Lafayette Parish School Board

Request for Qualifications

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES

For

Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy

RFQ # 08-27

Request for Qualifications Issued:

08/05/2026

Deadline for Proposers to Submit Statements of Qualifications 10:00 A.M. on 09/04/2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE RFQ # 08-27 Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy

The Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from highly qualified Construction Management firms interested in providing Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services for: Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy Project

The Lafayette Parish School Board desires to design and construct the Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy at the Ovey Comeaux High School campus located at 100 West Bluebird Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508. The Project is intended to create a high-visibility career and technical education academy serving high school students pursuing industry-based certifications and workforce readiness pathways.

The REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) may be obtained electronically from the following website www.centerlinebidconnect.com until 10:00 a.m. CST on Friday, September 4, 2026.

The LPSB Selection Review Committee will evaluate only the firms that are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction and have obtained the official RFQ package for this solicitation from the RFQ Coordinator, Kristie Sam, or the LPSB website stated above.

The original and SIX (6) copies of the SOQ, per Section 4 of the RFQ dated August 5, 2026, shall be delivered to the Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB) at the Office of Purchasing, 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508. The SOQ submissions for this Project will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. CST on Friday, September 4, 2026. SOQ submissions that have not been received by the aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected. Additionally, failure to submit all information stipulated in Section 4 - Response Instructions of the RFQ dated August 5, 2026 may result in rejection of the SOQ.

A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 100 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508 Louisiana, Louisiana 70508, in the Performing Arts Building. All firms interested in submitting an SOQ in response to the RFQ are required to attend. SOQs submitted by firms who do not attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be rejected.

SOQ Respondents, their consultants, sub‐consultants, or other parties representing the proposed team for this solicitation may not contact any LPSB CMAR Selection Committee members concerning this Project from the date of the solicitation until after the date of the selection.

LPSB and the LPSB CMAR Selection Committee reserve the right to reject any or all timely submitted SOQs in response to this RFQ for just cause and waive any informalities in any proposals received.

Lafayette Parish School System

Kristie Sam, Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator

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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 08-27 Owner: Lafayette Parish School Board Project: Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy Services: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Table of Contents Advertisement: 1

1.0 General Information 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Definitions 1

1.3 Project Objective and Justification 2

1.4 Key Project Values 2

1.5 Project Description 2

1.6 Overview of the CMAR Selection Process 3

1.7 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference 4

1.8 Preliminary Schedule 4

1.9 Preliminary Budget 4

1.10 Compensation for Preconstruction Services 4

1.11 Compensation for Construction Phase Services 5

2.0 Administrative Information 5

2.1 Communications and Inquiries 5

2.2 Addenda 6

2.3 Registered Proposers 6

2.4 Cost of Preparing SOQ 6

2.5 Disposition of Statement of Qualifications 6

2.6 Confidentiality and Proprietary Data 6

2.7 Discrepancies, Errors and/or Omissions in this RFQ 7

2.8 Discrepancies, Errors and/or Omissions in SOQ Response 7

2.9 Withdrawal, Modification and Resubmission of SOQ 7

3.0 Anticipated Schedule of Activities 8

4.0 Proposal Requirements and Instructions 8

4.1 Minimum Qualifications of Proposer and SOQ 8

4.2 Submission of Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) 9

4.3 Specific Submission Requirements 9

4.4 Required Content of SOQ 9

TAB 1: Signed Cover Letter and Proposer Response Form / Acknowledgement of Addenda 9

TAB 2: Proprietary Information 10

TAB 3: Executive Summary 10

TAB 4: Business Organization and History of the Firm 10

TAB 5: Organizational Structure 11

TAB 6: Safety 12

TAB 7: Surety and Insurance Requirements 12

TAB 8: Experience of Key Personnel of PCM and CMAR Team(s) and Staffing Plan 13

TAB 9: Experience on Similar Projects 14

TAB 10: Management Approach and Services 14 i

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TAB 11: Unique Capabilities and/or Resources 15

4.5 Signature Requirement 15

4.6 Prohibition against Including Compensation in Proposal 15

5.0 Evaluation and Selection Process 16

5.1 The Selection Review Committee 16

5.2 Initial Evaluation, Scoring, and Ranking of Submitted Proposals 16

5.3 Short List Interview/Presentation 17

5.4 Post-Interview Evaluation, Scoring, and Ranking 17

6.0 Proposal Award 18

6.1 Time Period from Submission of SOQ to Recommendation to Owner 18

6.2 Scoring Determination of Selection Review Committee. 18

6.3 Non-responsiveness or non-responsibleness of Proposer 18

6.4 Rejection of SOQ for Just Cause 18

6.5 Challenges to Owner’s Selection of Proposer 19

6.6 Award Procedure and Announcement 19

7.0 Contract Negotiation and Terms of Contract 19

7.1 Contract Negotiation 19

7.2 RFQ and Proposal as Components of the Contract 20

7.3 Bond and Insurance to be submitted with Executed Contract 20

7.4 Legal Compliance 20

7.5 Execution of Contract by Selected Proposer 20

Attachments

Attachment A Project Delivery Method Justification A-1

Attachment B Owner’s Key Project Values A-2

Attachment C Scope of Work/Service A-3

Attachment D WRITTEN SOQ SECTION RANKING BALLOT A-5

Attachment E POST-INTERVIEW SECTION RANKING BALLOT A-6

Attachment F Draft Contract A-7

Attachment G Draft General Conditions A-8

Attachment H Title 38 Attestation Affidavit A-9

Attachment I Proposer Response Form / Acknowledgement of Addenda A-10 i

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1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

LafayetteParishSchoolBoard(LPSB)intendstodesignandconstructtheOveyComeauxWorkforce Innovation Academy Project using Construction Management at Risk project deliverymethodin accordancewithLouisianaRevisedStatute38:2225.2.4.TheOwnerwillretainanArchitectforthis ProjectandseekstocomplementtheexistingProjectDeliveryTeamwithaqualifiedConstruction Manager at Risk. This Request for Qualifications document is issued to solicit a Statement of Qualifications from prospective Construction Managers at Risk for this Project only. Proposers must meet minimum qualifications defined herein.

