CMAR Donaldson Career Center Relocation.pdf

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Greenville County Schools Procurement Department

2 Space Dr., Taylors, SC 29687-6072

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Description: CM AT RISK DONALDSON CAREER CENTER RELOCATION

Solicitation No: 127-24

Issue Date: October 2, 2026

Proposal Due By: October 22, 2026, 10:00 am

SOLICITATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

3. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

4. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

5. INFORMATION FOR OFFEROR TO SUBMIT

6. AWARD CRITERIA

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9. BIDDING SCHEDULE

10. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Attachments:

A - A - Survey with existing utility update 092926

B - B - DCC - DD Drawings - In Progress

C - C - DCC - Phase II Assessment Report sealed

D - D - DCC 31 Ohio Loop Asbestos Project Design

E - E -A201-2017_Supplemental Conditions

F - F - A133-2019_Supplemental Conditions

G - G - DCC - Owner Preliminary Project Schedule

H - H - DCC - DD In Progress Design Narrative

1. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION

The School District of Greenville County (District) invites interested firms to submit a proposal response to provide CM at Risk Donaldson Career Center Relocation for Greenville County Schools in accordance with the

Specifications and Terms and Conditions of this solicitation.

The Request for Proposal solicitation method shall be used to select one or more firms that meet the requirements of the solicitation.

This solicitation does not commit the District to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the response to this solicitation or to procure any goods or services.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

An award resulting from this solicitation will be for one (1) year from the date of award.

Solicitation Schedule

Release Project Date: October 2, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory): October 9, 2026, 10:00am

31 Ohio Loop, Greenville, SC. 29605

Question Submission Deadline: October 14, 2026, 10:00am

Response Submission Deadline: October 22, 2026, 10:00am

INQUIRIES

Questions or comments regarding this solicitation document or the process shall be submitted through the

Procurement Portal no later than 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

After the Inquiry Deadline, the District will issue an addendum to address any questions or changes. Any addenda will be posted on the Procurement Portal. Questions and comments received after the Inquiry Deadline will not be addressed.

NOTE: No other District personnel or representative of the District shall be contacted regarding this solicitation or the evaluation process. Vendors that attempt to contact other District personnel or representatives or obtain information in any way other than the authorized method, which is through the Procurement Portal, may have that firm’s bid rejected.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

DEFINITIONS

Except as otherwise provided herein, the following definitions are applicable to all parts of the solicitation:

AMENDMENT means a document issued to supplement the original solicitation document.

BOARD means the Greenville County School Board of Trustees

BUYER means the Procurement Officer or Procurement Department representative.

CHANGE ORDER means any written alteration in specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price, quantity, or other provisions of any contract accomplished by mutual agreement of the parties to the contract.

CONTRACT See clause entitled Contract Documents & Order of Precedence.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION means a written order signed by the Procurement Officer, directing the contractor to make changes which the changes clause of the contract authorizes the Procurement Officer to order without the consent of the contractor.

CONTRACTOR means the Offeror receiving an award as a result of this solicitation.

COVER PAGE means the top page of the original solicitation on which the solicitation is identified by number. Offerors are cautioned that Amendments may modify information provided on the Cover Page.

OFFER means the bid or proposal submitted in response this solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal are used interchangeably with the term Offer.

OFFEROR means the single legal entity submitting the offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably with the term Offeror. See bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal As Offer To

Contract.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER means the person, or his successor, established by the District to facilitate each procurement.

RESPONSIBLE Bidder means a person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability, which will assure good faith performance, which may be substantiated by past performance RESPONSIVE Bidder means a person who has submitted a bid or offer, which conforms in all material aspects to the invitation for bids or request for proposals.

SOLICITATION means this document, including all its parts, attachments, and any Amendments.

SUBCONTRACTOR means any person having a contract to perform work or render service to

Contractor as a part of the Contractor's agreement arising from this solicitation.

WORK means all labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations under the Contract

YOU and YOUR means Offeror.

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION

(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors (b) shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation through the Procurement Portal. (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

AWARD NOTIFICATION

Notice regarding the District's intent to award a contract will be posted on the Procurement Portal. If the contract resulting from this Solicitation has a total or potential value in excess of fifty thousand dollars, such notice will be sent to all Offerors responding to the Solicitation and any award will be effective the day such notice is given. Should the contract resulting from this Solicitation have a total or potential value of one hundred thousand dollars or more, such notice will be sent to all Offerors responding to the Solicitation and any award will not be effective until the eighth day after such notice is given, once the intent to protest period has ended.

BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT

By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, You are offering to enter into a contract with Greenville County Schools.

Without further action by either party, a binding contract shall result upon final award. Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. An Offer may be submitted by only one legal entity; "joint bids" are not allowed but partners may be identified in the bid response.

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

In order to withdraw Your Offer after the minimum period specified in the solicitation, You must notify the

Procurement Officer in writing.

BID IN ENGLISH & DOLLARS

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the Solicitation.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

By submitting an Offer, Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

A. Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or federal agency;

2. Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract;

violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property; and

3. Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(l)(i)(B) of this provision.

4. Offeror has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any public (Federal, state, or local) entity.

B. "Principals," for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions).

1. Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Procurement Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

2. If Offeror is unable to certify the representations stated in paragraphs (a)(1), Offer must submit a written explanation regarding its inability to make the certification. The certification will be considered in connection with a review of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish additional information as requested by the Procurement Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsive.

3. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

4. The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly or in bad faith rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the State, the

Procurement Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.

CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE

The South Carolina Code of Laws, including the Consolidated Procurement Code, is available at http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/statmast.htm. The South Carolina Regulations are available at:

http://www.scstatehouse.net/coderegs/statmast.htm.

COMPLETION OF FORMS / CORRECTION OF ERRORS

The vendor may access their submission through the Procurement Portal in order to replace with the updated package submission.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER

Any offer received after the time set for opening has arrived, shall be rejected unless otherwise specified in the award criteria.

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

The bidder(s) and his representatives shall follow all applicable regulations while on District property, including the NO SMOKING, no weapons, and drug-free policies. No work shall interfere with school activities or environments unless an authorized employee for that location gives permission. All representatives of winning bidder must display identification tags (picture ID) at all times while on school grounds.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION

By submitting an Offer, Contractor certifies that, if awarded a contract, Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of The Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, and Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of

Laws, as amended. The successful Vendor shall not permit its personnel, representative or any subcontractor or other personnel to possess upon District property or within any vehicle transporting students and staff, any alcoholic beverages, illicit/non-prescribed drugs, tobacco products or weapons. Alcoholic beverages, http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/statmast.htm http://www.scstatehouse.net/coderegs/statmast.htm illicit/non-prescribed drugs, tobacco products and weapons are not allowed on District property at any time.

Any vendor related actions involving or the possession of, any of the aforementioned items while on District property may cause a cancellation of any award/agreement, at no cost to the District. Criminal charges may apply. Personnel who appear to be under the influence of any substance shall not be allowed to transport or come into contact with students or enter or remain on District property.

DUTY TO INQUIRE

Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its Offer is made in compliance with the Solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the Solicitation thoroughly and should request an explanation of any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk. Offeror assumes responsibility for any patent ambiguity in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the District's attention.

ETHICS CERTIFICATE

By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror has and will comply with, and has not, and will not, induce a person to violate Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended

(ethics act). The following statutes require special attention: Section 8-13-700, regarding use of official position for financial gain; Section 8-13-705, regarding gifts to influence action of public official; Section 8-13-

720, regarding offering money for advice or assistance of public official; Sections 8-13-755 and 8-13-760, regarding restrictions on employment by former public official; Section 8-13-775, prohibiting public official with economic interests from acting on contracts; Section 8-13-790, regarding recovery of kickbacks; Section 8-

13-1150, regarding statements to be filed by consultants; and Section 8-13-1342, regarding restrictions on contributions by contractor to candidate who participated in awarding of contract. The District may rescind any contract and recover all amounts expended as a result of any action taken in violation of this provision. If contractor participates, directly or indirectly, in the evaluation or award of public contracts, including without limitation, change orders or task orders regarding a public contract, contractor shall, if required by law to file such a statement, provide the statement required by Section 8-13-1150 to the procurement officer at the same time the law requires the statement to be filed.

PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

(a) All authority regarding the conduct of this procurement is vested solely with the responsible Procurement

Officer. Unless specifically delegated in writing, the Procurement Officer is the only government official authorized to bind the government with regard to this procurement. (b) Purchasing Liability. The Procurement

Officer is an employee of Greenville County Schools acting on behalf of the District pursuant to their

Procurement Code. Any contracts awarded as a result of this procurement are between the Contractor and

Greenville County Schools.

