Construction Manager at Risk for Public Utilities

Sarasota County has issued a Request for Professional Services (RPS #242643MN) seeking Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for public utility projects across the county, with a focus on infrastructure development in areas including Siesta Key CDP. The procurement aims to establish a library of qualified contractors to provide construction management services on an as-needed basis for utility infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, transmission and distribution systems, pump stations, and related improvements. Proposers must be Certified General Contractors or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors licensed in Florida, with a requirement to have completed at least three public utility projects in the past seven years. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating experience working with public project owners, with an evaluation process that includes reviewing written proposals, conducting presentations with top-scoring proposers, and ultimately ranking candidates based on qualifications. The procurement has a posted date of September 30, 2025, with proposals due by November 3, 2025, and anticipates an initial contract term of 5 years for selected service providers.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The county will establish multiple service providers through a continuing service contract mechanism, with proposers potentially required to demonstrate ongoing qualifications annually. Insurance requirements are comprehensive and include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability coverage, with specific provisions for builders' risk insurance during construction phases. While specific award values are not detailed, the ongoing nature of the contract suggests a potentially significant multi-year opportunity for selected contractors. The solicitation indicates that the county will select multiple CMAR service providers, creating a competitive pool from which specific projects can be assigned based on individual contractor qualifications and capacity. Proposers should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of past performance, technical capabilities, and financial stability to be considered for inclusion in the CMAR services library.