Continuing Contracts - Construction Management Services

Pinellas County School District is soliciting sealed electronic proposals for Continuing Contracts - Construction Management Services (RFQ #25-JB-032) through its e-Procurement Portal. The procurement seeks to establish a list of qualified Construction Management at Risk (CMR) firms to provide ongoing construction management services for educational facilities. Proposers must submit electronic qualifications by 3:00 pm on February 25, 2025, via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/PCSB. The evaluation will involve a comprehensive scoring system totaling 103 points, assessing firms on criteria including general information, references, firm location, anticipated staff, project experience, cost control, and scheduling capabilities. Key qualifications include demonstrating successful project delivery within a $7,500,000 construction cost threshold, maintaining current professional licenses, and providing comprehensive project management capabilities. Evaluation criteria will emphasize staff allocation, project experience, cost control, and local subcontractor participation. The procurement contact is Joe Benjamin, who can be reached at benjaminst@pcsb.org.

The solicitation appears to encourage participation from local and minority-owned firms, with evaluation points awarded based on geographic proximity and potential minority certification status. Firms must provide various documentation including proof of insurance, professional licenses, drug-free workplace certifications, and non-collusion statements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage types such as General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers' Compensation, with specific minimum coverage limits that vary based on project value. While specific contract award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests an intent to create a continuing contract listing with multiple firms, allowing for equitable distribution of construction management work. Insurance specifications require carriers to have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better, and the Pinellas County School Board must be listed as an "Additional Insured" on all policies. The procurement includes a formal protest procedure that requires protesters to file written notices within 72 hours of bid tabulation and post a bond between $500 and $5,000 depending on the estimated contract value.