Pathways_2548152_CM-Selection-BoardAppvl.pdf

This is an agenda item for the Volusia County School Board meeting on May 13, 2025, concerning the Construction Management Services for an 11 Classroom Addition project at Pathways Elementary School. The project involves selecting a construction management firm to build a one-story masonry building of approximately 15,000 square feet, which will include eleven classrooms, restrooms, storage rooms, mechanical rooms, and an expanded parent drop-off/pick-up loop. The solicitation process followed the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act, with nine firms submitting qualifications. After a comprehensive review and interview process conducted on April 22, 2025, the selection committee ranked three firms, with A.M. Weigel Construction, Inc. emerging as the top-ranked firm.

The project will be funded through Local Capital Improvement Funds (LCIF) and Impact Fees, with an estimated construction budget of $12,000,000. The construction will take place on an occupied campus, requiring phased work to minimize disruptions to student and staff services. The selection criteria included evaluating project understanding, experience, construction approach, knowledge of site and safety, and cost control, with points allocated across these categories. The recommendation is for the school board to approve the selection committee's ranking and authorize staff to negotiate a contract with A.M. Weigel Construction, Inc., the highest-ranked firm, with the anticipated contract award scheduled for June 24, 2025.