South Enoree WW Program CMAR RFP 072226.pdf

RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES

Purchasing Department 561 Mauldin Road

Greenville, South Carolina 29607

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK SERVICES FOR

SOUTH ENOREE WASTEWATER PROGRAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction

2.0 General Information for Proposers

3.0 Proposal Submittal Requirements

4.0 Selection Process and Award

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Proposal Affidavit Appendix 2 – CMAR Contractor Preconstruction Services Proposed Fee Appendix 3 – CMAR Contractor Construction Phase Services Proposed Fee Appendix 4 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor – AIA Document A133 – 2019 Appendix 5 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction – AIA Document A201 – 2017

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E-Procurement NOTE: All formal ReWa solicitations will be conducted through the online ReWa Bid Management Portal hosted by PlanetBids System (PB SystemTM). Vendors wishing to receive bid alert notices or participate in this solicitation must register.

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Public Notice

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is soliciting proposal packages for Construction Management at Risk Services (Preconstruction and Construction) for a South Enoree Wastewater Program (Program) from a Contractor (CMAR) whose combination of experience and personnel will provide timely professional services to ReWa.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) document, addenda, clarifications, and all other related information will be posted on ReWa’s PlanetBids portal. Each CMAR proposer is responsible for checking this website to obtain the latest information.

ReWa intends to enter into a preconstruction services contract with the selected Proposer pursuant to the information contained in this RFP. Following completion of preconstruction services, ReWa intends to enter into a construction services contract with the selected Proposer if mutual agreement is reached on one or more Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals for the Project. This solicitation does not limit the project to a single GMP or a fixed scope of work. At the Owner’s sole discretion additional GMPs may be issued to incorporate additional, or modify the presented, work packages as the project progresses. These subsequent GMPs will be negotiated and integrated into the contract through formal amendments or modifications.

1.2 South Enoree Wastewater Program Objective

ReWa is a special purpose district created in 1925 in Greenville, South Carolina. Its mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by transforming wastewater into renewable resources through responsible and innovative solutions. ReWa provides wastewater collection and treatment services to more than 150,000 customers in Greenville County and portions of Spartanburg, Laurens, Pickens, and Anderson Counties. ReWa owns and maintains 9 Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF), over 400 miles of pipelines, 89 pump stations, and receives wastewater from multiple independent sewer collection entities.

The South Enoree Wastewater Program is a multi-phase effort to address immediate operational needs at the Durbin Creek WRRF, evaluate opportunities to increase treatment capacities using existing facilities, and determine a long-term wastewater service strategy for the South Enoree Basin.

The Program includes study, evaluation, piloting, design, permitting, and construction to support phased implementation based on ReWa decision-making, Board authorization, regulatory occurrence, and funding availability. This program will utilize the CMAR project delivery method through all phases.

1.3 Individual Project Descriptions

The Program includes 3 initial phases. Project details are as follows:

1. Durbin Creek WRRF Process Improvements.

The first phase of the Program is to restore capacity and enhance performance at Durbin

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Creek WRRF without the need for major construction. The scope of this phase for the CMAR includes preconstruction and construction phase services for the following:

a. Automation of the existing step feed system

b. Rehab of the ferric chloride feed system, including new storage tank and new dosing pump skids

c. Improvements to the Primary Sludge Pump Station to include HVAC replacement, primary sludge grinder replacement, architectural improvements, and other miscellaneous improvements

d. Replacement of the TWAS Blend Tank platform

e. Lower Equalization Basin concrete repairs

f. Final Clarifier drain valve replacement

g. Replacement of pneumatic valve actuators with electric actuators for all filter valves

Preconstruction phase services are described in AIA A133 and include, but are not limited to consultations throughout detailed design, project schedule updates, phased construction strategies, cost estimates, procurement, constructability and operational considerations, value engineering, an open-book Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal, and GMP negotiations.

Upon the Owner’s acceptance of the Construction Manager’s GMP proposal, the Construction Manager will proceed with construction of the improvements outlined above.

2. Durbin Creek WRRF Process Optimization Upgrade.

The second phase of the Program focuses on maximizing existing infrastructure and site constraints to provide additional capacity to the Durbin Creek WRRF. This includes an alternatives analysis, pilot selection, pilot operation, updating the alternatives analysis, and issuing a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to SCDES. Technologies being considered include, densification, primary filters, CREW Carbon, membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR), and Mobile Organic Biofilm.