PROCUREMENT CODE AVAILABLE

The Greenville County Schools Procurement Code, is available at https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/main.asp?titleid=procure.

PROTESTS

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/main.asp?titleid=procure

A. Solicitation - Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of a contract shall protest within fifteen (15) days of the date of issuance of the applicable solicitation document at issue.

B. Intent to Award - Any actual bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the intended award or award of a contract shall state their intent to protest within seven (7) days of the date notification of award is posted in accordance with this code. A protest shall be in writing, submitted to the Chief Business Official, and shall set forth the grounds of the protest and the relief requested with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. The actual protest grounds must be produced after notification within fifteen (15) days from the date of award notice.

PROTEST- ADDRESS

Any protest must be submitted in writing by mail or email to the Chief Business Official, Robin Stack, 301 E.

Camperdown Way., Greenville, SC 29601, or to rstack@greenville.k12.sc.us.

PUBLIC OPENING

Offers will be publicly opened at the Procurement Department, 2 Space Dr., Taylors, SC 29687, or any location specified in the last Addendum, whichever is applicable.

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS

(a) Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must submit their requests through the Procurement Portal no later than the date and time indicated in the

Solicitation Schedule of the submission date stated in the Scope of Solicitation. Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding. Answers will be furnished promptly through the Questions ans Answer section of the Procurement Portal and as an Amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary for submitting offers or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors. (b) The District seeks to permit maximum practicable competition. Offerors are urged to advise the Procurement Officer - as soon as possible - regarding any aspect of this procurement, including any aspect of the Solicitation, which unnecessarily or inappropriately limits full and open competition.

REJECTION/CANCELLATION

The District may cancel this solicitation in whole or in part. The District may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part if it is in the best interest of the District to do so.

RESPONSIVENESS/IMPROPER OFFERS

A. Bid as Specified. Offers for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by the Solicitation.

B. Responsiveness. Any Offer which fails to conform to the material requirements of the Solicitation may be rejected as nonresponsive. Offers which impose conditions that modify material requirements of the

Solicitation may be rejected. If a fixed price is required, an Offer will be rejected if the total possible cost to the District cannot be determined. Offerors will not be given an opportunity to correct any material nonconformity. Any deficiency resulting from a minor informality may be cured or waived at the sole discretion of the Procurement Officer.

mailto:rstack@greenville.k12.sc.us

C. Price Reasonableness: Any offer may be rejected if the Procurement Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price.

D. Unbalanced Bidding. The District may reject an Offer as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or sub-line items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the District even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO OFFERORS

Violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of the state Ethics Act. (a) After issuance of the solicitation, all communications must be solely with the Procurement Officer. You agree not to discuss this procurement activity in any way with any other District employees, agents or officials. This restriction may be lifted by express written permission from the Procurement Officer. This restriction expires once a contract has been formed. (b) Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Procurement Officer, you agree not to give anything to any other District employees, agents or officials prior to award.

SIGNING YOUR OFFER

Every Offer must be signed by the individual with actual authority to bind the Offeror. (a) If the Offeror is an individual, the Offer must be signed by that individual. If the Offeror is an individual doing business as a firm, the Offer must be submitted in the firm name, signed by the individual, and state that the individual is doing business as a firm. (b) If the Offeror is a partnership, the Offer must be submitted in the partnership name, followed by the words "by its Partner," and signed by a general partner. (c) If the Offeror is a corporation, the

Offer must be submitted in the corporate name, followed by the signature and title of the person authorized to sign. (d) An Offer may be submitted by a joint venture involving any combination of individuals, partnerships, or corporations. If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offer must be submitted in the name of the Joint Venture and signed by every participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) above for each type of participant. (e) If an Offer is signed by an agent, other than as stated in subparagraphs (a) through (d) above, the Offer must state that is has been signed by an Agent. Upon request, Offeror must provide proof of the agent's authorization to bind the principal.

SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the word "CONFIDENTIAL" every page, or portion thereof, that Offeror contends contains information that is exempt from public disclosure because it is either (a) a trade secret as defined in

Section 30-4- 40(a)(l), or (b) privileged and confidential, as that phrase is used in Section 11-35-410. For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the words "TRADE SECRET" every page, or portion thereof, that Offeror contends contains a trade secret as that term is defined by Section 39-8-20 of the Trade Secrets Act. For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the word

"PROTECTED" every page, or portion thereof, that Offeror contends is protected by Section 11-35-1810. All markings must be conspicuous; use color, bold, underlining, or some other method in order to conspicuously distinguish the mark from the other text. Do not mark your entire response (bid, proposal, quote, etc.) as confidential, trade secret, or protected. If your response or any part thereof, is improperly marked as confidential or trade secret or protected, the District may, in its sole discretion, determine it nonresponsive. If only portions of a page are subject to some protection, do not mark the entire page. By submitting a response to this solicitation or request, Offeror (1) agrees to the public disclosure of every page of every document regarding this solicitation or request that was submitted at any time prior to entering into a contract (including, but not limited to, documents contained in a response, documents submitted to clarify a response, and documents submitted during negotiations), unless the page is conspicuously marked "TRADE SECRET" or

"CONFIDENTIAL" or "PROTECTED", (2) agrees that any information not marked, as required by these bidding instructions, as a "Trade Secret" is not a trade secret as defined by the Trade Secrets Act, and (3) agrees that, notwithstanding any claims or markings otherwise, any prices, commissions, discounts, or other financial figures used to determine the award, as well as the final contract amount, are subject to public disclosure. In determining whether to release documents, the District will detrimentally rely on Offeror's marking of documents, as required by these bidding instructions, as being either "Confidential" or "Trade Secret" or

"PROTECTED". By submitting a response, Offeror agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Greenville

County Schools, its officers and employees, from every claim, demand, loss, expense, cost, damage or injury, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the District withholding information that Offeror marked as "confidential" or "trade secret" or "PROTECTED". (All references to S.C. Code of Laws.)

SUBMITTING YOUR OFFER OR MODIFICATION

(a) Offers and offer modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) - (1) Addressed to the office specified in the Solicitation; and (2) Showing the time and date specified for opening, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder. (b) If you are responding to more than one solicitation, each offer must be submitted in a different envelope or package. (c) Each Offeror must submit the number of copies indicated on the Cover Page. (d) Offerors using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the Offer is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the Solicitation. (e)

Facsimile or e-mail offers, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the

Solicitation. (f) Offers submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation. (g) It is the Offerors responsibility to ensure that bids submitted by electronic commerce were received by the Procurement Officer.

TAX CREDIT FOR SUBCONTRACTING WITH MINORITY FIRMS

Pursuant to Section 12-6-3350, taxpayers, who utilize certified minority subcontractors, may take a tax credit equal to 4% of the payments they make to said subcontractors. The payments claimed must be based on work performed directly for a South Carolina state contract. The credit is capped at $25,000 per year or the total tax liability; whichever is lesser. The taxpayer is eligible to claim the credit for 6 consecutive taxable years beginning with the taxable year in which the credit is first claimed. There is no carry forward of unused credits.

The credit may be claimed on Form TC- 2, "Minority Business Credit." A copy of the subcontractor's certificate from the Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business (OSMBA) is to be attached to the contractor's income tax return. Taxpayers must maintain evidence of work performed for a State contract by the minority subcontractor. Questions regarding the tax credit and how to file are to be referred to: SC Department of

Revenue, Research and Review, Phone: (803) 898-5786, Fax: (803) 898-5888. The subcontractor must be certified as to the criteria of a "Minority Firm" by the Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business

Assistance (OSMBA). Certificates are issued to subcontractors upon successful completion of the certification process. Questions regarding subcontractor certification are to be referred to: Governor's Office of Small and

Minority Business Assistance, Phone: (803) 734-0657, Fax: (803) 734-2498. Reference: SC §11-35-5010 -

Definition for Minority Subcontractor & SC §11-35-5230 (B) - Regulations for Negotiating with State Minority

Firms.

UNIT PRICE

Unit price must be shown for each item. In determining award, unit prices will govern over extended prices unless otherwise stated.

WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER

Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for opening. If the

Solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for opening. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for opening, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid. The withdrawal and correction of Offers is governed by the District's

Procurement Code.

3. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the time, date, and location specified in the Timeline.

CLARIFICATION

Pursuant to Section (SC Section 11-35-1520), the Procurement Officer may elect to communicate with you after opening for the purpose of clarifying either your offer or the requirements of this solicitation. Such communications may be conducted only with offerors who have submitted an offer which obviously conforms in all material aspects to the solicitation. Clarification of an offer must be documented in writing and included with the offer. Clarifications may not be used to revise an offer or the solicitation.

4. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

The awarded proposer(s) is expected to fulfill all of the requirements and duties contained in this solicitation as directed by the District’s Superintendent or his designee. A proposal shall consist of details for the provision and management of the services envisioned in the Specifications, in accordance with the requirements described in this solicitation. The detailed Specifications are provided in a later section.

The School District of Greenville County is located in the Upstate of South Carolina with approximately 78,000 students and 11,000 employees. The District was established in 1951. The District consists of more than 100 schools, career centers and other facilities. Proposers can gain more information on the District and its standards by entering the District’s website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the responsibilities listed in this RFP and any future authorized, amended documents related to this solicitation. If the proposer takes any exceptions to any part of the solicitation, include the exceptions with the proposal on a separate page titled “Exceptions to Proposal

Criteria.”

Project Summary:

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/

Donaldson Career Center Relocation- CM@R Services. Abatement and demolition of structure on-site price;

Preconstuction Services Price; Contractor's General Conditions price; Contractors overhed, profit and bond price; Contractor's qualifications.

Specific Scope of Work:

Baseline Scope of Work:

New construction of one story 125,000 +/- square foot high school career and technology school, including site development, to replace the existing

Donaldson Career Center. The building will provide career and technology learning spaces for 800+ 11th and 12th grade students.

The site is comprised of several formerly developed lots located at or around 31 Ohio Loop, Greenville, SC. The new site includes 18.23 acres owned by the The School District of Greenville.

The anticipated construction cost, not including CM Fee or Contingency, for this project is roughly $60,000,000.

Project Schedule:

This project’s Pre-construction Services Phase is scheduled to begin after proper award to a selected Construction Manager at Risk, the protest period and issuance of a Purchase Order. This is anticipated to be in early December, 2026. The Demolition and Remediation of the existing on-site building and buried fuel tank, will take place during the Pre-Construction Services Phase so that this work does not delay the start of site grading and building construction. See the included Preliminary Schedule for further schedule information. GCS is currently working with Duke Power to remove most, if not all, of the poles and overhead power infrastructure on site. It is anticipated this infrastructure will be removed during the Pre-Construction Phase of this project under GCS supervision.

Project Anticipated Timeline:

Start Date: 11/23/2026 Contract End Date: 11/22/2029 Project Attachments - Donaldson Career Center Replacement CM@R RFP that include the following

• A- Survey: Survey with existing utility update 092926

• B- Drawings: DCC - DD Drawings - In Progress

• C - DCC - Phase II Assessment Report Sealed

• D - DCC 31 Ohio Loop Asbestos Project Design

• E - A201-2017_Supplemental Conditions (this will be included with the Contract between the Owner and Contractor)

• F -A133-2019_Supplemental Conditions this will be included with the Contract between the Owner and Contractor)

• G - DCC - Owner Preliminary Project Schedule

• H - DCC - DD in Progress Narrative

• Geotechnical Report – this will be issued via Addenda if made available in time.

o Documents relevant to on-site building and UST abatement and demolition: DCC 31 Ohio Loop Asbestos Project Design and DCC

Donaldson Career Center Relocation Project

Donaldson Career Center Relocation Project

Construction Manager at Risk – Fee and Cost Structure

The Construction Manager’s (CM) costs for this project shall be broken into seven (7) categories:

1. Pre-construction Phase Services Fee – A Lump Sum Fee

2. General Conditions Fee – A Lump Sum Fee for all general conditions costs as defined in this document for the defined duration of the project.

3. Remediation and Demolition of existing building and buried on-site fuel tank – A Lump Sum Fee for complete removal and legal disposal of structure, tank and contaminated soil during the Pre-construction Phase.

4. Construction Manager’s Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (CM Fee) – Fixed percent fee to be added to General Conditions and Trade/Subcontractor costs to develop a future overall GMP amount.

5. Trade or Subcontractor Costs – Costs for Trade work typically performed by subcontractors

▪ These costs shall be determined through a competitive bidding process, during the preconstruction phase, by the CM who is selected by the Owner to provide Pre-construction Phase Services.

6. Construction Contingency and Allowance Costs (Amount to be determined during Pre-Construction Phase)

7. Change Order Costs (To be determined during Construction Phase)

See below for enumeration of these costs:

1. Preconstruction Phase Services Fee:

This fee shall include, but is not limited to all costs associated with office personnel labor and/or 3rd party professional fees (at CM’s option) for production of a professional Design Development level cost estimate and a Construction Document level Guaranteed

Maximum Price including:

• Estimating

• Subcontractor solicitation

• Scheduling

• Active participation in Construction Document (CD) level design meetings with Owner PM, Owner Maint. Teams, Architect and consulting engineers.

