additionally, the Project Manager shall be assigned full-time (100%) during the Construction Phase.

Some firms may wish to utilize separate Project Managers for the Preconstruction and Construction Phases; however, this arrangement is not acceptable, as the College requires a single Project Manager for the entire Project.

C. Project Engineer: Person from the CMAR firm who shall be assigned full-time (100%) to the project site as required to support construction activities and project administration during the Construction Phase. This individual will assist the Project Manager with document management activities, tracking of submittals and RFIs, maintenance of required project logs, and other duties assigned by the CMAR Project Manager.

D. Field Superintendent: Person from the CMAR firm who is responsible for the direct supervision of trade contractors, daily coordination of on-site construction activities, maintenance of the Project schedule, and management of site operations, including material deliveries, utility outages, and other field activities. This individual shall be assigned to the Project site full-time (100%) throughout the Construction Phase.

E. Chief Estimator: Person from the CMAR firm who will be directly responsible for preparing, testing in the marketplace, explaining, and defending project estimates. The proposed Chief Estimator shall be the individual directly responsible for preparing the estimates, not merely supervising or managing the estimating process. Accordingly, the College expects the proposed Chief Estimator to be the person actively performing the estimating work for the Project rather than the head of the estimating department providing executive oversight.

2.2 Project Organizational Chart: Firms shall provide an organizational chart for the Project identifying the Key Project Personnel proposed for assignment to the Project if awarded the contract. By identifying these individuals in its Statement of Qualifications, the firm is committing them to the Project for the duration of the contract. No personnel changes or substitutions shall be permitted without the prior written approval of the College. Key Project Personnel shall possess the communication skills necessary to effectively interact with the College's Project Manager and other Project stakeholders.

2.3 Corporate Organizational Chart: Firms shall provide a corporate organizational chart identifying the Key Project Personnel proposed for this Project and illustrating where they are positioned within the firm's overall corporate structure.

2.4 Key Project Personnel Experience: The following information shall be provided for each member of the Key Project Personnel:

A. Educational background;

B. Work experience with the proposing CMAR firm, including dates of employment and positions held;

C. Work experience with prior employers, including dates of employment and positions held;

D. Work experience on projects utilizing the CMAR delivery method; and

E. Specific experience on projects of similar scale and cost, including the individual's role and duration of involvement in each selected project. Higher consideration will be given if the individual's role on the referenced project is the same as the role proposed for the College's Project.

A minimum of four (4) projects shall be provided for each individual. A brief description of each project shall be included, identifying the type of work performed (e.g., renovation, new construction, addition), project value, delivery method (CMAR, GC, DB, etc.), project schedule, and the names of the Architect/Engineer (A/E) and Prime Contractor. Additionally, for the proposed Chief Estimator, firms shall provide the original budget and final project cost for each project listed.

Higher consideration will be given to Key Project Personnel with experience performing construction services within a higher education environment. Higher consideration will also be given where the proposed Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Superintendent, and Chief Estimator have previously worked together successfully on higher education projects.

2.5 Key Project Personnel References: Firms shall provide four (4) project references for each proposed Key Project Personnel individual, including the reference contact name, telephone number, and project name. References shall be project references from projects identified in the individual's project experience and shall not be employment references, as the College is interested in speaking with a Project Owner or Architect/Engineer (A/E) regarding the individual's performance on a specific project.

References shall be from different projects, and only one reference per project may be provided.

Additionally, if the individual has previously performed work at Anne Arundel Community College, only one of the four references may be from an AACC project, regardless of how many projects the individual has completed for the College.

Firms shall ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete and that each reference is capable of evaluating the individual's performance in the role proposed for this Project.

The College reserves the right to contact references not identified by the firm and to use its own experience with the firm or proposed personnel as part of its evaluation.

3.0 CM AT RISK TEAM

3.1 Team Overview: Firms shall describe why the proposed team is uniquely qualified for this Project and explain why these individuals have been selected. The College is interested in understanding the prior working relationships among team members, the support to be provided by other key personnel, and the anticipated staffing approach for the Project.