The scope of this phase for the CMAR includes preconstruction phase services throughout conceptual design described in AIA A133 including, but not limited to, consultations throughout the alternatives evaluation, project schedule updates, phased construction strategies, cost estimates, GMP development and negotiations based on conceptual design, procurement, and value engineering. Construction phase services for the CMAR include pilot setup, pilot operation, and input on the final alternatives evaluation.

Upon approval of the PER by SCDES, the CMAR will provide preconstruction services during detailed design and construction phase services for the Process Optimization Upgrade project and the selected alternatives.

3. South Enoree Basin Long-Term Service Plan.

The third phase of the Program is to evaluate long-term wastewater service strategies for the South Enoree basin, including evaluating the expansion of Durbin Creek WRRF versus building a new greenfield Enoree River WRRF, with the objective of providing a clear, board-level recommendation.

The scope of this phase for the CMAR will include preconstruction phase services described in AIA A133 and input on the comparison between expanding Durbin Creek WRRF versus building a new Enoree River WRRF. Services include, but are not limited to, consultations throughout the study phase, project schedule updates, phased construction strategies, cost estimates for each alternative, procurement, value engineering, providing feedback on the overall Program approach, constructability and operational considerations, and attending

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The CMAR will provide preconstruction and construction phase services to build either an expansion of Durbin Creek WRRF or a new Enoree River WRRF after the comparison is complete.

1.4 Budget

It is ReWa’s intention to move forward with the listed projects. In the unusual situation when funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, The ReWa Procurement Code provides an option that the contract may be canceled at no additional cost to ReWa.

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2.0 General Information for Proposers

This RFP provides the Proposers with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit a proposal for consideration by ReWa to satisfy a need for preconstruction and construction services to be provided by a CMAR Contractor.

2.1 Additional Information: Proposers requiring additional information shall submit their requests for additional information and clarifications via PlanetBids and include specific references to the RFP, and associated attachments, as appropriate, to provide context for the request. Proposers are advised that responses to requests for information and clarifications will only be official and binding when issued in a formal written addendum to the RFP.

Requests for additional information and clarifications must be received no later than the Deadline for Proposer Questions as indicated in Section 2.24 of this RFP. Questions regarding PlanetBids should be directed to Stephanie Selman at 864-299-4000 ext. 274 or via e-mail at stephanies@re-wa.org. No other staff members at ReWa are to be contacted regarding this solicitation.

If a Proposer discovers any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other error in the RFP or any document attached to, incorporated into or referenced by the RFP, they shall notify the Owner of such error in writing and request modification or clarification of the document as outlined above.

2.2 Discussion/Negotiation: Notwithstanding the conferences/meetings noted herein, during the period following issuance of this RFP and prior to final award of the Contract, the Proposers shall not discuss this procurement with any party except the parties specifically designated in this solicitation. Accordingly, the Proposers shall not attempt to discuss with or attempt to negotiate with any representative of ReWa any aspect of the procurement without prior approval of ReWa’s Purchasing Department responsible for the procurement.

2.3 Pre-Proposal Conference Call: A Pre-Proposal Conference Call is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00am EST, It is recommended that all Proposers attend the Pre-Proposal Conference Call. However, attendance is not mandatory. Email stephanies@re-wa.org for a link to the Webex meeting.

Voluntary site visits of the Durbin Creek WRRF with ReWa staff may be accommodated the week of August 10, 2026, upon request. Proposers wishing to perform site visits are asked to submit their request per the requirements of Section 2.1 of the RFP. Please provide a minimum notice of 48 hours for ReWa to accommodate such requests. Directions and site access protocols will be provided prior to site visits.

2.4 Costs Incurred by Proposer: ReWa will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by any Proposer in the preparation of its proposal in response to this RFP, nor for the presentation of its proposal and/or participation in any discussions or negotiations.

2.5 Assignment: The successful Proposer is prohibited from assigning to a third party his/her contract based on this RFP and any resulting contract. Any such assignment shall not be recognized by ReWa unless prior written authorization is given by ReWa.

2.6 Award: ReWa intends to award a Preconstruction Services Contract to the responsive and responsible Proposer determined to be most advantageous to ReWa, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth herein. ReWa reserves the right to reject any mailto:stephanies@re-wa.org mailto:stephanies@re-wa.org

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South Enoree Wastewater Program and all proposals received, and in all cases, ReWa shall be the sole judge as to whether a proposal has or has not satisfactorily met the requirements of this RFP.

2.7 Misrepresentation: If any Proposer knowingly makes a misrepresentation in submitting information to the Owner, or fails to provide all required information, or provides information that is misleading, such misrepresentation, omission or misleading information will be sufficient grounds to reject the Proposer’s submittal, to rescind a previously issued invitation to propose, or for rejection of a Proposal submitted as a result of this selection process.

