Construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the garden grove main library & LA habra library remodel project

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project involving the renovation of two library facilities in Garden Grove and La Habra, California. The procurement seeks a qualified CMAR entity to provide comprehensive services for modernizing and upgrading the libraries, with a focus on bringing the buildings and parking lots into compliance with current ADA requirements and implementing modern technology and efficiency improvements. Respondents must hold an active Class B Contractor's License and be capable of performing at least 20% of the work with their own organization. The evaluation process will be qualifications and cost-based, with a total of 1,000 points distributed across written proposal (500 points), presentation/interview (400 points), and price proposal (100 points). Key dates include non-mandatory pre-submittal meetings on April 23, 2024 (Garden Grove Main Library) and April 24, 2024 (La Habra Library), with proposal submissions due by 2:00 p.m. PST on May 9, 2024. Tentative interviews are scheduled for the week of May 27, 2024, and the project will be delivered using the CMAR method, with the contractor expected to provide a negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for pre-construction services.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $11,000,000, with funding provided by the County of Orange. The successful CMAR will be responsible for a range of services including design review, cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, constructability studies, and subcontractor selection. All work performed on County property will require prevailing wages, and contractors and subcontractors must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) regarding contractor registration. The successful respondent will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each for 100% of the contract amount. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the County's online bidding system and are subject to the Board of Supervisors' right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informality in the received proposals. The project involves comprehensive renovations to both library facilities, including updates to interior spaces, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and compliance with current building codes.