1.2 Definitions

ThefollowingdefinitionsshallapplytothisRFQ.Allothercapitalizedtermsused,butnotdefined herein, shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in this RFQ.

● “Addenda” or “Addendum”. Supplemental additions, deletions, and modifications to the provisions of the RFQ issued after the advertisement date of the RFQ.

● “Architect”. The Owner will retain MP Design Group for the Design and Construction Administration scope of this Project.

● “Construction Manager at Risk” or “CMAR”. The contracted PCM, who after good faith negotiations of the Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal that is accepted by the Owner, will enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Contract to provide construction phase services.

● “Consultants”. The Architect/Professional of Record will retain the following consultants for this Project, providing expertise in field(s) noted:

Land Surveyor:

LCR & Company, LLC 318 Belle Grove Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503

Geotechnical Engineer:

Terracon 2822 O'Neal Lane Baton, Rouge, LA 70816

Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) Associated Design Group Inc 3909 W Congress St. #201 Lafayette, LA 70506

● “Contract”. The binding documents signed and agreed upon by LPSB and the selected Proposer for the Project, the terms and conditions of which are outlined in the Draft Owner-Modified Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager – AIA A133-2019, included in this RFQ as Attachment “F”.

● “Guaranteed Maximum Price” or “GMP”. The not-to-exceed cost of construction of the Project plus CMAR fee, to be determined by and between LPSB and the PCM during the Preconstruction Phase.

● “Key Personnel”. The personnel essential to successful performance of the services to be provided by the Proposer.

● “LPSB”. The Lafayette Parish School Board where LPSB is the Owner.

● “May” or “should”. The use of the term “may” denotes an advisory, desirable, or permissible action.

● “Must” or “shall”. The use of the term “must” or “shall” denotes a mandatory requirement.

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● “Preconstruction Manager” or “PCM”. The selected Proposer who enters into the Contract for this Project and will provide preconstruction services in advance of Owner’s acceptance of the GMP proposal.

● “Proposer(s)”. The entity submitting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in response to this Request for Qualifications.

● “Project”. Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy project at the Ovey Comeaux High School campus located at 100 West Bluebird Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.

● “Project Delivery Team”. The team of professionals and entities selected and retained by LPSB to provide various services on the Project and that the selected Proposer will collaborate with to successfully complete the Project on schedule and within the overall budget.

● “Proposal”, “Statement of Qualifications”, or “SOQ”. The submission of information by a Proposer in response to this RFQ.

● “Request for Qualifications” or “RFQ”. This Request for Qualifications No. 08-27 for the Project, including all enclosures, attachments, and Addenda.

● “Selection Review Committee”. The group of individuals appointed by LPSB in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2225.2.4 to review SOQs, evaluates, scores, and ranks the Proposers, and thereafter, recommends award of the Project. The individuals are identified in Section 5.1 of this RFQ.

1.3 Project Objective and Justification

TheOwner’sobjectiveinissuingthisRFQandofferingthisProjectistosatisfyOwner’sworkforce DevelopmentandCareerandTechnicalEducationobjectivesthroughtheconstructionoftheOvey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy, a state-of-the-art career and technical education academy that supports industry-based certifications, workforce readiness, and high-demand career pathways for high school students. The justification of the Construction Management at RiskprojectdeliverymethodforthisProject,asrequiredbyLa.R.S.38:2225.2.4(A)(2),issetforth in Attachment A.

1.4 Key Project Values

Compliance with and achievementofOwner’sKeyProjectValuesisarequirementoftheProject Delivery Team. The Owner’s Key Project Values for this Project are attached as Attachment B.

1.5 Project Description

The Lafayette Parish School Board desirestodesignandconstructtheOveyComeauxWorkforce InnovationAcademyattheOveyComeauxHighSchoolcampuslocatedat100WestBluebirdDrive, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.Theacademywillservehighschoolstudentspursuingindustry-based certificationsandworkforcereadinesspathwaysinskilledtrades,healthservices,humanservices, culinary arts, manufacturing, and other career and technical education programs.TheProjectis intended to provide a modern, durable, industrial-forward learning environment that supports classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, industry simulation, and future program flexibility.

The preliminary program includesacombinationofnewconstructionandrenovationofselected existingcampusfacilitieswherepractical.Programareasareanticipatedtoincludeadministrative and student support spaces; cosmetology, culinary, and pre-educator spaces; CNA, EMR/EMT, medical assistant, and other healthservicesspaces;automotive,autobody,carpentry,electrical, HVAC,machining/computerintegratedmanufacturing,welding,andrelatedskilledtradesspaces;

E.J. Sam/academic support classrooms;HiSETorsimilarinstructionalspaces;andfutureprogram expansionareas.Theprojectwillincludesitedemolition,sitepreparation,utilityandinfrastructure coordination, grading, drainage, access improvements, and related site work. The design and construction team shall evaluate whether phasing is beneficial to the project/site and shall propose sequencing thatsupportssafety,access,constructability,budgetcontrol,andtheoverall

Project: Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy Services: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projectschedule.Specializedspacesmayincludehigh-bayshopareas,roll-updoors,coveredwork areas, equipment access, welding booths, commercial kitchen components, medical simulation areas,storage,shoprestrooms,andutilityservicesrequiredforcareertechnicalprogramming.This preliminary vision willberefinedbasedonthefinalbudgetapprovedbytheLPSBBoardandthe final educational program approved by LPSS.