3.2 Other Key Personnel: Firms shall provide information regarding additional personnel who will have a significant role on the Project. Information provided should include the individual's name, duties, years with the firm, years of construction experience, and years of experience in their proposed role. The College is interested only in personnel who will have a meaningful level of involvement in the Project and does not wish to receive a listing of individuals whose participation will be minimal.

3.3 Working Relationships: Firms shall describe the previous working relationships among the proposed CMAR team members in a clear and logical format. Particular emphasis should be placed on identifying projects where proposed team members have successfully worked together in the roles proposed for this Project.

3.4 Basis for Selection: Firms shall explain why the proposed Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Superintendent, Chief Estimator, and other key personnel were selected for assignment to this Project.

4.0 CM AT RISK FIRM’S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Firms shall submit information on three (3) projects that best demonstrate their experience performing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services on projects of similar scope, size, complexity, and occupancy conditions. Firms are encouraged to include project photographs with the project description and, where possible, place the photographs on the same or facing page as the project narrative.

All projects must have been constructed in the last ten (10) years based on the project completion date, with higher consideration given to projects less than five (5) years old. Additionally, the projects must have been completed by the submitting firm as the prime project contractor. These criteria must be met in order for a project to be considered as relevant experience.

Projects should clearly demonstrate a firm’s experience with projects of similar complexity, including the following aspects: occupied building construction in higher education environments; adjacent existing areas remaining operational during construction; and site constraints.

Projects involving specialized instructional, laboratory, culinary, hospitality, workforce development, or technical training environments will be viewed favorably.

The following criteria will also be considered in the assessment of each of the three submitted projects.

Firms shall carefully consider these additional criteria when determining which projects to provide in the proposal to demonstrate experience.

A. Higher education experience. Higher education is defined as an educational institution (college or university) that awards two-year or higher degrees;

B. Experience with projects of similar scope, size and cost (defined as building construction projects of a minimum size of 10,000 GSF and/or a minimum construction cost of $8 million);

C. Experience with occupied building construction;

D. Experience with regulatory agencies;

E. State and Anne Arundel County funded project experience;

F. Experience with constructing projects within the Anne Arundel County permitting system; and

G. Experience performing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract.

For purposes of this solicitation, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Construction Management with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) are considered synonymous delivery methods. Under this approach, the Construction Manager is retained to provide both preconstruction and construction phase services and assumes responsibility for delivering the project within an agreed-upon Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Higher consideration will be given if the Project Executive, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Field Superintendent, or Chief Estimator performed the same role on any of the submitted projects.

Additionally, if the firm has previously performed work at Anne Arundel Community College, only one of the three projects submitted may be an AACC project, regardless of how many projects the firm has completed for the College.

5.0 PROFILE OF FIRM

5.1 In order for the submittal to be considered, all services furnished under this contract shall be from firms regularly engaged in this type of work for a minimum of five (5) years and currently licensed, bonded and insured in the area where the work is to be performed. This is a mandatory requirement. Firms shall provide evidence of compliance by submitting copies of all required licenses. Failure to provide such proof may result in the firm being determined to be non-responsive and not eligible for award.

5.2 Provide a brief but informative history (i.e., date established, type of work initially performed, types of clients served, company growth, etc.) of the firm, including the year in which the firm commenced providing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services. Provide summary information regarding the firm's experience performing CMAR projects, including the percentage of the firm's work that consists of occupied building construction projects within higher education environments utilizing the CMAR delivery method. Firms may also provide information regarding other relevant project experience not included among the three submitted projects.

The College does not seek a comprehensive listing of every higher education project completed by the firm. Only projects that provide significant additional information regarding the firm's qualifications and experience should be included. Firms are cautioned that the inclusion of irrelevant projects will not be viewed favorably.

