Continuing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Public Works Projects

The City of Bradenton, located in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) proposers to provide continuing services for public works projects through a professional services library. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks contractors to perform transportation and utility infrastructure work, including roadway construction, sidewalks, storm drainage, signalization, water main installations, wastewater infrastructure, and treatment plant rehabilitation. Proposers must be licensed as Certified General Contractors or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors in Florida, with preferred qualifications including demonstrated experience in CMAR services for utility projects and successful completion of at least three public utility projects within the past decade. The evaluation process will assess proposers based on professional personnel qualifications (35 points), past performance and experience (35 points), and project approach including management techniques and public outreach strategy (30 points). Key dates include a proposal submission deadline of January 7, 2026 at 2:30 pm, an evaluation meeting on January 21, 2026, short-listed proposer presentations on January 30, 2026, and anticipated contract award on February 25, 2026.

The procurement allows for joint ventures with appropriate documentation, and proposers must obtain standard insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 limits, Workers' Compensation, and Business Auto coverage. All awarded contractors must comply with Florida's E-Verify requirements. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts and adjust project quantities as needed. Compensation will be negotiated as a fixed fee based on a percentage of construction work costs, with payment structured to include incremental disbursements during the pre-construction phase and the remainder upon completion of construction services. While no specific funding sources or budget amounts are disclosed, the initial contract term is set for three years, with work assignments to be issued on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period. The City retains all rights to plans, specifications, and documents developed under the resulting contract, ensuring comprehensive project control and intellectual property management.