CMAR SPECIFICATION and GUIDELINES - HHS Ph3.pdf

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2027-14
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Harris County, Texas

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Summary of CMAR Specification and Guidelines for Humble High School Phase 3

This is a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals issued by Humble Independent School District for the Humble High School Phase 3 project located at 1700 Wilson Road, Humble, Texas. The project scope includes demolition of the existing east classroom wing and construction of a new 2-story wing containing Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces, classrooms, science labs, and ancillary support spaces, along with interior renovations to existing facilities and associated site work. The project has an estimated construction cost of $46 million with a construction start date of October 2027 and substantial completion date of April 2029. The pre-proposal conference and site walk is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Questions from interested proposers must be submitted by Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Proposals are due by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with public opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Submissions must be made through the District's online bidding system (Ion Wave). The project architects and engineers of record are PBK Architects, Inc., Kubala Engineers, LEAF Engineers, and DIG Engineers, all located in Houston, Texas.

Proposers must submit a proposal bond, contractor qualification statement (AIA Document A305), responses to a detailed CMAR questionnaire, safety records, general conditions cost breakdown, evaluation criteria location form, conflict of interest questionnaire, and financial documentation including audited financial statements. The District will evaluate proposals using weighted criteria totaling 100 points: proposal price (20 points), proposer experience (30 points), quality of goods or services (20 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), references and work quality (5 points), and safety record (5 points). The selected Construction Manager will provide pre-construction services including design coordination, constructability analysis, cost estimating, and construction duration scheduling, followed by construction phase services with full responsibility for project execution. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the total project budget are required per Texas Government Code Chapter 2253. The CM must maintain detailed cost information accessible to the Owner and Architect, with independent third-party audits conducted at selected intervals during construction. All project savings will be returned to the Owner upon project conclusion.

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REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

(ONE STEP PROCESS)

FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK #2027-14

Humble Independent School District

Project: Humble High School Phase 3 1700 Wilson Road Humble, TX 77338

Issue Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Table of Contents

Preface. Project Background

I. Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals

II. Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal Process

III Proposal Requirements

IV. Criteria for Selection

V. Project Descriptions

VI. Project Services

VII. Construction Manager at Risk Questionnaire

VIII. Sealed Proposal Form

IX. Items for General Conditions

Preface: Project Background

Humble Independent School District (“Humble ISD”) is seeking a qualified Construction Manager-at-Risk through a One-Step process for an upcoming Humble High School Phase 3 bond project. The selected Construction Manager (CM) is to assist the District and their Architect, consultants and other professionals with pre-construction services, cost estimates, scheduling and selecting of building systems to build the project thereafter as a Construction Manager-at-Risk.

The Architects and Engineers of record for this project are:

PBK Architects, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, 22nd Floor Houston, TX 77046

Kubala Engineers 11 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1510 Houston, TX 77046

LEAF Engineers 11 Greenway Plaza, 15th Floor

DIG Engineers 11 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 1520

I. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed Proposals from Contractors interested in acting as Construction Manager-at-Risk for pre-construction and construction services will be received for the project listed below:

1. PROJECT: Humble High School Phase 3

2. OWNER: Humble Independent School District

3. PROPOSAL ISSUE DATE/TIME: Friday, September 18, 2026

4. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE/SITE WALK: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

5. QUESTIONS DUE DATE/TIME: Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Late responses will not be considered)

7. PROPOSAL OPENING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM (CT)

In person: 1703 Wilson Rd, Bldg B, Humble, Tx 77396

Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://humbleisd.zoom.us/j/82582285139

Meeting ID: 825 8228 5139

Proposals shall be submitted to the District’s online bidding system, Ion Wave @ https://humbleisd.ionwave.net.

All communication regarding this solicitation, including requests for clarification, or questions must be submitted through the Questions tab in Ion Wave or to Michelle Collier, Bond Buyer, @ Linda.Collier2@humbleisd.net. Questions will be answered to all Offerors via Addenda.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals, to waive all informalities and irregularities, and to award the Proposal in the best interest of the District.

https://humbleisd.zoom.us/j/82582285139 https://humbleisd.ionwave.net/ mailto:Linda.Collier2@humbleisd.net

II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS

Humble ISD intends to select a Construction Manager-at-Risk for a project consisting of the construction of Humble High School Phase 3. This selection process, meeting the requirements of Subchapter F of the Texas Government Code Section 2269, will include the following steps:

• Advertise request for proposals.

• Receive and publicly open and read proposals.

• Evaluate and rank proposals according to evaluation criteria.

• If required, potential interviews of one or more highly ranked Offerors.

