Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Seal Beach Library Remodel
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP-012-3098414-JM
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 910 Building Maintenance, Installation And Repair Services
- 90922 Building Construction, Non-Residential (Office Bldg., Etc.)
- 90923 Building Construction, Residential (Apartments, Etc.)
- 913 Construction Services, Heavy, Including Maintenance And Repair Services
- 90977 Special Construction: Observatory, Security, Special Rooms, Etc.
- UNSPSC codes
- 72100000 Building and facility maintenance and repair services
- 72120000 Nonresidential building construction services
- 72150000 Specialized trade construction and maintenance services
- 72000000 Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
- 72140000 Heavy construction services
- 72110000 Residential building construction services
- Point of contact
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- Jennifer Mason jennifer.mason@pw.oc.gov
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The County of Orange, OC Public Works is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Seal Beach Library Remodel under RFP 012-3098414-JM, with proposals due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit on October 7, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. A 5% cost-scoring preference applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) entities, and the project requires subcontracting of at least 3% of total contract value to certified OCLSB enterprises.
Respondents must hold a valid California Class B General Building Contractor License, successfully deliver three comparable CMAR projects of similar size and scope, and demonstrate five years of direct general contracting, CMAR, or design-build experience. A notarized surety letter documenting bonding capacity of at least $5 million is required. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with California Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) contractor registration and prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1773. The successful respondent will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of the construction contract value, subject to approval by County Counsel and the Orange County Risk Manager.
The project is located at 707 Electric Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740. The anticipated construction budget is $5 million. The CMAR will provide pre-construction services including cost estimating, schedule development, constructability and biddability reviews, value engineering, and subcontractor selection, followed by construction-phase management upon County approval of a negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price. The County retains the right to reject any GMP proposal exceeding its budget.
Evaluation uses three-phase scoring: Phase 1 written response (500 points), Phase 2 presentation/interview (400 points), and Phase 3 cost proposal (100 points). Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All submissions must be electronic through the County's eProcurement Portal. Proposals must remain valid for 365 calendar days from closing.
Opportunity text
The County of Orange, OC Public Works (hereinafter referred to as "County"), is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors (hereinafter referred to as "Respondents") for Construction Manager at Risk. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within the RFP and be capable of providing services identified in the Scope of Work herein.
The proposed schedule below is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule for the RFP process will be issued to all Respondents via addenda on the County's eProcurement Portal.
This is a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must submit their proposals online via the County's online bidding system. Only electronic proposals will be accepted. Facsimile and e-mail proposals will NOT be allowed. For assistance on uploading proposals via County's eProcurement Portal, please contact procurement-support@opengov.com or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/.
All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation by Friday, October 16, 2026, before 2:00 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.
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