2.8 Basis for Acceptance/Conflict of Interest: Any submittal made shall be accepted by ReWa, on the basis that the proposal is made in good faith without fraud, collusion or connection of any kind with any other company for the same work; that the Proposer is competing solely on its own behalf without connection or obligation to any undisclosed person, firm or corporation; that no other person, firm or corporation shall have any interest in the resulting contract; that no officer, agent or employee of ReWa is financially interested in the contract, that the company is fully informed in regard to all provisions of the RFP, including and without limitation, the scope of work, contract documents, the time for performance of the work, and the provisions with respect to bonds or other security, and insurance.

2.9 Binding Effect: Any resulting contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their authorized successors and assigns.

2.10 Existing Conditions: Each Proposer shall fully acquaint himself/herself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of the work under the conditions of this RFP. The failure or omission of a Proposer to acquaint himself/herself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve him/her of any obligation with respect to this RFP or to any resulting contract.

2.11 Intent to Perform: It is the intent and purpose of ReWa that this RFP promotes competition.

It is the Proposer's responsibility to advise ReWa’s Contact Representative immediately of any language, requirements, etc., or combinations thereof, that inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source.

2.12 Proposal Preparation: Proposals shall provide straightforward and concise descriptions, with emphasis given to the completeness and clarity of content. If submittal includes information that is above and beyond the specific information requested in the RFP, such information shall be included as a separate appendix to the submittal.

Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind the Proposer to its provisions and include the Proposer’s South Carolina Contractor’s License Number, or a statement about the Proposer’s ability to acquire one in a timely fashion consistent with the Project’s construction schedule, and Federal Identification Number.

Each Proposer shall submit a fully executed Proposal Affidavit, included under Appendix 1 with his/her Proposal.

2.13 Execution and Submission of Proposals: All Proposals shall be executed and submitted electronically via PlanetBids.

2.14 Receipt of Proposals: Any proposals received after the scheduled closing date and time shall be immediately disqualified.

All Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 calendar days.

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2.15 Number of Proposals: Only electronically submitted proposals via the supplier portal will be accepted. No other distribution of Proposals will be made by the Proposer. Each proposal page shall be numbered for ease of reference. Large files may need to be split into separate attachments.

2.16 Discussion with Responsive Proposers: Discussions may be conducted with the responsive Proposers who submit Proposals for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of a Proposer’s proposal. All Proposers, whose submittal, in ReWa’s sole judgment, needs clarification, shall be accorded such an opportunity.

2.17 Interview: ReWa reserves the right to conduct interviews with any or all Proposers. Any Proposer or Proposers may be requested to make a presentation, at their own expense, to ReWa’s offices after the RFP opening. Such presentations are one of the methods used to provide an opportunity for the Proposers to further clarify their Proposals and to ensure a thorough mutual understanding. If required, ReWa shall schedule the time and location.

2.18 Ownership of Material: Ownership of all data, material and documentation originated and prepared for ReWa pursuant to the RFP and any resulting contract shall belong exclusively to ReWa.

2.19 Prohibition of Gratuities: Prohibits offering to any public official or public employee any compensation, including a promise of future employment, to influence his action, vote, opinion or judgment as a public official or public employee or such public official solicits or accepts such compensation to influence his action, vote, opinion or judgment under penalty of law.

2.20 Public Access to Procurement Information: No such documents or other documents relating to this procurement shall be presented or made otherwise available to any other person or organization until after award. Commercial or financial information obtained in response to the RFP that is privileged and confidential shall not be disclosed. Such privileged and confidential information includes information that, if disclosed, might cause harm to the competitive position of the Proposer supplying the information.

All Proposers shall visibly mark as "Confidential" each part of their proposal which they consider to contain proprietary information, ALL UNMARKED PAGES SHALL BE SUBJECT

TO RELEASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH UNDER THE

SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

Privileged and confidential information is defined as "information in specific detail not customarily released to the general public, the release of which might cause harm to the competitive position of the party supplying the information." The examples of such information provided in the statute are:

1) Customer list;

2) Design recommendations and identification of prospective problem areas under the RFP;

3) Design concepts, including methods and procedures;

4) Biographical data on key employees of the Proposer.

NOTE: Marking your entire submittal confidential/proprietary is not in conformance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

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2.21 Verbal Comments: Verbal comments by or discussions with ReWa relative to this solicitation cannot add, delete or modify any written provision. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, an addendum shall be provided to all Proposers who received the original RFP.

