CM Services for New Bush Early Education Center

Brandywine School District in Delaware is requesting proposals for construction management services on a new Bush Early Education Center, approximately 100,000 square feet to be located at 1234 Masters Lane, Wilmington, with proposals due November 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pricing is not solicited; evaluation is based on qualifications and approach only, governed by Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 69, Subchapter V, Section 6982.

The CM firm will deliver pre-construction and construction-phase services across the full project lifecycle: educational specifications, architectural and engineering design (civil, structural, electrical, mechanical), environmental remediation, plans and specifications, bid documents, cost estimating, and construction administration. Work must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes.

Evaluation criteria and weighting are demonstrated expertise managing similar projects (20 points), demonstrated ability to control construction budget (20 points), project personnel experience and commitment (15 points), experience and reputation (10 points), familiarity with public works requirements (10 points), project approach (10 points), capacity to meet requirements (10 points), and ability to provide timely on-site services (5 points), totaling 100 points.

The contract term is four years with optional one-year extensions and estimated award notification in January 2027. The successful vendor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $3 million per aggregate and maintain Worker's Compensation insurance. Questions are due October 22, 2026, with responses posted by October 30. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is established. Proposals must be submitted as eight paper copies plus one USB flash drive in PDF format to John Read, Director of Facilities, 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Claymont, Delaware 19703. Contact: 302-792-3826 or john.read@bsd.k12.de.us. Project documents are restricted from public website display under Delaware Code Title 29, 10002(o)(17)(a) and are available only through controlled request from the District office.