CM/GC for School Construction Projects

Summit School District is seeking Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) firms for a comprehensive 2024 bond program targeting multiple school construction and renovation projects across their district. The procurement, which spans Teller County, Colorado, involves a Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/P) for up to three CM/GC firms to support projects including a replacement elementary school in Breckenridge, new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Snowy Peaks School wing at Summit High School, campus renovations, and priority maintenance projects at various elementary and middle schools. Key proposal submission requirements include comprehensive documentation of firm information, team qualifications, similar project experience, project schedules, collaborative approach, and references. The RFQ/P has specific deadlines: proposals are due electronically by October 22, 2024, interview invitations will be sent on October 28, 2024, interviews scheduled for November 7-8, 2024, and final candidate selections anticipated by November 12, 2024. The selection process will involve an initial scoring of submissions, followed by interviews where initial scores will be discarded, with candidates evaluated on their project scheduling capabilities, communication skills, and understanding of education construction requirements.

The bond program, valued at approximately $195 million, is contingent on a November 2024 ballot measure, with potential additional funding from sources including BEST, GOCO, DOLA, and the Colorado Health Foundation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district emphasizes local economic impact and requires contractors to track and report local expenses. Candidates can apply to work on all projects, specific project groups, or priority projects only, with no incumbent vendor information provided. The district seeks firms with demonstrated experience in education construction and collaborative project delivery methodologies. Potential contractors should be prepared to integrate with existing school infrastructure and adapt to the potential multi-project engagement, which may be scaled based on the bond measure's success. The procurement allows flexibility in schedule format, with the primary evaluation focusing on project organization, critical path analysis, and effective use of scheduling tools.