2.22 Best and Final Offer: ReWa reserves the right to conduct discussions with a Proposer or Proposers for the purpose of obtaining “best and final offers” pertaining to this Proposal.

ReWa also reserves the right to conduct negotiations with the selected Proposer for the purpose of obtaining the “best and final offer” pertaining to the GMP. To obtain best and final offers from Proposers, ReWa may schedule interviews with and/or request clarification from a Proposer or Proposers.

2.23 Project Scope, Purpose, and Intent: The project scope, purpose, and intent are defined in Appendix 4, Article 1.1.1.

2.24 Project Schedule: Projected design and construction milestone dates are outlined in Appendix 4, Article 1.1.4. ReWa reserves the right to adjust this timetable as deemed necessary.

The schedule for this Request for Proposals is as follows:

Event Date Issuance of RFP July 22, 2026 Pre-Proposal Conference Call August 10, 2026 at 10:00am Voluntary Site Visits Week of August 10, 2026 Deadline for Proposer Questions August 17, 2026 at 5:00pm Proposal Submission Deadline August 24, 2026 at 2:00pm Interviews (if conducted) Week of September 14, 2026 Award of Preconstruction Services Contract (ReWa Board Meeting)

October 26, 2026

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3.0 Proposal Submittal Requirements

The required submittal information listed below shall be included with each proposal and in the order shown. Each section shall be clearly labeled, with pages numbered.

Proposals shall be limited to 20 pages. A page is defined as a single side of an 8.5 x 11-inch piece of paper which includes words, figures, tables, graphics, etc. Larger pages, a maximum of 11x17 inch, may be provided, however, may only contain figures or graphics which cannot otherwise be easily presented on 8.5 x 11-inch format.

The font shall be no smaller than 10 point. The following is a list of items which will not be included in page counts:

1. Cover Letter – Executive Summary

2. Table of Contents

3. Cover pages or Tab Divider pages that do not contain content essential to the RFP.

4. Gantt Chart Preconstruction or Construction Schedules

5. Resumes (limit two pages per person)

6. List of exceptions, comments, or questions for the Agreement, General Conditions, or requirements listed in the RFP (Tab 8)

7. List of insurance information (if any) the Proposer recommends as part of the Project (Tab 9)

8. Proposal Affidavit

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To be considered, electronic packages will need to be uploaded into ReWa’s PlanetBids site link:

https://rewaonline.org/for-business-and-industry/vendors by August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Proposal Packages shall be in the following format:

3.1 Tab 1: Cover Letter – Executive Summary

In one page, summarize the Proposer’s key points of the submittal and the Proposer’s understanding of the services required. The Cover Letter shall be signed by the person in the Proposer’s firm who is authorized to negotiate terms, render binding decisions, and commit the firm’s resources.

3.2 Tab 2: Table of Contents

3.3 Tab 3: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Each Proposer shall submit a summary of their qualifications, methodology, and experience as requested below.

A. Non-Point Rating Items https://rewaonline.org/for-business-and-industry/vendors

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1) Debarment Status – With submission of an SOQ, the Contractor shall certify that neither it nor any affiliated entity is currently debarred from submitting bids or has otherwise agreed not to submit bids on contracts with any government or business entity. If the Contractor experiences a material change in its debarment status after the SOQ is submitted and prior to the award of the contract for the Project, the Contractor shall notify the Owner of the change in writing at the time the change occurs or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable. If at any time during the evaluation process the Contractor is debarred as described above, it will be considered grounds to reject the Contractor’s submittal.

2) Contractor’s License – The Contractor must provide a copy of their valid South Carolina Contractor’s License, or provide a statement indicating they are able to acquire one in a timely fashion consistent with the Project’s schedule. The Contractor’s South Carolina License must have a Water & Sewer Plants Classification Group #5 (i.e. WP5).

3) Statement of Offeror’s Ability to Provide Performance and Payment Bond – A 100% payment bond and performance bond will be required from the selected Offeror prior to executing a contract for construction. As a mandatory minimum requirement, the Offeror must have the ability to obtain a performance and payment bond in the amount of the contract. Offeror shall provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of Offeror’s surety company (or agent) verifying the Offeror’s bonding limit. Any Offeror who fails to meet this mandatory minimum requirement will be considered nonresponsive and will not be considered further by the Owner in this Procurement process. The surety shall be a company authorized to conduct business in the State of South Carolina with a minimum A. M. Best rating of A++. Letters indicating “unlimited” bonding capability are not acceptable.

