Construction Manager At Risk(CMR) - Hindley Holmes and Royle Elementary Schools

The Town of Darien, through the Hindley, Holmes and Royle Building Committee (HHRBC), is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for a comprehensive additions and alterations project spanning three elementary schools in Darien, Connecticut. The procurement involves two primary phases: pre-construction services and construction phase management, with the selected CMR expected to coordinate closely with the project architect. The CMR will serve as the Constructor and assume an "at risk" status for the project, indicating a comprehensive management and financial responsibility role. Key deliverables include comprehensive pre-construction planning and full construction management for additions and alterations to Hindley, Holmes, and Royle Elementary Schools. The solicitation (No. 7642) is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) open to all vendors, with a specific response window from March 31, 2022, at 7:00 AM EDT to April 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Kathleen Buch at the Town of Darien, located at 2 Renshaw Road, who can be reached for any questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating an open competitive procurement process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFQ does not provide an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources for the project. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendors themselves. The solicitation lacks detailed line items or predefined evaluation criteria, suggesting that the selection will be based on a comprehensive assessment of the CMR's qualifications, experience, and proposed approach to managing the school construction project. While located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, the opportunity appears to be open to all qualified construction management firms capable of executing a complex multi-school renovation and addition project.