• Selection by the District Board of Trustees of Construction Manager that offers best value to the District based upon the ranking evaluation.

• Negotiate agreement between District and Construction Manager.

• Potential approval of agreement by the District Board of Trustees (if not delegated).

The Construction Manager selected will generally be expected to provide Pre-construction and Construction Phase Services as described in AIA Document A133-2019, as modified or supplemented by Owner. In addition to providing pre-construction services to the Owner during the design period, the Construction Manager will assume financial responsibility for the construction of the Project, and provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to the Owner. All savings on the project will be returned to the Owner at the conclusion of the project. Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the total project budget will be required, as required by Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code.

III. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

To receive consideration by the District, each applicant must, at a minimum, submit the following to Ion Wave in the “Attachments” tab:

• Proposal Bond

• Proposal Form (See Section VIII below) (This information is to be listed under "Line Items" tab)

• Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305)

• Responses to Construction Manager Questionnaire (See Section VII below)

• Safety Record

• Items for General Conditions (See Section IX below)

• Evaluation Criteria Location Form (see attached form)

• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

• Interested Parties Form 1295

• Asbestos Short-Term Worker

• Confidentiality Statement

Additional materials that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to further the interests of Owner with regard to this project may also be submitted.

IV. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Consistent with the Texas Government Code, the District will utilize the following weighted selection criteria for use in this selection process:

1. The proposal price. (20 points)

2. The Proposer’s experience. (30 points)

3. The quality of the Proposer’s goods or services. (20 points)

4. The Proposer’s personnel. (20 points)

5. The Proposer’s references, quality of work, maintaining schedule and warranty work. (5 points)

6. Safety record (5 points)

Total: 100 points

V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project includes the demolition of a portion of the existing Humble High School at 1700 Wilson Road Humble, TX 77338 (mainly limited to the east classroom wing), and the construction of a new 2-story wing to house CTE Spaces, Classrooms, Science Labs and other typical ancillary support spaces. Other project scope on the existing campus will include interior renovations for which scope is currently being established and defined. Minor renovation of other existing areas within the school or potentially in a neighboring existing school district facility will be necessary to house swing spaces for students and staff during the construction phase. Associated site work will include drives, parking, landscaping and other work as required. The estimated cost of all construction is Forty-six Million Dollars ($46M) with a construction start date of October 2027 and substantial completion date of April 2029.

VI. PROJECT SERVICES

The District is seeking the services of a construction manager with the compatible experience, style and approach to provide planning, preconstruction and construction services for the project. Working collaboratively with the District and the entire project team, the CM-at-Risk will be required to provide the following services.

Preconstruction Services

Design Coordination:

Work in coordination with architects, engineers, surveyors and other design consultants with an eye toward maximizing value and functionality, but minimizing costs.

Construction Strategy:

Advise the project team on construction strategies including, phasing and sequencing, permitting, materials procurement, bidding and subcontracting, staging, and commissioning throughout the project.

Constructability Analysis:

Advise the project team on the construction ramifications of design scheme alternatives of all building systems, throughout the preconstruction process. Support the design teams’ investigation of similar projects, material/system alternatives, sustainability issues, geotechnical conditions, etc.

Construction Cost Estimating & Control:

Prepare and update both project and construction budgets and estimates. Provide construction cost estimating of design components and system alternatives (including MEP systems) throughout the design process. Provide value analysis on a continuous basis. Produce a construction cost estimate at the required milestones of each phase of design for presentation to the owner and architect (beginning with the 100% SD Estimate).

Construction Duration Estimating:

Due to the nature of this project and typical schedule requirements, advise the project team of the construction duration implications of design scheme alternatives throughout the design process utilizing “just in time” and pull-schedule techniques. Provide an updated construction duration schedule estimate at each milestone of design for review by the owner and architect.

Construction Procurement:

Develop and execute a subcontractor procurement plan for review by the Owner and architect. The procurement plan should include pre-qualification of participants, procurement timing, long-lead item planning, competitive bidding, detailed evaluation of proposals by all project team members, contract negotiations, etc.

Construction Services

Construction:

Execute construction of all portions of the project in compliance with the construction documents and all applicable laws, ordinances and codes. Retain full responsibility for the project site and the actions of all employees/subcontractors throughout construction. Construction responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: construction planning, implementation, safety management, schedule management, material management, change management, quality control, permitting/inspections, coordination with owner operations, commissioning and owner O&M support, and project closeout.