4) Project Resumes – The minimum water/wastewater experience requirement in order to be considered is successful completion in the last ten (10) years of at least three (3) water or wastewater treatment plant upgrade or expansion projects, with at least one (1) of those projects being delivered using a collaborative delivery method (Progressive Design-Build or CMAR). Each project should have included installation of major process equipment (e.g. screening, pumping, aeration, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems) and supporting piping, electrical and control systems. For each submitted project resume, Contractor should list the proposed project team members who were involved in that project.

B. Point Rating Items

1) Project Performance

a. Project Performance/Schedule and Budget – Provide data on Contractor’s ability to meet scheduled completion dates and project budgets.

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b. Project Performance/Collaborative Delivery – Evaluation of collaborative project delivery approach will place emphasis on the contractor’s level of experience, approach and success using collaborative project delivery methods.

Preference will be given to contractors who have demonstrated significant experience, ingenuity, transparency, and collaborative approaches using CMAR or Design-Build project delivery methodologies. Provide examples of preconstruction services including: construction cost estimating and preparing plans to maintain WTP/WWTP operations throughout the construction period, and optimizing project delivery for effective use of varying project funding sources.

c. Project Performance/References – Provide client reference information with knowledge of the Contractor’s work on the project. At a minimum provide contact name, organization, address, phone number and e-mail. The Owner reserves the right to contact any party it deems appropriate and by submitting a proposal, the Contractor releases the Owner and any references from all liability concerning this exchange of information.

2) Personnel Qualifications/Experience – Provide Project Staffing Plan, including resumes for the proposed project manager(s), project scheduler(s), estimator(s), and superintendent(s) as well as current and forecasted workloads of project assignment(s) occurring during the timeframe of this project. Each resume must demonstrate experience on projects of similar size, nature, and scope.

3) Safety Performance – Provide safety data for comparison to current OSHA 300 log data and insurance industry standards.

3.4 Tab 4: Preconstruction Services – Project Understanding and Approach A. Tab 4A: Scope of Work and Consultation Services Using Appendix 4, Article 3.1

1) Propose recommended revisions to the minimum Scope of Work that the Proposer feels would be advantageous to ReWa based on the Owner’s program and milestone dates (Appendix 4, Articles 1.1.1 and 1.1.4, respectively). Provide an estimate of the associated costs for any recommended revisions to the scope.

Provide a detailed narrative of the services, meetings and interactions that are proposed in the CMAR Contractor’s proposed Scope of Work.

2) Identify methods and approaches that will be used to promote collaboration between the CMAR Contractor, the Engineer, and ReWa. Describe the methods utilized to track preconstruction services work progress, workload, budgets, and deadlines.

3) Describe the approach that will be used to develop the GMP along with the appropriate levels and types of contingencies recommended. Items that affect the Project’s timely completion shall be identified, as well as the approach that will be used to mitigate them throughout preconstruction as well as the level of design completion required for various contingency options.

For reference, Appendices 4 and 5 include the Agreement and General Conditions for the Contract for Preconstruction Services.

B. Tab 4B: Construction Scheduling Provide any recommendations for accelerating or fast-track scheduling, or phased construction for this project. This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 1.1.5.

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This initial scheduling information submitted by the Proposers will be used to assess the quality of the Proposer’s scheduling methods and formats used for developing and presenting project construction schedules during the preconstruction phase.

C. Tab 4C: Construction Cost Estimating As an important element of the preconstruction scope of work, the selected Proposer will be required to develop construction cost estimates as outlined in Appendix 4, Article 3.1.6.

Provide information that can be used to assess the Proposer’s qualifications, estimating tools, methods, assumptions, and formats to be used for developing and presenting estimates, including examples of typical open-book cost documentation the CMAR Contractor will provide to ReWa. Describe approach to demonstrate how any CMAR Contractor self-performance is the best value to ReWa, and methods that the open-book cost documentation will facilitate ReWa and Engineer to collaborate with CMAR and mitigate key contingency items throughout the design progression. Annotations describing information presented are recommended.

D. Tab 4D: Subcontracting Plan Provide approach for Subcontracting Plan including recommendations on packaging of key trade packages and work components which will be self-performed and work components that will be subcontracted.

3.5 Tab 5: Preconstruction Services Fee

Provide the following:

A. Using the form provided in Appendix 2, provide the proposed Preconstruction Services Fee for the minimum scope of work outlined in Appendix 4, Articles 3.1 and 3.2, as well as the additional fee for the recommended revisions to the minimum scope of work by the Proposer (refer to Tab 4A instructions, Paragraph A.1). This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 5.1.1.

