Construction management at risk highschool AAA, sdmc no. 2025-06

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is seeking Construction Management at Risk (CMR) services for the development of High School AAA, located on Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard in Bradenton's Lakewood Ranch area. The project encompasses a comprehensive educational facility designed to support 2,500 student stations, with the initial phase covering 1,250 students and approximately 203,160 gross square feet of core facilities. The design, completed by Schenkel Shultz Inc., will serve as the basis for construction. Proposers must submit detailed qualifications across nine evaluation tabs, including financial responsibility, project experience, staffing capabilities, and corporate data. The procurement follows Florida Statute 287.055 and involves a rigorous selection process with an initial 100-point screening and subsequent 150-point interview evaluation. Key dates include proposal submissions due on May 26, 2025, at noon Eastern Time, with bid openings scheduled for the same day at 1:00 p.m., short-list evaluations on June 18, 2025, and oral presentations on July 10, 2025. Evaluation criteria will assess factors such as project experience, local subcontractor participation, team capabilities, and overall project approach.

The procurement includes multiple compliance requirements for potential contractors, including mandatory certifications for E-Verify employment eligibility, drug-free workplace, anti-discrimination provisions, and scrutinized company status. Contractors must demonstrate they are not debarred from federal transactions and comply with regulations prohibiting labor coercion. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district emphasizes local economic impact and comprehensive team capabilities. The estimated construction budget is $140,000,000, with project milestones targeting design completion by September 2025 and construction completion by May 2027. Proposers must provide proof of professional licenses, insurance, financial statements, and detailed references. The project will require integration with existing educational infrastructure in the Manatee County School District, with a focus on creating a state-of-the-art educational facility supporting 2,500 student stations in the Lakewood Ranch area.