• Several value engineering & constructability reviews

• Detailed cost evaluation of several design, material and method alternatives

• Production and distribution of bid packages and all documents to achieve 3 competitive bids for each trade

• Thorough subcontractor bid analysis summarized on bid tabulation sheets to suggest the lowest cost, complete bid to the

Owner for each trade, review bid and analysis with Owner, answer related Owner, Design Team questions.

• Suggest Allowances where necessary if scope needs further clarification or is subject to change.

• Develop GMP for approval by Owner.

• Office costs including rent, supplies, technology, postage and advertising fees. Associated vehicle mileage, fuel, rental fees.

No invoicing of Pre-Construction Phase expenses shall be permitted unless prior written approval is given by the Project Manager.

2. The General Conditions Fee shall include all costs for the following for the duration of the Construction Project:

• Project Management staff including project accounting whether stationed on-site or off-site. Superintendent, Field Engineers, Assistant Superintendent, Field quality control personnel, General Laborers, etc. (See Clarification A Below)

• Costs for CM hires 3rd party consultants beyond those provided by the Owner and as deemed necessary by the CM

• Building layout and surveying costs – includes engineers, surveyors, instruments, fees and supplies.

• Project estimating, scheduling, procurement, coordination etc. costs whether self-performed or performed by 3rd party.

• Project Clerical costs

• Any costs associated with vehicles for CMs Staff (mileage, rent, depreciation, fuel, tolls, maintenance, repairs, etc.).

• Mobilization costs

• Daily & Final jobsite cleaning costs including labor, equipment, supplies, trash recycling/removal (See clarification B below)

• All Safety measures including all OSHA requirements, safety training, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, safety signage, defibrillator(s), temporary railing and barricades, construction traffic control, etc.

• Temporary 8’ tall chain link fencing with driven posts and gates the extent of which shall be determined by the CM to secure the site from theft and trespassing. Include professional “No Trespassing” signs installed 100’ max. intervals. “Construction

Entrance” and other fence mounted signage as may be required by local jurisdictions.

• Other jobsite physical security measures (See clarification C below)

• Temporary office trailer(s) with fully functional heating and air conditioning, secure Wi-Fi, lavatory with running water and meeting room to accommodate up to twelve (12) persons.

• Office equipment & furnishings, office supplies, utilities, Wi-Fi equipment, drinking water & cups, meeting table and chairs, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, any other items necessary to professionally administer the project on-site.

• All technology costs associated with the project including computers, monitors, printers, project management, scheduling, drawing coordination and other software costs; mobile and landline telephone, etc. CM to provide a minimum 50” HD monitor in the office trailer connected to a computer to allow for videotelephony and easy group viewing of project drawings, specifications, etc. during meetings.

• Costs for contractor access to the site, building, office & storage trailers including drives, walks and parking that will need to be on the property on graveled temporary drives & lots. Cost of grading and materials for this parking shall be included.

• Costs associated with installation coordination drawings per specifications. The CM will not be required to create a Building

Information Modelling (BIM model) for the purpose of clash detection but may do so at their option with no additional cost to the Owner.

• Rental, purchase and repair costs associated with small tools used by the CM. All subcontractors shall be responsible for tools needed specific to their trade and shall include those costs in the subcontractor bids.

• Travel, food and living expenses, if any, for CM’s staff. (See clarification D below)

• Document printing and reproduction costs including associated delivery fees.

• Photography and all costs associated with regular project progress documentation as well as monthly written Project Update to

Owner with schedule update and photographs.

• Project signage including three (3) professionally fabricated 4’ x 8’ full color project informational signs installed on treated wood posts. Graphical digital file will be provided by others for CM’s use in production of signs. Sign will include Owner, Architect, CM and project Information.

• Permitting, installation, removal, tap, connection, utility and fuel costs for temporary water, electrical, building and site lighting, heating and all other services required during the construction phase for the Project, temporary trailer(s) or temporary storage structure(s) as required for the duration of the project through Substantial Completion (see Clarification E below).

• Temporary sanitation facilities (delivery, rental, cleaning and supplies including stocked toilet tissue and hand sanitizer dispensers) for all construction personnel.