B. Using the form provided in Appendix 2, provide the CMAR Contractor Hourly Billing Rates for preconstruction services. This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 5.1.2.

C. The Contractor shall submit a fee breakdown indicating the number of staff-hours and expenses that are estimated for the preconstruction services.

3.6 Tab 6: Construction Services – Project Understanding and Approach

Using Appendix 4, Article 3.3 as the minimum guidelines for responsibilities expected of the CMAR Contractor during the construction phase, provide the following:

A. Provide a detailed narrative describing the CMAR Contractor’s approach to project management inclusive of a description of how interaction with the Engineer’s and ReWa’s representatives will be accomplished. ReWa requires that project management duties throughout the Construction Phase be provided through an onsite team. The intent of this requirement is for the CMAR Contractor to have personnel onsite that have the authority to make final decisions in a timely and effective manner on behalf of the CMAR Contractor.

B. Provide a proposed site management plan for Project, including the CMAR Contractor’s approach to manage and oversee work on multiple, separated, sites and ensuring the ability to maintain facility operations throughout the construction phase.

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3.7 Tab 7: Construction Services – Contractor’s Fee and Project Base Estimate A. Refer to Tables 1 and 2 in Appendix 3 and insert the values requested

1) For Table 1, insert the proposed Contractor’s Fee markups for both Work to be self- performed and Work to be subcontracted (expressed as a percentage of overhead and profit of the Cost of the Work). This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 6.1.2.

2) For Table 2, insert the estimated percentages of Cost of Work to be self-performed and subcontracted based on approach outlined in Tab 4E.

B. Proposers shall provide genuine markup and are cautioned against submitting unrealistically low values as an effort to obtain a more favorable rating from the Selection Committee. It is expected that the markup provided by the Proposer in Appendix 3 will be used as a basis for developing the GMP Proposal. This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 6.1.2.

3.8 Tab 8: Acceptance of Agreement and General Conditions

The standard AIA Documents Appendix 4 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor – AIA Document A133 – 2019, and Appendix 5 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction – AIA Document A201 – 2017 have been modified for this RFP. This Agreement, combined with the Contract Documents as defined in the Agreement, will constitute the Contract between the selected Proposer and the Owner. Terms used in this RFP shall have the same meanings as those terms defined in the Agreement and General Conditions.

In this section, list any exception taken to the Agreement or General Conditions or other requirements listed in this RFP. The RFP section must be referenced where exception is taken, a description of the exception, and the proposed alternative, if any. The Agreement and all terms and conditions, General Conditions and other requirements of this RFP shall be deemed accepted by the Offeror unless exceptions are made to the same in accordance with this Tab 8. If the Proposer has no exceptions to the Agreement, then the Proposer shall include a signed and dated written statement in the Proposal that Proposer has no exceptions to the Agreement attached to the RFP.

At any time prior to execution of the Agreement, the Owner reserves the right to add or modify the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Contract Documents. The selected Proposer will be given the opportunity to take exception to any additional or modified term or condition in the same manner as set forth in the Proposal Requirements.

3.9 Tab 9: Other Agreement Articles

Provide any insurance information (if any), including recommended coverage limits, that the Proposer recommends as part of this project in addition to insurance requirements listed as part of this RFP. This will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 14.3.1.6.

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4.0 Selection Process and Award

4.1 Evaluation, Selection, and Approval

A. Evaluation: Proposals shall be evaluated by a Selection Team comprised of ReWa staff.

B. Selection and Approval:

1. Mandatory Responsiveness Requirements. To be eligible for selection, a proposal must meet the following criteria: (a) submitted by a Proposer who has attended the mandatory pre-proposal conference call, (b) timely received from a Proposer;

(c) inclusive of a properly signed cover letter and affidavit by a person legally able to bind the Proposer; (d) responsive to this RFP.

2. Evaluation Criteria. Proposals will be evaluated according to the criteria listed and the best interests of ReWa:

Criteria Points

Mandatory Responsiveness according to Section 4.1.B.1 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Cover Letter (Tab 1) Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Statement of Qualifications (Tab 3) Tab 3A - Non-Point Rating Items

1. Debarment Status Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

2. Contractor’s License Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

3. Bonding Capacity/Statement Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

4. Minimum Water/Wastewater Experience Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Tab 3B – Point-rating Items

1. Project Performance 15

2. Personnel Qualifications/Experience 15

3. Safety Performance 10

Preconstruction Services – Project Understanding and Approach (Tab 4)

Tab 4A - Scope of Work 5 Tab 4B - Construction Scheduling 10 Tab 4C - Construction Cost Estimating 10 Tab 4D - Subcontracting Plan 5 Preconstruction Services Fee (Tab 5, Appendix 2) 5 Construction Services – Project Understanding and Approach (Tab

6) 10

Construction Services – Contractor’s Fee and Project Base Estimate (Tab 7)

Table 1 - Proposed Construction Manager’s Fee Markups 15 Acceptance and/or exceptions of Agreement and General Conditions provided (Tab 8) Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

TOTAL (100) 100

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3. Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Items. An unsatisfactory rating on any Evaluation Criteria item will be considered sufficient cause to reject the Contractor’s proposal.

