New South Elementary Construction

Iron County School District is requesting proposals for a Construction Manager (at risk)/General Contractor to design and construct a new South Elementary school in Cedar City, Utah, with sealed proposals due November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposers must be licensed and certified in Utah and pre-qualified with the Division of Facilities, Construction and Management (DFCM) prior to submission.

The scope is the design and construction of an approximately 82,613 square-foot elementary school facility based on architectural designs from Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects. The CM/GC will collaborate with the District's Facilities Director and design team throughout the design phase, providing cost estimates, construction schedules, design feedback on materials and phasing, and recommendations on optimal bidding timing. Construction is anticipated to commence in April 2027, with occupancy targeted for August 2029.

The Fixed Limit of Construction Costs is $35,000,000. Cost proposals must include detailed line-item breakdowns for preconstruction work, monthly supervision fees, bond premiums, and CM fees. Overhead fees for construction change orders up to $50,000 are capped at 10% for subcontractors and 5% for the CM/GC, or 15% if the CM/GC self-performs; fees decrease to 7% and 3% respectively for change orders exceeding $50,000, or 10% if self-performed. The CM/GC must provide 100% payment and performance bonds for the $35,000,000 FLCC and proof of bonding capacity. The CM/GC must maintain Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance; subcontractors must carry equivalent coverage.

Evaluation is weighted: Responsible/Responsive (10 points), CM/GC Experience and Strength of Team (35 points), Past Performance on Public Education Projects (5 points), Experience with Similar Projects (15 points), and Costs (35 points). The lowest preconstruction costs, supervision fees, bond premiums, and CM fee receive full cost points; other proposals score proportionally. The contract incorporates AIA standard forms and is governed by Utah law with venue in Cedar City, Fifth Judicial District Court. Questions are due November 13, 2026. The evaluation committee anticipates announcing an award by November 24, 2026.