Additional information relating to the Scope of Work/Services is provided in Attachment C

1.6 Overview of the CMAR Selection Process

1.6.1 A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted as setforthinSection1.7of this RFQ.

1.6.2 Thereafter,qualifiedinterestedpartiesshallsubmitaSOQinresponsetothisRFQbythe date stated in Section 3.0 of this RFQ.

1.6.3 As described further in Section 5.2, the Selection Review Committee will evaluate all responsive SOQs, determine whether the SOQ meets the minimum criteria, and thereafter, assign a rank of first, second, or third based uponthetotalingofscoresof each section of the scoresheet attached as Attachment D to this RFQ.

1.6.4 After the top three Proposers who meet the minimum criteria are interviewed, the Selection Review Committee, using the previously submitted proposals and the additionalinformationprovidedduringtheinterview,shallassignarankoffirst,second, orthirdtothepresentingProposersbaseduponthetotalingofscoresofeachSectionof scoresheet attached as Attachment E to this RFQ.

1.6.5 The presenting Proposer receiving the highest total score shall be recommended in writing to the Owner to be awarded the Contract.

1.6.6 Upon successful negotiations with the Owner, a Contract will be executed for preconstructionphaseservicesasdefinedhereinbaseduponthedraftContractattached as Attachment F to this RFQ.

1.6.7 ThesuccessfulProposerwilljointheexistingProjectDeliveryTeamandfulfilltheduties of the Preconstruction Manager (PCM) as described in the Contract including butnot limitedto,reviewofthedesigndocumentstoaddressanyissueswithconstructabilityof theProjectandthetabulationandsubmissionofcostestimates,includingaGuaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal, addressing final project cost, scope and schedule.

1.6.8 Duringthepreconstructionservicesphase,theOwnermay,atitsoptionandsubjectto all required approvals, amend the Contract to include advanced construction start activities, including but not limited to environmental remediation, demolition of existing/old buildings, selective demolition, site preparation, utility disconnects, temporary site protection, and long-lead orders.

1.6.9 Should the Owner accept the GMP proposal, the Owner shall thereafter issue a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Contract for the performance of construction phase services. Upon execution of theGMPAmendment,theCMARwill proceed with construction of the Project.

1.6.10 Should the OwnerandthePCMbeunabletoagreeuponconstructability,construction phasing and sequencing,theGMP,themaximumnumberofcontractdaystocomplete theProject,and/orthetermsoftheContract,asamended,theContractwillterminate.

The PCM shall be paid its feeforpreconstructionservices,andtheOwnermayletthe ProjectforpublicbidinaccordancewithLa.R.S.38:2212,et.seq. ThePCMwillnotbe eligible to submit a bid and/or be awarded the Project under such circumstances.

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1.7 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference

1.7.1 A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be conducted at 100 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette,LA70508,inthePerformingArtsBuilding onthedateandtimestatedinthe Anticipated Schedule of Activities in Section 3.0 of this RFQ. The purpose of the mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference is to familiarize interested Proposers with the Project, the RFQ and intent of the Owner. It is also to provide clarification as to the requirements of the RFQ, the evaluation process, the scoring methodology, and any other questions or concerns raised by prospective Proposers.

1.7.2 Timely attendance at the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference is required in order to submit an SOQ. All prospective Proposers shall be present at the beginning of the Pre-Proposal Conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospectiveProposerwhofailstoattendtheconferenceorremainfor the duration shall be considered as failing to meet the minimum requirementsofthe

RFQ.

1.7.3 Although impromptu questions will be permitted and spontaneous answers may be provided during the conference; the official answer or position of the Owner will be issuedviawrittenAddenda.AnyrevisionoftheRFQmadeasaresultoftheMandatory Pre-Proposal Conference shall not be valid unless included in an Addendum.

1.8 Preliminary Schedule

TheperiodofanyContractresultingfromthisRFQwillbeginwiththeawardandexecutionofthe Contract and continue with preconstruction services until the delivery of a final Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment. The anticipated duration of preconstruction phase services is indicated in Section 3.0, Anticipated Schedule of Activities. Upon approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment, the Contract may be amended to extend through construction services. TheOwner’sexpectationsarethatconstructionserviceswillbesubstantiallycompleted by June of 2028. The Owner anticipates pursuing an early-release demolition / advanced work package in October/November 2026, with full construction phase services anticipated to commence in December 2026followingcompletionofthedemolitionphase,subjecttorequired approvals, bonds, insurance, permits, contract amendment, and Notice to Proceed.

1.9 Preliminary Budget

The total available budget for this Project is Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) and is to include all soft costs, including but not limited to, architect’s design fees, geotechnical testing, boundary survey, topographic survey, construction materials testing, code review fees, plan hostingfees,technologyequipmentnotintheconstructioncontractandprojectcontingency. As DesignServiceshavenotyetcommenced,theOwner’sFixedBudgetforconstructioncostsforthis Project, including construction cost, contingency, and CMAR’s fee, istobedeterminedatalater date as the Project is designed and more information is developed.

1.10 Compensation for Preconstruction Services

1.10.1 In accordance with Article4oftheproposedContract,theOwnerwillcompensatethe

PCM a total fixed fee in the amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) for satisfactoryprosecutionofthepreconstructionphaseservicesdefinedhereinandinthe proposed Contract. Proposers must confirm in their SOQ their ability to perform all required preconstruction services for this not-to-exceed amount. Total fees and compensation payable to the PCM for preconstruction servicesshallnotberequested from or offered by the Proposers as part of their responses or interviews.

