Construction Manager At Risk Services - North County Courthouse Renovations

Palm Beach County, Florida, Board of County Commissioners is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk services for the North County Courthouse Renovations project, with sealed proposals due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The project scope encompasses interior renovations to the public lobby (including a new security control room), removal of an existing stairwell, addition of a security vestibule and secure corridor, approximately 10,000 square feet of office renovations for space vacated by the Tax Collector, 18,000 square feet of interior office modifications to accommodate relocated offices, creation of first-floor judicial chambers with restrooms, modifications to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, building re-roofing, re-keying, fire alarm system replacement, and minor parking and exterior improvements. The facility is located at 3188 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. Respondents must be properly licensed and certified in Florida and Palm Beach County at the time of proposal submission.

Palm Beach County Code Section 2-80.20 through 2-80.40 requires Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation with anticipated mandatory minimum subcontracting goals of at least 20% for construction phases, potentially higher depending on SBE availability. Evaluation preferences include up to 5 points for CM/SBE mentoring partnerships and up to 10 points for SBE participation plans.

The preliminary construction cost is estimated at $9 million. Construction work is anticipated to commence at the end of 2027 and continue through 2028. Evaluation uses a Qualifications-Based Selection process with criteria addressing related building experience, pre-construction and construction services staff qualifications, project management capabilities, firm office location, and SBD program participation, totaling 100 points. The selected Construction Manager must execute the County's standard Construction Manager at Risk contract, furnish a public construction bond of 100% of the guaranteed maximum price, and demonstrate bonding capability with letters of intent from Treasury-listed surety companies. Written questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026, directed to Fernando Del Dago, AIA, Director, Capital Improvements Division.