Occupancy, Start-Up & Operations:

Manage the purchase and installation of FF&E for the project. Assist with the analysis and selection of operational consultants and vendors for each of the schools, with an eye towards maximizing value and minimizing cost. Assist with the definition of the operational organization for the District to run and maintain the property safely and with the lowest possible cost.

Owner Expectations

During the phases outlined above, the District will have the following expectations:

The Construction Manager shall attend and actively participate in regular meetings with the Owner and Architect to review project status and review and update the construction cost estimate.

The Construction Manager will be accountable for the construction budget from the schematic design phase through the completion of the project.

The Construction Manager will prepare, and periodically update, a preliminary Project Schedule for the Architect’s and the Owner’s review.

The Construction Manager shall coordinate and integrate the preliminary Program/Project schedule with the services and activities of the Owner and Architect. As design progresses, the preliminary Program/Project schedule shall be updated to indicate proposed activity sequences and durations, milestone dates for receipt and approval of pertinent information, and submittal of the Guaranteed Maximum proposal.

When Schematic Design and Design Development documents are complete, the Construction Manager shall prepare a cost estimate with supporting data for review by the Owner and Architect. The Architect shall not proceed with Schematic Design and Design Development until the cost estimate is within the predetermined budget.

During the preparation of the Construction Documents, the Construction Manager shall update and refine the cost estimate at established milestones, i.e. 25% and 50%. The Construction Manager shall do this with input from subcontractors.

At each project development milestone, from Schematic Design to Construction Documents, each estimate shall be in a format that allows comparison from one milestone to the next.

If any estimate submitted to the Owner exceeds previously approved estimates the Construction Manager shall make recommendations to the Owner and Architect to reduce the cost of the project.

The Construction Manager shall recommend to the Owner and Architect to schedule for procurement of long-lead time items that will constitute part of the Work as required to meet the Project schedule.

When the Construction Drawings and Specifications are 80% complete, the Construction Manager shall propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price, which shall be the sum of the estimated Cost of the Work and the Construction Manager’s Fee and General Conditions.

In Soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals from subcontractors, Construction Manager shall comply with all requirements and procedures set forth in Texas Government Code Sections 2269.255 and 2269.256, including:

Using best efforts to receive at least three (3) proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers for each section of the work Distribute proposal packages and confirm scope of work.

Review proposals with Owner and Architect, prior to Contract Award.

VII. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Firm Information

1.1 Name of Firm:

1.2 Address of Principal Office:

1.3 Telephone No.:

1.4 Email Address:

1.5 Form of Business Organization (corporation, partnership, etc.):

1.6 Year Founded:

1.7 Primary Individual to Contact:

2. Organization

2.1 How many years has your organization been in business in its current capacity?

2.2 How many years has your organization been in business under its present name?

2.3 Under what other or former name(s) has your organization operated?

2.4 If your organization is a corporation, answer the following:

2.4.1 Date of incorporation:

2.4.2 State of incorporation:

2.4.3 President’s name:

2.4.4 Vice President’s name(s):

2.4.5 Secretary’s name:

2.4.6 Treasurer’s name:

2.5 If your organization is a partnership, please answer the following:

2.5.1 Date of organization:

2.5.2 Type of partnership (if applicable):

2.5.3 Name(s) of general partner(s):

2.6 If your organization is individually owned, please answer the following:

2.6.1 Date of organization:

2.6.2 Name of owner:

2.7 If your organization is other than those listed above, describe it and name its principals.

2.8 What is the dollar value of work done in the Houston area for the past five years? What percentage of your total work does the Houston area work represent?

2.9 What percentage of your total work in the last five years has been school or school related construction?

3. Experience

3.1 Completed work within the last five years:

List up to the last ten school facility projects constructed by your organization. For each project provide:

3.1.1 Name of project:

3.1.2 Nature of project/function of the building:

3.1.3 Construction delivery method:

3.1.4 Size (square footage):

3.1.5 Location:

3.1.6 Cost:

3.1.7 Contractual completion date:

3.1.8 Actual completion date:

3.1.9 Owner, contact, phone number:

3.1.10 Architect, contact, phone number:

3.2 Current work:

List up to ten school facility projects currently under construction by your organization. For each provide:

3.2.1 Name of project:

3.2.2 Nature of project/function of the building:

3.2.3 Construction delivery method:

3.2.4 Size (square footage):

3.2.5 Location:

3.2.6 Cost:

3.2.7 Contractual completion date:

3.2.8 Current completion date:

3.2.9 Owner, contact, phone number:

3.2.10 Architect, contact, phone number:

3.3 Using one or more of the projects listed in 3.1 and 3.2 above as examples; describe the pre-construction services provided and the benefits to the Owner from using your organization as their Construction Manager. Please limit response to two pages.