1.10.2 Fee will be paid in increments based upon percentage of completion of Construction Documents by Architect, and as follows:

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(1) PCM to invoice the owner monthly.

(2) Architect to review PCM invoices and make payment recommendations to the

Owner.

(3) The Owner reserves final approval rights of PCM invoices.

(4) TheOwnershallmakepaymenttothePCMnotlaterthanforty-five(45)daysafter the Owner’s receipt of the Architect-approved PCM invoice. NOTE: PCM must invoice the Owner by the25thofeachmonthinordertomeettheforty-five(45) day deadline.

1.11 Compensation for Construction Phase Services

If engaged to perform construction phase services,inaccordancewithArticle6oftheproposed Contract, the Owner will compensate the CMAR for satisfactory execution of the construction phase services. The construction management fee, general conditions, and other construction-phase compensation shall not be proposed, submitted, discussed, or evaluated before CMAR selection. Those terms will be negotiated after CMAR selection and included as separately identified components of the Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal.

2.0 Administrative Information

2.1 Communications and Inquiries

2.1.1 All communications concerning this solicitation, its evaluation, and negotiations are formal.AllcorrespondencemustbeinwritingandtransmitteddirectlytothePurchasing and Procurement Coordinator indicated herein by an authorized representativeofthe Proposer.AllquestionsorinquiriesregardingtheRFQshallbesubmittedinwritingtothe Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator by email, written correspondence hand-deliveredordeliveredbyexpressdeliveryorU.S.mail. Thecontactinformationis as follows:

Mrs. Kristie Sam Lafayette Parish School Board Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator Office of Purchasing P.O. Drawer 2158 Lafayette, LA 70502 Email: kpsam@lpssonline.com

2.1.2 ProposersarenotpermittedtoaskquestionsaboutotherSOQs,ortoseekinformation from LPSB, officers, employees, or consultants regarding this RFQ or the evaluation results, withtheexceptionoftheRFQCoordinator. IfaProposerisapproachedbyany party other than the RFQ Coordinator with information or questions concerning this RFQ, the ProposershallimmediatelycontacttheRFQCoordinatorfordirection.Failure toabidebythisformalcommunicationrequirementmaycausetheOwnertodisqualify affected SOQs from further consideration.

2.1.3 QuestionsorInquiriesshallbereceivednolaterthanthedateandtimeindicatedinthe Anticipated ScheduleofActivitiesinSection3.0ofthisRFQ.Allcorrespondenceshould indicate Proposer’s name, Louisiana General Contractor’s license number, company address, main point of contact, and should be labeled “Proposal for LPSB – Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy CMAR Project.”

2.1.4 Answers to questions or inquiries that change or substantially clarify the solicitations shall be issued by Addenda and provided to allRegisteredProposers.Neitheroralnor mailto:kpsam@lpssonline.com

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2.1.5 AllissuesorprotestsregardingthetermsorformoftheRFQshouldberaisedinadvance ofsubmissionofProposalsandshallnotbeabasistothereafterchallengethisRFQ,the selection of any Proposer, or the award of any Contract.

2.2 Addenda

The Owner may modify this RFQ prior to the date fixed for submission ofSOQs,byissuanceof Addenda. Any supplemental instructions, answers to writtenquestions,orinterpretationsofthe meaningoftheRFQwill,whereappropriate,bemadeintheformofwrittenaddendatotheRFQ which, if issued, willbesentviae‐mailandU.S.mailwithinaperiodofatleastseventy‐two(72) hours priortotheduedateforsubmissionofSOQs,excludingSaturdays,Sundays,andanyother legal holidays, to all parties who are registered as Proposers.

2.3 Registered Proposers

Only Louisiana-licensed contractors in the major classification of Building Construction will be registered as a Proposer. Interested parties will be registered as a Proposer by attending the MandatoryPre-ProposalConferencesetforthinSection1.7ofthisRFQ. TheRFQCoordinatorwill record the attendees who qualify to propose their SOQ submission.

2.4 Cost of Preparing SOQ

TheOwnerisnotresponsibleforanycostsorexpensesincurredbyProposersassociatedwiththe preparation, submittal, and/or presentationofanySOQ,includingcostsandexpensesassociated withtherequiredoralinterviewandpresentationprocess.Theownershallnotberesponsiblefor Proposer’s costs including attorneyfeesassociatedwithanychallenge(administrative,judicialor otherwise)todeterminethehighest-rankedapplicant(s)and/orawardedcontractand/orrejection ofProposal.BysubmittinganRFQ,eachapplicantagreestobeboundinthisrespectandwaivesall claims to such costs and fees.

2.5 Disposition of Statement of Qualifications

AllmaterialssubmittedinresponsetothisRFQbecomepropertyoftheOwnerandbecomepublic record,regardlessofwhetherornotProposalisselectedorrejected.Nomaterialswillbereturned toProposers.However,anyProposalsubmittedinresponsetothisRFQshallconstitutea“working document”andshallnotbeconsideredapublicrecorduntilsuchtimethattheSelectionReview Committee announces and publishes each proposer's scores and identifies the Proposer itshall recommend for award to the Owner.

2.6 Confidentiality and Proprietary Data

2.6.1 Proposersareremindedthatwhiletradesecretsandotherproprietaryinformationthey submitinconjunctionwiththisRFQmaynotbesubjecttopublicdisclosure,protections must be claimed by the Proposer at the time ofsubmissionofitsProposal.Proposers should refer to the Louisiana Public Records Law for further clarification.

