Owner's Representative Services for Construction Management of Bond Projects

Cascade School District in Turner, Oregon is requesting proposals for Owner's Representative project management services for its $30 million bond-funded construction program, with proposals due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

The scope encompasses comprehensive oversight and coordination of multiple construction projects across six school campuses, including facility modernization, system upgrades, new construction such as cafeteria and kitchen facilities, and accessibility improvements. The selected firm will manage projects from planning through construction completion and closeout, coordinating with architects, contractors, district staff, and the community.

The contract term is one year with potential renewal for additional periods not to exceed five years total. The district has secured $10.2 million in OSCIM grant funding supplementing the bond. Proposers must carry professional liability insurance at $1 million per claim and $2 million aggregate, general liability coverage at $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, workers' compensation coverage, and performance and payment bonds.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scoring system weighted as follows: fees and compensation (25 points), experience with Oregon K-12 projects (15 points), project leadership (15 points), references (15 points), key personnel and staffing (12 points), cost control (6 points), project scheduling (4 points), and work history and firm knowledge combined (8 points). Cost information, including hourly rates or unit costs, must be provided in the fee schedule and will be publicly disclosed; proposers cannot withhold fee information as proprietary.

The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for August 28, 2026, with contract award and execution anticipated by September 4–8, 2026, and project commencement on September 8, 2026. Proposers must acknowledge all RFP addenda and certify non-discrimination compliance, legal status, and tax law adherence prior to award consideration. No resident bidder preference applies.