4. Interview. ReWa reserves the right to conduct interviews with any or all Proposers as indicated in Section 2.17. Proposers shall note only the information included within the Proposal submission and that which is presented/clarified during the interview will be considered in the evaluation. Any additional materials provided during the interview – such as handouts, flyers, thumb drives, or other documents – not already included within the submitted Proposal will not be considered as part of the Proposer’s evaluation.

5. Notification of Selection. ReWa Selection Team will make a recommendation for award of the Preconstruction Services Contract based on this RFP. All Proposers will receive notification in writing from ReWa’s Purchasing Department regarding which contractor has been selected for this project.

C. If necessary, negotiations with the selected construction firm will be conducted; should contract and/or pricing negotiations fail, ReWa may enter into negotiations with one of the other highly-ranked construction firms.

4.2 Acknowledgment of Addenda

Proposer is responsible for determining and acknowledging any addenda issued in connection with this RFP. Addenda must be acknowledged in order for proposals to be considered. Addenda must be acknowledged on the fully executed Proposal Affidavit, included under Appendix 1 with his/her Proposal.

Appendix 1 – Proposal Affidavit

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Proposal Affidavit

TO: Renewable Water Resources

FROM: _______________________________________________

(Proposer's Name)

FOR: South Enoree Wastewater Program

Submitted: _______________, 2026

The undersigned Proposer, in compliance with your Request for Proposal for this Project, having examined the Request for Proposal Documents and the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed Project, including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to perform Preconstruction Services and to submit a Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal to construct the Project in accordance with the said Documents. The Proposer hereby:

☐ confirms in-person examination of the site(s) of the proposed work during a voluntary Pre-Proposal Site Visit.

☐ acknowledges and waives the opportunity to attend in-person examination of the site(s) of the proposed work during a voluntary Pre-Proposal Site Visit.

The Proposer proposes and agrees, if this Proposal is accepted, to contract with Renewable Water Resources in the form of Contract Agreement for Preconstruction Services specified, to furnish all labor necessary to complete the Preconstruction Services in full and complete accordance with the reasonably intended requirements of the proposed Preconstruction Services Scope of Work to the full and entire satisfaction of Renewable Water Resources with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents.

The Proposer proposes and agrees, if the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal is accepted, to contract with Renewable Water Resources in the form of Contract Agreement for Construction Services specified, to furnish all necessary products, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor necessary to complete the construction of the Work in full and complete accordance with the reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of Renewable Water Resources with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents.

The price(s) and amount of this proposal have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or agreement with any other Proposer or potential Proposer.

Neither the price(s) nor the amount of the proposal, and neither the approximate price(s) nor the approximate amount of this proposal, have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is a Proposer or potential Proposer, and they will not be disclosed on or before the proposal submission deadline specified in the cover letter to this Request for Proposals.

No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any firm or person to refrain from submitting a proposal for this RFP, or to submit a proposal higher than this proposal, or to submit any intentionally high or noncompetitive proposal or other form of complementary proposal.

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The proposal is made in good faith and not pursuant to any agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any firm or person to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive proposal.

To the best knowledge of the person signing the proposal for the Proposer, the Proposer, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, and employees are not currently under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last four years been convicted or found liable for any act prohibited by State or Federal law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding or proposing on any public contract.

The Proposer is not currently under suspension or debarment by the State of South Carolina, or any other state, or the federal government; if the Proposer cannot certify to this, then it shall submit along with the proposal a written explanation of why such certification cannot be made.

The selected Proposer(s) shall only perform work on this contract after the effective date is affixed and the fully-executed contract sent to the selected Proposer(s). The selected Proposer(s) shall not start the performance of any work prior to the effective date of the contract, and Renewable Water Resources shall not be liable to pay the selected Proposer(s) for any service or work performed or expenses incurred before the effective date.