3.4 List the categories of work that your organization normally performs with its own forces or an affiliate company. Would you propose doing any work with your own forces or an affiliate company?

3.5 List any subcontractors in which your organization has any ownership. List the categories of work those subcontractors normally perform.

3.6 Claims and lawsuits, if the answer to any of the questions below is yes, please provide details.

3.6.1 Has your organization ever failed to complete any work awarded?

3.6.2 Are there any judgments, claims, arbitrations proceedings or suits pending or outstanding against your organization or its officers?

3.6.3 Has your organization filed or been involved in any lawsuits or requested mediation or arbitration with regard to construction contracts within the last five years?

3.6.4 In the past 10 years, have you ever had a dispute with an Owner regarding a project cost audit, or had to return funds to an Owner as a result of an audit? If so, please provide the details.

3.7 Within the last five years, has any officer or principal of your organization ever been an officer or principal of another organization when it failed to complete a construction contract? If the answer is yes, please provide details.

3.8 Describe your organization’s safety program and provide your workers’ compensation experience modification factor.

3.8.1 List any safety awards your organization has received within the past five years.

4. Financial Information

4.1 Attach an audited, dated financial statement, including your organization’s latest balance sheet and income statement.

4.2 Provide the name and address of the firm preparing the attached financial statement.

4.3 Is the attached financial statement for the identical organization named under 1 above? If not, explain the relationship and financial responsibility of the organization whose financial statement is provided (e.g.: parent – subsidiary).

4.4 Will the organization whose financial statement is attached act as guarantor of the contract for construction?

4.5 For your financial institution, please provide:

4.5.1 Name:

4.5.2 Address:

4.5.3 Telephone number:

4.6. For your bonding company, please provide:

4.6.1 Name:

4.6.2 Address:

4.6.3 Telephone number:

5. Experience with concepts for working as a Construction Manager-At-Risk

5.1 Describe your organization’s concepts for working in a team-integrated relationship with the

Owner and Architect during the design and construction of major projects.

5.1.1 Estimating: Describe your organization’s methods for estimating costs.

5.1.2 It is anticipated that the GMP will be furnished prior to completion of construction documents. Describe your success in this area.

5.1.3 Scheduling: Describe your organization’s methods for scheduling during:

5.1.3.1 Design documents phase.

5.1.3.2 Construction phase.

5.2 Cost information: Your organization would be required to make all cost information, during design and construction, available to the Owner and Architect.

5.2.1 How would this information be furnished?

5.2.2 How would the Owner and Architect be assured of its completeness and accuracy?

5.2.3 A formal audit of the project will be conducted by an independent third party hired by the Owner, at selected intervals during the construction phase and prior to final payment.

5.3 Provide a list of all items that are considered part of the Construction Manager fee, excluding General Conditions costs.

6. Personnel

6.1 Given the scope and schedule of the project(s), identify and provide a resume for each of the following specific individuals:

6.1.1 Project Manager

6.1.2 Job Superintendent

6.1.3 Estimator

6.1.4 Field Operations

VIII. SEALED PROPOSAL FORM

Proposer estimates the following general conditions, fixed unit pricing and percentage of cost for the CMR services for:

Project Name: Humble High School Phase 3

Project Number: CMAR #2027-14

Estimated Construction Budget: $46 Million

Proposer Name

Preconstruction Services Fee Proposed Total Fee The Pre-construction fee shall be based on a lump sum amount paid by the Owner paid out incrementally during the pre-construction phase.

total

CM At-Risk Fee Proposed CMR Fee CM-at-Risk Fee shall be the percentage of the Cost of the Work paid to the Construction Manager-at-Risk. %

General Conditions Proposed General Conditions

General Conditions shall be a Not to Exceed percentage of the Cost of the Work, covering Parts II and III on the next page. %

*For reference only: Submit information into Ion Wave under the “Line Items” tab.

BREAKDOWN OF GENERAL CONDITIONS/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Part I. – BONDS AND INSURANCE (to be charged as Cost of Work, except for Subguard/SDI, which may only be charged to the extend approved by Owner in the GMP Amendment)

Items Proposed Total Cost

Bonds Performance and Payment Bond for CMR as Principal (based on Project Budget)

Not to Exceed percentage for Subguard, Subcontractor Default Insurance and/or Second-Tier Bond Premiums/Costs (these costs must be disclosed and approved by Owner in order to be reimbursable).

