Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)-Municipal Building

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for a Municipal Building Project through a procurement conducted under Kentucky Revised Statutes 45A.183, which authorizes the construction management-at-risk delivery method for public capital construction projects. The solicitation seeks qualified CMAR firms to provide pre-construction and construction phase services for municipal facilities, with the Owner/CMAR agreement to be executed using AIA A133-2019 and AIA A201-2017 standard contract documents. The municipal building portfolio encompasses four properties totaling 1.09 acres and approximately 47,490 square feet of building space, including the White Building (0.19 acres, 10,685 square feet), City Hall (0.23 acres, 11,533 square feet), Public Works facility at 1011 College Street (0.11 acres, 6,748 square feet), and City Hall Annex (0.56 acres, 18,524 square feet). Proposals are due by June 22, 2026, with the posting date of May 20, 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, relevant project experience, reference documentation, and fee proposals, with respondents required to submit three completed reference forms demonstrating experience on public-owner projects substantially completed within the past five years, with at least one reference demonstrating CMAR delivery experience and at least one representing projects exceeding $25,000,000 in construction value. Particular experience with office buildings, historic structures, medical space, hardened server rooms, and storm shelters is valued by the City, and all references must be current and reachable during the evaluation period with advance notification to potential contacts.

The documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on organizational types eligible to respond to this CMAR procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. Similarly, the contract documentation does not detail specific award values or budget ranges for the Municipal Building Project; interested firms should consult the complete CMAR RFP package for comprehensive procurement requirements, including funding sources, contract award timelines, and any additional evaluation criteria not detailed in the referenced attachments. Respondents must complete all required forms, including the CMAR Fee Proposal Form and Reference Form, and certify the accuracy of submitted information and authorization for the City to contact listed references during the proposal evaluation process.