Construction management at risk services for the heritage – new york avenue shelter

The District of Columbia Department of General Services, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for The Heritage – New York Avenue Shelter, a new six-story homeless services facility at 1201 New York Avenue NE, with proposals due July 6, 2026 and a pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The project requires mandatory subcontracting with at least 35% of total contract dollar volume to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) or Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs). Additional preference points (capped at 12 total) are available for Resident-Owned Business (5 points), Longtime Resident Business (5 points), Local Business Enterprise (2 points), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (2 points), and Veteran-Owned Business (2 points) certifications. The First Source Employment Agreement mandates 51% hiring of District residents on projects exceeding $300,000. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and the District's Living Wage Act ($18.40 per hour beginning July 1, 2026) apply.

The facility encompasses 65,488 gross square feet across six floors plus basement, with 357 total beds (24 respite, 48 senior, 207 low-barrier, 78 work program) plus 70 hypothermia cots and 137-occupant dining capacity. The project includes medical suites, classrooms, training spaces, shower facilities, and support services, designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification and Net-Zero Energy requirements. Work is performed at the project site in Washington, DC.

The all-inclusive construction budget is $55 million, structured as cost-plus fixed fee with guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Compensation comprises a Preconstruction Fee, Construction Management Fee (75% base, 25% at-risk), and Lump Sum General Conditions Cost. A 6% construction contingency and $600,000 Owner Controlled Allowance are embedded in the GMP. Award fee incentives apply for GMP agreement by March 15, 2027 (25% of at-risk portion), substantial completion by March 1, 2029 (25%), quality performance (up to 25%), and cost control within 103% of GMP (25%).

Evaluation criteria: Past Performance (30 points), Key Personnel (20 points), Project Management Plan and Schedule (30 points), Price (20 points), CBE Preference (12 points). Contract award is projected for approximately September 13, 2026, with Notice to Proceed around the same date. Substantial Completion Date is March 1, 2029; Final Completion is May 1, 2029; Administrative Completion is April 30, 2030. Construction is anticipated to begin March 2, 2027. Questions are due June 25, 2026 by 4:00 PM. A bid bond (5% of offer amount), performance bond, and payment bond equal to the full contract value are required.