CMAR for Hermitage Library Branch

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the interior renovation of the Hermitage Branch Regional Library, with proposals due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation imposes a 15% Small Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran (SBE/SDV) participation requirement over the life of the contract, a 5% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, and a 3% Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) goal.

The project covers a complete interior renovation of the 27-year-old facility at 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage, Tennessee, including demolition, modernization of mechanical and plumbing systems, new HVAC and plumbing fixtures, flooring replacement, ceiling systems, and technology and security upgrades. The CMAR is responsible for all preconstruction services, trade bidding, value engineering, scheduling, constructability reviews, and full construction delivery. Required insurance includes professional liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, builders' risk, general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The awardee must hold Tennessee contractor licensing, provide performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000, and demonstrate compliance with stormwater management, ADA, drug-free workplace, nondiscrimination, and Iran Divestment Act requirements.

The guaranteed maximum price target is $3.5 million, inclusive of preconstruction and construction services through completion, though Metro reserves the right to establish the final contract value. Construction is anticipated to begin in February 2027, with substantial completion targeted for January 2028. Payment terms are Net 30 with supplier prepaid freight and FOB delivery.

Evaluation weights cost at 40 points, qualifications and experience at 30 points, and general management plan at 30 points. The pre-offer meeting was held October 16, 2026, and questions were due October 21, 2026. The evaluation committee meets November 30, 2026, with intent to award on December 7, 2026 and contract execution anticipated by December 18, 2026.