The Proposer hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to furnish any information requested by Renewable Water Resources in verification of the information comprising this Proposal. All information provided by, and representations made by, the Proposer in the proposal are material and important and will be relied upon by Renewable Water Resources in awarding the contract(s). Any misstatement, omission or misrepresentation shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from Renewable Water Resources of the true facts relating to the submission of this proposal. By the signature provided below, the signer affirms that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

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Proposer acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. 1, dated: Addendum No. 4, dated:

Addendum No. 2, dated: Addendum No. 5, dated:

Addendum No. 3, dated: Addendum No. 6, dated:

PROPOSER:

By:

(name signed)

Title:

(name printed or typed)

Address:

Phone:

Attest:

(name signed)

Title:

(name printed or typed)

(SEAL)

Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another partner; for an individual by a notary.

Note: If the Proposer is a corporation, the Proposal shall be signed by an officer of the corporation; if a partnership, it shall be signed by a partner. If signed by others, authority for signature shall be attached.

Appendix 2 – CMAR Contractor Preconstruction Services Proposed Fee

CMAR Contractor Preconstruction Services Proposed Fee

1) CMAR Fee for Preconstruction Services, Appendix 4, Article 3.1 & 3.2: $

2) Additional CMAR Fee for proposed scope revisions, Tab 4A.1 $

Total Preconstruction Services Fee (Sum of Items 1 & 2) $

*Note: This information will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 5.1.1.

CMAR Contractor Hourly Billing Rates

The hourly billing rates for Preconstruction Phase services of the Construction Manager and the Construction Manager’s Consultants and Subcontractors, if any, are set forth below.

(If applicable, attach an exhibit of hourly billing rates or insert them below.)

Individual or Position Rate

*Note: This information will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 5.1.2.

Appendix 3 – CMAR Contractor Construction Phase Services Proposed Fee

CMAR Contractor Construction Phase Services Proposed Fee

Table 1 - Proposed Construction Manager’s Fee Markups

A

Proposed Construction Manager’s Self- Perform Fee

Insert proposed percentage for overhead and profit of the Cost of the Work for work to be self-performed. Reference Article 6 Compensation for Construction Phase Services of AIA A133-2019 in Appendix 4.

B

Proposed Construction Manager’s Subcontract Fee

Insert proposed percentage for overhead and profit of the Cost of the Work for work to be subcontracted. Reference Article 6 Compensation for Construction Phase Services of AIA A133-2019 in Appendix 4.

*Note: This information will be used to populate Appendix 4, Article 6.1.2.

Table 2 – Estimated Construction Manager’s Self and Subcontractor Performance Worksheet

Estimate of Contractor’s Cost of Work to be self-performed

Estimated ____% self-performed work

Estimate of Contractor’s Cost of Work to be subcontracted

Estimated ____% of subcontracted work

Appendix 4 – Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor – AIA Document A133 – 2019

THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA

UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT.: SC CODE ANN. §15-48-10 ET SEQ.

AIA

Document A133™ – 2019 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed

Maximum Price

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AGREEMENT made as of the « » day of « » in the year « » (In words, indicate day, month, and year.)

BETWEEN the Owner:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

Renewable Water Resources a special purpose district and political subdivision of the State of South Carolina 561 Mauldin Road Greenville, South Carolina 29607« » and the Construction Manager:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information) for the following Project:

(Name, location, and detailed description)

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The Engineer:

(Name, legal status, address, and other information)

Black & Veatch 651 Brookfield Parkway, Suite 350 Greenville, SC 29607

The Owner’s Designated Representative:

(Name, address, and other information)

Purchasing Manager 561 Mauldin Road Greenville South Carolina 29607

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The Construction Manager’s Designated Representative:

(Name, address, and other information)

The Engineer’s Designated Representative:

(Name, address, and other information)

The Owner and Construction Manager agree as follows.

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TABLE OF ARTICLES

1 INITIAL INFORMATION

2 GENERAL PROVISIONS

3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

4 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

5 COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS FOR PRECONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

6 COMPENSATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

7 COST OF THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE

8 DISCOUNTS, REBATES, AND REFUNDS

9 SUBCONTRACTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

10 ACCOUNTING RECORDS

11 PAYMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

12 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION

14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

15 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AMENDMENT

EXHIBIT B INSURANCE AND BONDS

ARTICLE 1 INITIAL INFORMATION

§ 1.1 This Agreement is based on the Initial Information set forth in this Section 1.1.

(For each item in this section, insert the information or a statement such as “not applicable” or “unknown at time of execution.”)

§ 1.1.1 The Owner’s program for the Project, as described in Section 4.1.1:

(Insert the Owner’s program, identify documentation that establishes the Owner’s…