2.6.2 BysubmittingaSOQ,Proposersunderstandandagreethatanyblanketstatementsthat the entire SOQ is confidential will be disregarded by the Owner. If proprietary or confidential information is submitted with an SOQ,Proposershallpreparealegendas set forth in Section4.4,Tab2ofthisRFQ.Further,toprotectprivilegedorconfidential proprietary information, each page containing such information shall be specifically identified and marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.

2.6.3 Proposers must be prepared to defend the reasons why the material should be held confidential.IfacompetingProposerorotherpersonseeksrevieworcopiesofanother

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Proposer’sconfidentialdata,theOwnerwillnotifytheOwneroftheasserteddataofthe request. If the Owner of theasserteddatadoesnotwanttheinformationdisclosed,it mustagreetodefendandindemnifytheOwnerandholdtheOwnerharmlessagainstall actions or court proceedings that may ensue(includingattorney’sfees),whichseekto ordertheOwnertodisclosetheinformation.IftheOwneroftheasserteddatarefuses to defend, indemnify and hold the Owner harmless, the Owner shall be allowed to disclose the information.

2.6.4 The Owner reserves the right to make anyProposal,includingproprietaryinformation contained therein, available to members of the Owner’s Selection Review Committee responsible for evaluating theProposals,anyoftheOwner’sBoardMember’sorother essentialemployees,Stateagenciesand/orotherorganizations,forthesolepurposeof assisting in evaluation of the Proposal. The Owner shall require said individuals to protect the confidentiality of any specifically identified proprietary information or privileged business information obtained as a result of their participation in these evaluations.

2.6.5 If Proposer’s Proposal contains confidential information, Proposer shall also submit a redacted copy of the Proposal. When submitting the redacted copy, Proposer should clearlymarkthecoverassuch–“REDACTEDCOPY”.Theredactedcopyshouldalsostate which sections or information have been removed.

2.7 Discrepancies, Errors and/or Omissions in this RFQ

Proposers are cautioned andrequiredtocarefullyreviewallrequirementscontainedinthisRFQ.

Proposersshallpromptlyreport,inwriting,anydiscrepancies,errorsand/oromissionsdetectedin this RFQ to the RFQ Coordinator. No Proposer will be entitled to additional compensation or consideration for any discrepancy, error and/oromissioninthisRFQwhetherornotreportedto the RFQ Coordinator.

2.8 Discrepancies, Errors and/or Omissions in SOQ Response

Bysubmittingaproposal,ProposersunderstandandagreethattheOwnerwillnotbeliableforany errors or omissions in SOQs submitted in responsetothisRFQ. Proposerwillnotbeallowedto alter its SOQ after the deadline for submission,exceptunderthefollowingcircumstances:SOQs containing patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical,clerical,ormathematical errors, or errors of unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or servicesmadedirectlyinthecompilationoftheSOQ,maybewithdrawnbytheProposerifclear andconvincingsworn,writtenevidenceofsucherrorsisfurnishedtotheOwnerwithinforty‐eight

(48) hours ofthedeadlineforsubmittingSOQs,excludingSaturdays,Sundays,andlegalholidays.

The Owner, at itsoption,hastherighttorequestclarificationoradditionalinformationfromthe Proposer, but the Owner shall not be constrained by the 48-hour deadline stated above.

2.9 Withdrawal, Modification and Resubmission of SOQ

A Proposer may withdraw or modify a submitted SOQ at any time prior to SOQ submission deadlinebycontactingthePurchasingandProcurementCoordinatorinwriting.Modificationstoa submitted SOQ must be completed prior to SOQ submission date. Withdrawn SOQs may be resubmittedatanytimepriortoSOQsubmissiondeadlinestatedinSection3.0.TheOwner,atits option, has the right to request clarification or additional information from the Proposer.

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3.0 Anticipated Schedule of Activities

BelowistheAnticipatedScheduleofActivitiesforthisProject.Proposerselectionisanticipatedto be completed within the time stated above. SOQs shall remain valid and binding during this period.LPSBreservestherighttomodifytheRFQprocess,andthedatesandtimeslistedbelowas itdeemsnecessary.IftheRFQprocessorthesedates/timesaremodified,allRegisteredProposers will be notified.

EVENT DATE/TIME

1. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT

2. Deadline for Submission of all Inquiries Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT

3. Owner’s Response to Inquiries Monday, August 24, 2026

4. Deadline for Submission of Statement of

Qualifications Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT

5. Selection Review Committee Initial Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6. Evaluation and Ranking of all timely submitted SOQs Tuesday, September 15, 2026

7. Selection Review Committee conducts in-person interviews with the top three Proposers, completes final ranking, enters executive session for discussion, and reconvenes publicly to announce scores and recommend a CMAR.

Friday, September 25, 2026 Time TBD / location LPSS Board Room

8. LPSS Board Meeting to Award Contract Thursday, October 8, 2026

9. Preconstruction Phase Services commences Friday, October 9, 2026

10. Anticipated early-release demolition / advanced work package

November 2026; subject to Owner approval, contract amendment or GMP amendment, required bonds, insurance, permits, and Notice to Proceed.

11. Anticipated commencement of full construction phase services, following completion of demolition phase

December 2026; subject to required contract authorization.

12. Anticipated completion/move-in/Occupy June/July 2028

4.0 Proposal Requirements and Instructions

4.1 Minimum Qualifications of Proposer and SOQ

Proposers must be able to document compliance with the following minimum qualifications in order to be considered for this Project:

4.1.1 The Proposer shall certify that the legal entity executing anycontractemanatingfrom this SOQ is a duly licensed contractor in the Building Construction classification as required by the State of Louisiana.

