CM@ Risk Services - North County Courthouse Renovations

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) services for the North County Courthouse Renovations project, with proposals due November 17, 2026 and a non-mandatory but strongly encouraged pre-proposal conference on October 14, 2026. A mandatory minimum Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal of 20 percent applies to the construction phase, with potential for higher goals depending on SBE availability.

The scope encompasses preconstruction services including cost estimation, value engineering, scheduling, and constructability reviews, followed by construction phase services including project management, quality control, and schedule adherence. The project involves comprehensive interior renovations to the public lobby with a new security control room, removal of existing stairwells, addition of a security vestibule and secure corridor, modifications to approximately 10,000 square feet of office space vacated by the Tax Collector, 18,000 square feet of interior office modifications, creation of first-floor judicial chambers, modifications to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, building re-roofing, fire alarm system replacement, and parking and exterior improvements at 3188 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The selected firm must develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) following preconstruction services. Construction is scheduled to commence at the end of 2027 and conclude at the end of 2028.

The preliminary construction cost estimate is $9 million. The selected Construction Manager must be properly licensed and certified in Florida and/or Palm Beach County, maintain valid occupational licenses, and post performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the GMP.

Short-list evaluation criteria (100 points total) include Related Building Experience (30 points), Pre-Construction Services Staff (25 points), Construction Services Staff (25 points), Location of Firm's Offices (5 points), and SBD Program participation (15 points). Final Selection Committee evaluation includes Qualifications of the Firm (30 points), Proposed Project Staff and Functions (30 points), Comprehensive Project Management Services (20 points), Location of Firm's Offices (5 points), and SBD Program participation (15 points). Proposers eligible for CM Mentor Program participation may receive up to 5 points for CM/SBE partnering and up to 10 points for SBE participation plans.

Proposals must be submitted in nine copies (one original and eight copies) plus one electronic copy to Fernando Del Dago at the Facilities Development and Operations Department, 2633 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. Questions are due November 3, 2026 by 4:00 P.M. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate contract terms with the selected firm.