Little Red School House CM-GC

The Town of Snowmass Village is seeking a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Little Red School House (LRSH) early childcare center expansion project located in Pitkin County, Colorado. The procurement involves a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) for preconstruction and potential construction services, with the goal of developing a new facility featuring four classrooms with capacity for 60 children and expanding site parking from 15 to 24 spaces. Key deliverables include preconstruction services such as weekly meetings, design development and construction document reviews, and exploration of existing site conditions. The RFP requires bidders to submit detailed company information, professional references, project approach, and pricing documentation using a "Not to Exceed" basis. Critical dates include an optional pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for January 15, 2025, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 p.m. on January 27, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include the bidder's experience, project team qualifications, proposed approach, and comprehensive cost breakdown. The anticipated construction timeline targets project initiation in the third quarter of 2025, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the RFP emphasizes an open-book bidding approach with competitive trade package procurement. The project will require trade packages to be bid to a minimum of two bidders, ensuring competitive pricing and vendor selection. The total project budget will be shared with the selected CM/GC contractor, with current documentation only requiring pricing for the Construction Documents phase. The project is tax-exempt for local and state sales taxes, and the Town of Snowmass Village will cover permit fees, while contractors must obtain local business licenses. The current childcare provider, Woody Creek Kids, will remain involved in the project development. The design has been developed collaboratively by Land + Shelter and Alan Ford Architects, with input from town staff. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed design development package suggest a significant investment in expanding early childhood education infrastructure for the community.