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The file is a government solicitation from the School District of Manatee County, Florida, seeking Construction Management at Risk (CMR) services for High School AAA in the Lakewood Ranch area of Bradenton. The project involves developing a comprehensive educational facility designed to support 2,500 student stations, with an initial phase covering 1,250 students and approximately 203,160 gross square feet of core facilities. Proposal submissions are due on May 26, 2025, at noon Eastern Time, with bid openings scheduled for 1:00 p.m. the same day. Key procurement dates include short-list evaluations on June 18, 2025, and oral presentations on July 10, 2025. The project follows Florida Statute 287.055 and will involve a two-stage evaluation process: an initial 100-point screening followed by a 150-point interview evaluation.

The estimated construction budget is $140,000,000, with project milestones targeting design completion by September 2025 and construction completion by May 2027. The procurement includes multiple compliance requirements for contractors, such as mandatory E-Verify employment eligibility, drug-free workplace certifications, and anti-discrimination provisions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the district emphasizes local economic impact and comprehensive team capabilities. Proposers must submit detailed qualifications across nine evaluation tabs, including financial responsibility, project experience, staffing capabilities, and corporate data. The design, completed by Schenkel Shultz Inc., will serve as the construction basis, and contractors must provide proof of professional licenses, insurance, financial statements, and references.