$ total

(per enrolled subcontract)

Are the Subguard, Subcontractor Default Insurance and/or Second-Tier Bond Premiums/Costs included in your CM Fee Percentage? Yes No

Insurance (Refer to Uniform General Conditions for detailed requirements)

Comprehensive General Liability $ total

Automobile Liability (any, hired and non-owned autos) $ total

Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability – Statutory Limits; Are there costs already included in Labor Costs provided in Part II?

Yes No

Builder's All Risk $ total

Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance

Proposed Subtotal Costs

Estimated Subtotal all Bond and Insurance Costs (excluding Subguard/SDI)

Part II. - MONTHLY LABOR COSTS (Must Include Labor Burden and any auto allowances/gas/mileage for such personnel)

Items Proposed Monthly Cost

Project Manager - % Time $ per month

Superintendent - % Time $ per month

Project/Field Engineer - % Time $ per month

Project Safety Manager – % Time $ per month

Assistant Superintendent - % Time $ per month

Project Executive/Director - % Time $ per month

Project Support Staff - % Time $ per month

Proposed Subtotal Cost

Estimated Subtotal of all Monthly Labor Costs for duration of Project.

Part III. – General Requirements

General Requirements - The following must be covered by the proposed “Not to Exceed General Conditions Fee” – See Section IX.

Subtotal Cost

Not to Exceed Amount for all General Requirements for the Cost of the Work (Attach Unit Price Breakdown).

IX. Items for General Conditions

The following items will be considered as general conditions of the contract and will not be included as part of the Construction Manager’s fee.

Please indicate by circling which items your firm includes in your General Conditions fees.

The cost of these general conditions will be negotiated with the recommended Construction Manager-at-Risk as part of the overall GMP, and subject to a not to exceed percentage of the other cost of the work.

Senior Project Manager/Project Executive Mobilization/Demobilization Project Manager Temp Electric/Gas/Water Bill Project Manager Vehicle and/or Allowance/Mileage Telephone, Fax, Computer, Copier

Ice, Cups and Water General Superintendent Delivery Service/Postage Superintendent Fire Protection/Fire Extinguishers Superintendent Vehicle and/or Allowance/Mileage Shop Drawings

Stationery and Supplies Assistant Superintendent Temporary Fencing Project/Cost Engineer Temporary Weather Protection Office/Technology Engineer Temporary Partitions Project Expediter/Asst. PM Temporary Roads Field Office Manager/Secretary Temporary Plumbing Field Engineering/Layout Plans/Surveys/Blueprints Accounting Field Communications System Secretary/Admin. Personnel Chemical Toilets Quality Control Manager Cellular Telephones/Pagers Phones, Radios AGC Fees Subsistence/Per Diem Tractor Mileage/Travel Generators – portable CPM Schedule Labor Burden Barricades Field Engineering & Equipment Gas, Oil and Grease Record set Vehicle Repair CM Office Trailers Clean Streets Architect/Owner Trailer Cleanup Periodical CM Storage Sheds Continuous Jobsite Clean-up CM Job Office Expense Dumpsters/Trash Haul CM Job Office Equipment Final Cleaning First Aid Supplies Building and Site dewatering Watchman/Security Safety Equipment Project Documentation Safety Coordinator Small Tools Job Safety Training Equipment Rental, Maint. & Insurance General Liability, Builders Risk Job Signage/Advertising Insurance/Performance & Payment Bonds Building Permits Fees/Licenses/Dues Payroll Taxes on General Conditions

Progress Photography – For the duration of the project, digital photographs will be taken at the same location(s) so progress can be ascertained. In addition, aerial photographs will be taken once a month and provided to the Owner.

General Purpose Labor – Limited to labor performed by the General Contractor on items that are not considered cost of work, such as cleaning, etc.

Survey existing electrical and plumbing – Include in proposal costs associated with providing assistance during the pre-construction phase of the project for surveying the existing electrical service and plumbing infrastructure at the site and incorporate findings into as-built drawings. No costs associated with relocation of the existing utilities are to be included in the cost of work.

ADDENDA:

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

Authorized Signature

Name

Title

Name of Contracting Firm

Street Address

City/State/Zip Code

Telephone No.

Email Address/Fax No.

Date

*For reference only: Addenda should be acknowledged in Ion Wave under the “Attributes” tab.

Table of Contents
Preface: Project Background
I. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROCESS
III. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
IV. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
VI. PROJECT SERVICES
Preconstruction Services
Construction Services
Owner Expectations
VII. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Firm Information
2. Organization
3. Experience
4. Financial Information
5. Experience with concepts for working as a Construction Manager-At-Risk
6. Personnel
VIII. SEALED PROPOSAL FORM
IX. Items for General Conditions

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