Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Metro Office Building Interior Renovatio

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is requesting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk to manage interior renovation of the Metro Office Building at 800 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The solicitation establishes participation goals: a 6% Minority Business Enterprise goal, a 2% Woman Business Enterprise goal, and a 15% Small Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran participation requirement. The prime contractor must hold a Tennessee Building Construction license with appropriate monetary limits, and specialized trades exceeding $25,000 must also be licensed.

The scope covers phased interior modernization of the four-story occupied building from December 2026 through January 2029. Phase 1 runs December 2026–August 2027; Phase 2 runs September 2027–May 2028; Phase 3 runs June 2028–January 2029. Work includes full interior demolition and replacement of finishes, LED lighting and electrical systems, HVAC modifications, plumbing upgrades, flooring, and ceiling systems, with coordination of Metro vendors for security, access control, and data systems. The awardee must integrate with Metro's IT environment, which specifies Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux servers, Microsoft Azure cloud hosting, and Microsoft SQL Server databases, along with compliance with NIST encryption standards and Metro's Responsible AI framework.

The Guaranteed Maximum Price target is $8,000,000, with Metro retaining the right to set the final contract value. The contract is anticipated to be awarded September 30, 2026, effective in Fall 2026.

Proposals are evaluated on cost (40 points), qualifications and experience (30 points), and general management plan (30 points). Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation with statutory limits, professional liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and builders risk. Questions are due August 24, 2026. Offers must remain valid for 150 days from closing. Payment terms are Net 30 with supplier-prepaid freight on FOB delivery basis.