• Temporary storage facilities as required for secure on-site storage of CM’s construction materials and supplies. Costs for subcontractors secure on-site storage (Connex’s etc.) shall be included in subcontractor bids.

• Two (2) site pole mounted high resolution pan, tilt zoom cameras positioned to allow an overall views of the building. Camera live stream with camera control capability will be made available to the Owner, Architect and Consultants for remote viewing of site. Cameras should be positioned on opposite ends or corners of the site.

• Temporary weather protection, heat and dewatering costs.

• All administrative, demolition and trash removal costs associated with mock-up panels and samples as required by the specifications. Trade costs associated with installation of these panels and samples will be included with the competitive subcontractor bids.

• Labor, equipment and fuel costs associated with general material handling on the site. Generally, this involves a Lull and skid steer with bucket and forks for most of the project duration, hand trucks, pallet jack, wheel barrows etc. All subcontractors shall be responsible for all equipment needs specific to their trade and shall include those costs in the competitive subcontractor bids.

• Street and drive cleaning as necessitated by CM’s activities including all costs and potential fines associated with public-street cleaning as requested by Jurisdictional Authorities.

• All costs associated with coordination with and reporting required by Authorities having Jurisdiction, testing agencies etc. (See

Clarification F below)

• Temporary protection except for protection of flooring and casework (see Clarification G below).

• All costs associated with substantial completion, punch list generation, final completion and the correction of deficiencies & repairs during the 1-year warranty phase.

Warranty:

1 year warranty for general constuction, longer for secific parts per specifications.

Clarifications Associated with General Conditions Fee:

A. CM’s labor costs are to include all costs associated with the employment of the individuals working on the project and shall include but not be limited to direct payroll costs, payroll taxes, health insurance, incentives, meals, commissions, bonuses, paid vacation;

personal, parental, family and sick leave; workman’s compensation insurance, drug testing, training, vehicle allowances, payroll processing costs, etc.

B. All subcontractors shall be responsible for placing bulk waste material associated with their trade into the appropriate trash or recycle dumpsters provided by the CM. These subcontractor costs shall be included in their bids. The CM shall include in the General

Conditions Fee all costs associated with general daily cleanup, sweeping and vacuuming of the jobsite and professional final cleaning of the building and site per specifications prior to project turn-over to the Owner as well as all costs associated with waste recycling/disposal (container rental, waste separation, recycling, hauling, landfill tipping and/or incineration fees).

C. Typical physical security measures such as temporary doors, locks, gates, warning signs, lighting, etc. shall be required and included in General Conditions Fee. When and if a security guard is needed on site and approved by the Owner, the guard service shall be requested of, and paid for by Greenville County Schools. Guard Services are not intended to be used in lieu of securing and monitoring the building, materials or equipment that the CM brings to the site. The CM will need to provide at least week prior notice to the Owner when guard services are needed. Security Guards should rarely be needed for new buildings. They are more commonly needed when contractor work needs to take place in Owner occupied buildings after normal school hours.

D. If the Owner requests any of the CM staff members travel to a location outside of Greenville County or the Architect or Owner’s offices, then travel reimbursement fees will be negotiated with Owner as an additional cost.

E. All tap, use, connection, capacity and relocation fees as may be charged by public utility companies for permanent utility connections to the building shall be Owner costs. CM will coordinate and Owner will either provide a check or Owner may request that the CM pay these fees in which case they will be reimbursed by the Owner through the Change Order process. Costs for temporary irrigation as may be requested by the Owner will be at Owner cost.

F. The CM will be required to cooperate fully with the vendors hired by Greenville County Schools. Greenville County Schools will contract directly with 3rd party vendors at Owner’s cost for:

a. Chapter 1 and 17 inspection and testing services

b. CEPSCI inspections

c. Periodic roofing and waterproofing inspections

d. HVAC test and balance, and commissioning services

e. Furniture purchase and installation

f. Moving Services

g. Security equipment installations including CCTV, Access Control, etc.

h. Data and telephone equipment installations

i. Other service providers as deemed necessary by the Owner

G. As the following items may be difficult to estimate at the present phase of design, these costs will not be considered part of the

General Conditions Fee and should be included in the competitive bids provided by relevant subcontractors:

a. Public street closure costs, if any, as required by the work of that trade

b. Scaffolding and/or lifts for masonry, exterior skin, window, mechanical trade and/or above ceiling installations

c. Temporary cabinetry and countertop protection as required for type and quantity

d. Temporary flooring protection as required for the selected flooring material(s)

The quoted General Conditions fee shall be fixed lump sum and shall not change unless there is a substantial change in Project scope or substantial delay of the Project at no fault of the CM.