4.1.2 Aminimumoffive(5)years’experienceasalicensedLouisianacontractorinthemajor classificationofBuildingConstructionforaminimumoffive(5)similarprojects.Similar in this context means newconstructionand/orrenovationofcommercial,educational, governmentaland/orsimilarfacilities,withcost,functionality,size,scaleandcomplexity of projects being comparable to this Project.

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4.1.3 Proposermusthavehadprojectactivitywithinthepastten(10)years.Bothcompleted projects and projects currently in‐progress are acceptable.

4.1.4 IftheProposerisatruejoint‐ventureorothercombinationoftwoormorefirms,eachof thefirmsmustholdtheproperlicenseasrequiredbyLouisianalaw.Iftheproposerisan incorporatedorotherjuridicalentity,saidentitymustholdtheproperlicense.Required duration of licenses is further discussed herein.

4.2 Submission of Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

SOQmustbesubmittedonorbeforethedateandtimespecifiedinSection3.0oftheAnticipated ScheduleofActivitiesatthelocationdescribedintheAdvertisement.ItisProposer’sresponsibility to ensure its SOQissubmittedpriortothedeadline,viamethoddeterminedbyProposerandat Proposer’s cost. Proposals that arefaxed,emailed,orotherwisesubmittedelectronicallywillnot be accepted or considered. Postmarking by the due date will not substitute for actual receipt.

SOQsmustbesubmittedintheformatdescribedbelow,withrequiredinformationineachofthe tabs andAttachmentscompletedinfull.Therequiredinformationshouldbepresentedinaclear and concise manner. The clarity and succinctness of responses will be valued over volume.

4.3 Specific Submission Requirements

Submit one (1) originalSOQ(withoriginalsignatureswhereverrequired)andsix(6)copies,each securely bound. SOQ packets shall conform to the following requirements:

4.3.1 Standard letter‐size pages (8.5” x 11”) only.

4.3.2 Fifty (50) page limit using 10-point minimumfontsize.Apageisdefinedasone8.5”x

11”pageprintedononeside.Printingonbothsidesisconsideredtwopages.Thepage limit excludes the table of contents, cover letter, tabs, dividers, resumes and any Owner‐requested documents included as attachments. All pages should be numbered.

4.3.3 Include one compact disc or thumb drive (USB) with the entire SOQ in searchable, locked Adobe PDF format. Label disctomatchthebounddocuments.Intheeventthe proposalcontainsinformationthattheProposerdeemstobeconfidentialorproprietary, an electronic redacted copy of the proposal should also be included on the disc.

4.3.4 Packagebounddocumentsandcompactdiscorthumbdrive(USB)togetherinasealed package. The outside of the package shall identify the project and contain Proposer’s Louisiana Contractor’s License Number. Clearly identify the original SOQ bound documentstodifferentiateitfromthecopies,astheoriginalmaybecomeanattachment to the Contract.

4.3.5 SOQs shallnotincludeaproposer'sproposedfee,compensation,orgeneralconditions amounts for preconstruction or construction services prior to the selection of a construction management at risk contractor.

4.4 Required Content of SOQ

An SOQ should include eleven (11) tabbed sections containing the following information:

TAB 1: Signed Cover Letter and Proposer Response Form / Acknowledgement of Addenda A signedone‐pagecoverlettertorequestconsiderationandtoclearlyindicatethesinglecontact and authorized representative of the Proposer with mailing address, facsimile number, email address and website. The representative must be authorized under Louisiana law to bind the Proposercontractually.Theauthorizedrepresentativeshallcertifythattheinformationprovidedin responsetothisSOQistrue,accurateandcomplete.Thiscertificationshallbenotarized.Address cover letter to theSolicitationCoordinatoridentifiedinthisSOQ.IncludetheProposerResponse Form / Acknowledgement of Addenda Form (attached asAttachmentI),completelyfilled‐outas

Project: Ovey Comeaux Workforce Innovation Academy Services: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) required, and appropriate signature authorizationdocumentationasreferencedinSection4.5of this RFQ. The latter documents shall not count in the page limit stated herein.

TAB 2: Proprietary Information State if any information contained in the SOQ is being declared proprietary by including the following legend, specifying the section(s) of his Proposal sought to be restrictedinaccordance with the conditions of the legend:

“The data contained in page(s) ____of thisProposalhavebeensubmittedinconfidenceand containtradesecretsand/orprivilegedorconfidentialinformationandsuchdatashallonlybe disclosedforevaluationpurposes,providedthatifacontractisawardedtothisProposerasa resultoforinconnectionwiththesubmissionofthisProposal,theOwnershallhavetheright touseordisclosethedatathereintotheextentprovidedintheContract.Thisrestrictiondoes not limit the Owner’s right to use or disclose data obtained from any source, including the Proposer, without restrictions.”

TAB 3: Executive Summary ProvideabriefsummaryoftheSOQscontents,emphasizinganyuniqueaspectsorstrengthsofthe SOQ. The Executive Summary should be limited to three (3) pages.

TAB 4: Business Organization and History of the Firm Provide a narrative on the history of the firm including years in business and the depth of resources to provide PreconstructionandConstructionManagementatRiskservices.Explainthe sizeofyourfirm,includingofficelocationsandthelegalstructure.Iftheproposerisajointventure orincludespartnersorkeysub‐consultantsorsub‐contractorsaspartoftheCMAR,pleaseexplain the relationships of the parties.

