Construction manager at risk (CMAR) for santa ANA delhi channel (F01) project

The County of Orange, through OC Public Works, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Santa Ana Delhi Channel (F01) Project located between Upper Newport Bay and Mesa Drive. The project aims to improve flood conveyance, stabilize the channel, reduce sediment transport, establish habitat restoration, and enhance recreational access across approximately 3,500 linear feet and 12.2 acres. Qualified respondents must hold an active Class A Contractor's license and demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in general contracting, CMAR, or design-build projects, with at least one public agency project valued at $10 million or more. The procurement will use a best value selection method with a comprehensive evaluation totaling 1,000 points, including 500 points for written proposals, 400 points for presentations/interviews, and 100 points for price proposals. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 28, 2024, at 10:00 am, questions due by March 6, 2024, at 2:00 pm, and proposals due by March 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with all submissions required through the County's online bidding system.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but it does require strict compliance with Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) for contractor registration, mandating that all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Proposers must pay prevailing wages and submit electronic payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner. The total project budget is approximately $31,200,000, with funding provided by the County of Orange and Orange County Flood Control District. The contract will include provisions for contingency funds and potential negotiations for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction services. The project is expected to be completed by November 2026, with construction phase services anticipated to begin in December 2024. Successful respondents will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the contract amount, and must adhere to comprehensive safety protocols outlined in the contractor safety responsibility forms and activity checklists.