5.3 Provide information related to the size of the firm inclusive of the number of employees and the breakdown among supervisory and non-supervisory. Provide information regarding any special licenses, certifications, or training possessed by the firm and its personnel.

5.4 If the firm is a local office of a parent company, please also provide an employee breakdown specific to the local office and note in which office the proposed key personnel are located.

5.5 Joint ventures: If the Proposer is a joint venture, all joint venture parties shall provide the identification information and documentation required by this solicitation, including, but not limited to, licenses, insurance information, and any other required qualifications. All information requested under this SOQ shall be provided for each joint venture party. The Proposer shall clearly identify the responsibilities of each joint venture party and its percentage of participation in the joint venture.

The information submitted under this Profile of Firm section will be evaluated for each joint venture party in proportion to its ownership interest and role within the joint venture. If the selected CMAR is a joint venture, all joint venture parties shall be jointly and severally responsible for the performance of the contract and all contractual obligations.

Joint venture firms shall also provide:

A. A history of joint venture experience for each joint venture party;

B. A description of the history of the proposed joint venture relationship, including the reasons for establishing the joint venture for this Project; and

C. A listing of all joint venture parties and each party's percentage of ownership or participation in the joint venture.

Additionally, if the Proposer is a joint venture, at least two (2) of the three (3) projects submitted as relevant experience shall have been performed by the majority joint venture party.

6.0 VALUE ADDED

Describe the unique qualifications, capabilities, resources, technologies, or services that distinguish your firm from other CMAR firms. Firms should highlight any value-added approaches, innovations, or project delivery practices that would benefit the College and contribute to the successful execution of this Project. Responses should be limited to information not previously addressed in Sections 2.0 through 5.0.

7.0 REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION

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7.2

Annual Sales Volume/Completed Projects Complete the "Annual Sales Volume/Completed Projects Form" on a per-year basis for the last three (3) years and provide the annual sales volume, number of projects completed, largest and average project size by dollar value, and percentage of work performed as CM at Risk, CM Agent, GC, DB, or Other. This information is to be provided for the responsible branch office only, not the parent organization, if applicable.

Current Workload Complete the Current Workload Form and provide information on the firm's current committed projects, including the project name, dollar value, percentage complete, anticipated completion date, bonding status, assigned Project Manager, and assigned Field Superintendent. In addition, describe the firm's ability to successfully perform the services required under this SOQ within the College's anticipated schedule. Unless the parent organization is the Proposer, the information provided shall reflect the workload of the branch office responsible for this Project.

7.3 Minority Participation

It is the policy of Anne Arundel Community College to strongly encourage minority business enterprises (MBE) to provide goods and services for the performance of College functions.

Minority businesses include non-profit entities organized to promote the interests of persons with disabilities, and firms that are 51% owned and controlled by a member of socially or economically disadvantaged minority groups, which include: African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska natives, Asians, Pacific Islanders, women, and the mentally or physically disabled. MBE participation can be achieved via MBE prime, MBE joint venture party, MBE consultants, and MBE suppliers or trade contractors. The College does not have an MBE certification program, but accepts MBE certification from all government certification programs.

Non-minority firms are encouraged to respond to this section by providing a narrative describing their plan for utilizing an MBE subcontractor for this project and provide the subcontractor’s MBE number.

7.4 Firm’s Financial Stability

Firms shall provide a letter of reference from their bank or financial institution as evidence of the firm's financial stability. A sample bank letter is provided for reference.

7.5 Firm’s Proof of Bonding Capability

Provide a letter from a surety company licensed to issue bonds in the State of Maryland indicating the firm’s capability to provide adequate performance and payment bonds on projects up to $20,000,000.

7.6 Summary of Litigation, Claims, and Disputes

Complete the Disputes Disclosure Form and disclose any reprimands, suspensions, debarments, contract defaults, contract terminations, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, litigation, or other contract disputes related to the services regularly provided by the firm during the past five (5) years. Where applicable, provide a brief description of the matter, its status or outcome, and the monetary amounts involved.