T4.1 Arbitration/Litigation Proceedings

Identify any and all disciplinary proceedings, lawsuits, mediations and/or arbitration proceedingsthatProposerand,ifaJointVentureorapartnership,theentitiessaidJoint Venture or Partnership were a party to that were filed within the last five (5) years.

Proposer will provide a description of the facts, circumstances, and outcomes of each.

T4.2 Disclosure of Conflicts Disclose any financial or legalconflictsofinterest,whetherexistingorpotential,which mayaffecttheevaluationofitsSOQortheProposer'sperformanceofservicesrequired under the Agreement if the Proposer is selected as Pre-construction /Construction Manager at Risk.

Specifically, Proposers must discloseanyrelationshipProposer,itsparentorsubsidiary, its current or former owners, officers, directors, employees, members of Proposer’s team and/or others affiliated with Proposerhaveorinthepasthavehadwith:(1)any SelectionReviewCommitteememberidentifiedinSection5.1;(2)anyfirmsandentities on LPSB’s Project Team; (3) any LPSB’s Board Members; or (4) anyone who has a contractorotherrelationshipwithacurrentorformerLPSBemployeeorrelativeofsaid employee who is or was significantly involved in the organization, preparation, or administration of this RFQ or otherwise is in a position to significantly affect the selectionoftheCMARcontractoreitherthroughadecision-makingcapacityorthrougha review process.

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Proposers are advised that contractorsofpublicentitiesmay,incertaincircumstances, bedeemedpublicemployeesasdefinedbytheLouisianaCodeofGovernmentalEthics (“EthicsCode”).Proposersareresponsiblefordeterminingthattherewillbenoconflict orviolationoftheEthicsCodeifawardedtheContract.Ethicsissuesareinterpretedby the Louisiana Board of Ethics, and all potential conflicts shall be resolved with the Louisiana Board of Ethics prior to seeking a contract. The Board of Ethics for Public Employeesislocatedat617NorthThirdStreet,LaSalleBuilding,10ᵗʰFloor,BatonRouge, LA 70802; telephone number (225) 219-5600; toll free at 1-800-842-6630.

T4.3 References T4.3.1 Provide the name, address and telephone number of no more than three (3) project owners to act as references for the Proposer with whom the Proposer has worked within the last five (5) years. Identify the project(s), location(s), and services performed.

T4.3.2 Provide the name, address and telephone number of no more than three (3) design professionals to act as references for the Proposer or persons currently employed by the Proposer with whom Proposer has worked within the last five

(5) years. Identify the project(s), location(s), and services performed.

T4.3.3 Provide the name, address and telephone number of no more than three (3) Program Managers, if any were involved in referenced projects, to act as references for the Proposer or persons currently employed by the Proposer with whom Proposer has worked within the last five (5) years. Identify the project(s), location(s), and services performed.

T4.3.4 In providing the references, Proposer consents to the owner contacting Proposer's references for the purpose of evaluating Proposer’s qualifications.

TAB 5: Organizational Structure This section of the SOQ should contain the following information and data:

T5.1 If the Proposer is a corporation, provide thefollowing information:

T5.1.1 Date of incorporation.

T5.1.2 Place of incorporation and principal place of business.

T5.1.3 Officers and Directors (include position, address and telephone number).

T5.1.4 Affiliates, partner corporations, and subsidiaries.

T5.2 If the Proposer is a general or limited partnership,provide the following information:

T5.2.1 General Partners (include address and telephone number).

T5.2.2 Limited Partners, if applicable (include address and telephone number).

T5.3 If the Proposer is a joint venture, providethe following information:

T5.3.1 Date of formation.

T5.3.2 Name and address of each venture partner.

T5.3.3 Principals of each venture partner.

T5.3.4 Venture partner holding the majority interest in the venture and its percentage of interest.

T5.3.5 The Proposer shall include a copy of the Joint Venture agreement as an attachment to the proposal. Such attachment shall not count in the page limit stated herein.

T5.4 If the Proposer is a limited liability corporation,provide the following information:

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T5.4.1 Date of formation.

T5.4.2 Name and address of each member.

T5.4.3 Name and address of managing member(s).

T5.5 If the Proposer is not a corporation, general or limited partnership, orjointventure,please identify the type of business entity and provide any pertinent including at a minimum:

T5.5.1 Date of formation.

T5.5.2 Name and address of each member.

T5.5.3 Name and address of managing member(s).

T5.6 Provide the total number of employees (divided into full‐time and part‐time); and if sole proprietor, so state this.

T5.6.1 Certify that the entity signing anycontractemanatingfromthisSOQisaduly licensedcontractorintheBuildingConstructionclassificationasrequiredbythe State of Louisiana.

TAB 6: Safety This section of the SOQ shall contain the following information and data and shall be referenced to project examples listed under TAB 9:

T6.1 Safety Program Description including:

T6.1.1 Name and Qualifications of Safety Officer.

T6.1.2 Narrative description of program.

T6.1.3 Training and safety education programs used.

T6.1.4 Maintenance of your firm's safety statistics.

T6.1.5 Organization chart showing relationship of safety officer to senior management of Proposer's organization.

T6.2 Safety Record including:

T6.2.1 Man hours worked.

T6.2.2 EMR rate and OSHA recordable rates.

T6.2.3 Describe any OSHA violations and actions taken to correct and lessons learned.

TAB 7: Surety and Insurance Requirements This Section of the SOQ shall contain the following information and data:

T7.1 IdentificationoftheProposer’sSurety.TheSuretyorinsurancecompanyidentifiedshallbe currentlylicensedtodobusinessinthestateofLouisianaandontheU.S.Departmentof the Treasury Financial ManagementServicelistofapprovedbondingcompanieswhichis publishedannuallyintheFederalRegister,orbyaLouisianadomiciledinsurancecompany withatleastanA-ratinginthelatestprintingoftheA.M.Best'sKeyRatingGuidetowrite individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders'surplusasshownintheA.M.Best's Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is licensed to write surety bonds.