3. Demolition of Existing Building and Buried On-Site Fuel Tank

As Part of this RFP, provide a turn key lump sum to perform the below scope during the Pre-construction Phase.

This lump sum should include the CM general conditions and CM Fee for this operation and will not be considered a cost of work as defined by the contract. It will therefore not by subject to additional mark-up by the CM Fee.

• Contact SC811 to locate utilities near the building and Underground Storage Tank (UST).

• Safely disconnect any utilities serving the building in coordination with the appropriate utility companies. Terminate and cap lines as directed by the utility companies within the Right of Way of Donaldson Road.

• Remediate the building per the plan and oversight provided by S&ME. (see included file - DCC 31 Ohio Loop Asbestos

Project Design)

• Remove the (UST) with oversight by S&ME: (See included file - DCC - Phase II Assessment Report sealed) o Prior to removal of the UST, pump out all liquid contents.

o Excavate and remove the tank and surrounding soil.

o Allow S&ME to take soil samples from around the tank to determine soil characteristics and determine how much soil needs to be removed.

o Include 40 CY of soil removal from around the tank.

• Demolish the entire building including foundations and buried utility lines serving the building.

• Dispose of all building, building contents, tank, tank contents and contaminated soils from the site and transport to an approved, licensed disposal facility.

• Fill and compact foundation and tank holes with clean imported and compacted structural fill up to surrounding grade. Compact to 95%

• Grade and stabilize any disturbed soil areas with seed, straw, fertilizer or hydro-seed.

• Provide all disposal manifest to S&ME.

• Costs for 3rd party consultation by S&ME will be paid by Owner.

• All work once started must be performed expeditiously and continuously to limit Owner’s inspection and oversight costs.

4. Construction Manager’s Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (CM Fee):

CM Fee shall be quoted as a percent mark-up on total Cost of Work as defined by AIA A133-2019. The lump sum General

Conditions Fee is considered a cost of work. Remediation and Demolition of Existing Building and Buried On-Site Fuel Tank in not considered a cost of work.

The CM Fee percentage mark-up shall include:

• All Overhead and Profit as defined by AIA A133-2019

• Construction Manager’s Performance and Payment bond for the project.

• General Liability Insurance costs associated with the project.

• Business License Fees associated with this project only.

• All Contractor association fees, if any (AGC Fees, as an example)

*Builder’s Risk Insurance shall be purchased and maintained by the Owner. The CM shall carry an Allowance of $10,000 to cover the policy deductible. This Allowance shall not be included in CM Fee or General Conditions Fee.

**Subcontractor Bonds shall be permitted for subcontract values in excess of $200,000. The subcontractor bond cost shall be considered Cost of the Work and the bond cost for individual subcontractor providing bids shall be considered part of the subcontractors total bid and shall be considered in with the selection of subcontractors.

5. Trade or Subcontractor Costs (These costs are not being requested as part of this RFP):

• The Owner shall be consulted concerning the list of firms who will receive Requests for bids (RFBs).

• RFBs to subcontractors and suppliers shall be sent to at least 3 qualified firms for all trades to ensure that at least 3 competitive quotes are received for each trade.

• The CM may provide a competitive self-performed quote for trade work if fully licensed, experienced and qualified to do so.

• The Owner shall be provided with the subcontractors written quotations and a bid tabulation produced by the CM for each trade with quoted amounts over $5,000. Owner shall have input regarding the selected subcontractor or supplier for each trade.

6. Construction Contingency Costs:

A two- and one-half percent (2.5%) Construction Contingency shall be included in the GMP for unanticipated costs of work (as defined by AIA A133-2019) and not defined as Design Contingency or Owner Contingency costs. This Contingency shall not be used for General Conditions related costs as outlined in the General Conditions Fee. This Construction Contingency amount shall be calculated below the Subcontractor or Trade costs total. Calculation of Contingency costs will not include additional General

Conditions or CM Fee. The CM will manage this Construction Contingency and report on a monthly basis on the proposed use of the Contingency for Owner’s approval.

The Owner shall carry a Design Contingency outside of the GMP for design related…