Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Seal Beach Library Remodel

County of Orange is soliciting responses for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Seal Beach Library Remodel Project at 707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, California, with proposals due October 27, 2026, and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit on October 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. A mandatory 3% subcontract set-aside for Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) enterprises applies; additional scoring preferences of 5% for OCLSB certification and 8% for combined OCLSB and DVBE certification are available.

The scope comprises pre-construction services (cost estimating, project planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting assistance, and subcontractor selection) and potential construction services (procurement coordination, site operations management, quality control, permit compliance, and bond/insurance procurement). The County will negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for pre-construction services with the selected CMAR entity and may, at its sole discretion, negotiate a construction GMP and return to the Board of Supervisors for execution of a construction services contract.

Minimum qualifications include three completed CMAR projects of similar scope, a valid California Class B General Building Contractor License, and demonstrated ability to obtain bonding of at least $5 million. Respondents must provide notarized surety letters, financial documentation, and compliance confirmation with County safety policies and liquidated damages at $1,000 per day for schedule delays.

Evaluation consists of three phases: Phase 1 written response (500 points), Phase 2 presentation/interview (400 points), and Phase 3 cost proposal (100 points). Questions are due October 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Interviews with highest-evaluated respondents are tentatively scheduled for December 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. All responses must remain valid for a minimum of 365 calendar days from submission.