Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities

The Polk County, Florida is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Cypresswood & Pollard Road Water Production Facilities through Solicitation RFQ-26-08. This procurement opportunity is designed to select a qualified construction management firm to oversee and execute water production facility improvements. The solicitation documents are available on the county's e-procurement website via Negometrix, with proposal submissions required by January 9, 2026. Interested contractors must carefully review the comprehensive bid documents that outline the specific requirements for managing this critical infrastructure project. The CMAR will be responsible for providing comprehensive construction management services, including project planning, cost estimation, scheduling, quality control, and ensuring the successful completion of water production facility upgrades. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical CMAR selections involve assessing technical capabilities, previous experience with similar municipal infrastructure projects, financial stability, and proposed project approach.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. However, given the municipal nature of the project, standard local government procurement protocols likely encourage participation from local and disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available information. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or anticipated project value for the water production facilities improvements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full e-procurement documentation to understand the complete scope of work, technical specifications, and submission requirements. Interested construction management firms should utilize the Negometrix platform to access detailed bidding materials and ensure compliance with all submission guidelines for this Polk County water infrastructure project.