T7.2 The Proposer shall submit a bonding commitment letter from the surety identified in sectionT7.1,datedwithinthirty(30)daysoftheSOQduedate,fromasuretyauthorized to do business in Louisiana confirming the Proposer's ability to provide payment and performance bonds equivalent to the maximum estimated Project cost.

T7.3 TheProposershouldexaminetheinsurancerequirementsshownintheattachedContract, (See Exhibit B to Attachment F) and shall provide an insurance certificate evidencing

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Proposer's liability coverage with minimum limits as required in the attached proposed Contract.

TAB 8: Experience of Key Personnel of PCM and CMAR Team(s) and Staffing Plan This Section of the SOQ should contain the following information and data:

T8.1Preconstruction Manager (PCM) OrganizationalChart T8.1.1 Proposer Shall submit a summary description of the Preconstruction

ManagementTeam.Includesummarydescriptionsofkeyteammembers,their experienceandqualifications,andhowtheyhaveworkedtogetherinthepast and plan to work together on this project to create value to the Owner.

T8.1.2 Proposershallsubmitadetailedorganizationalchartidentifyingtheindividuals whom the Proposer proposes to perform the services required under the Agreement. Any firms or individuals proposed to be subcontracted to the Proposer shall be clearly noted as such.

T8.1.3 The organizational chart shall be accompanied by a narrative summary indicating theexperience,qualifications,duties,thefunctionalresponsibilities, and the designated authority of each individual on the chart.

T8.1.4 Proposer shall present a monthly proposed man‐hourstaffingplanconsistent withthePreliminaryProjectSchedule,forthedurationofthephase.Rolesfor Key Personnelandtheirinvolvementshallbehighlightedanddefined.Staffing plan shall respond to the PCM scope of work defined herein.

T8.1.5 Identify thePreconstructionservicesthatPCMintendstosubcontract,if any. Any firms or individualsproposedtobesubcontractedtoProposer shall be named and clearly noted as such, and Proposer shall identify the relevant experience and qualifications relating totheworkthatsaid subcontractorswouldperformifProposerisawardedthecontract.T8.1.6 Identifytherelationshipsofanypartner,JointVentureorothervendorto PCMintendedtoparticipateontheprojectindirectrelationshiptoOwner and Architect. Any firms or individuals proposed to be in such direct relationships shall be named and clearly noted as such.

T8.2 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) OrganizationalChart T8.2.1 Proposershallsubmitadetailedorganizationalchartidentifyingtheindividuals whom the Proposer proposes to perform the services required under the Agreement. Any firms or individuals proposed to be subcontracted to the Proposer shall be clearly noted as such.

T8.2.2 The organizational chart shall be accompanied by a narrative summary indicating the duties, the functional responsibilities, and the designated authority of each individual on the chart.

T8.2.3 Proposer shall present a monthly proposed man‐hourstaffingplanconsistent with the Preliminary Project Schedule. Roles for Key Personnel and their involvementshallbehighlightedanddefined.Staffingplanshallrespondtothe scope description involving management of all phases to be delivered.

T8.2.4 Identify the relationships of any partner, Joint Venture or other vendor to CMAR intended to participate on the project in direct relationship to Owner and Architect. Any firms or individuals proposed in such direct relationships shall be named and clearly noted as such.

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T8.3 Key Personnel For each person identified as Key Personnel by theProposer,thefollowinginformation should be provided in resume format:

T8.3.1 Name and title.

T8.3.2 Project responsibilities and roles.

T8.3.3 Educational background.

T8.3.4 Professional registrations and memberships T8.3.5 Years of relevant experience and qualifications T8.3.6 Relevant project experience and qualifications

TAB 9: Experience on Similar Projects This Section of the SOQ addresses the Proposer’s related experience:

T9.1 Experience Constructing Major Commercial, Educational or Governmental Construction Projects. Describe the Proposer's experience in the last five (5) years on any new construction and/or renovation of commercial, educational, governmental or similar facilities projects with size, scale and complexity being comparable to this Project.

T9.1.1 Project name, location, description, size and cost.

T9.1.2 Date of actual construction start and actual substantial completion compared to planned start and planned completion; explain variances.

T9.1.3 Original construction budget, final construction cost: explain variances.

T9.1.4 Change orders.

T9.1.4.1 Number of Change Orders and dollar amounts.

T9.1.4.2 Categories of change.

T9.1.4.2.1 Owner scope change.

T9.1.4.2.2 Field conditions.

T9.1.4.2.3 Other (describe).

T9.1.5 Owner and any other key project team members (include name, address and telephone number).

T9.1.6 Services performed by the Proposer or persons currently employed by the Proposer as well as the Proposer's office performing the work (if applicable).

T9.1.7 Architect of record (include name, address, and telephone number).

T9.1.8 Any awards, recognition, or communications related to the project.

T9.1.9 Personnel who workedontheprojectwhoarebeingproposedforthisProject.

Provide a Matrix of Projects and Key Personnel to demonstrate when theKey Personnel have worked together on other projects of similar scope and scale.

T9.2 Specifically identify any litigation, mediation or arbitration related to or arising from the referenced project(s),includingdescriptionoffinaloutcomeorifstillpending,description of current status.

TAB 10: Management Approach and Services T10.1 TheProposershallprovideadetailednarrativeofthemanagementapproachthatwillbe used for the Project.