Palmer High School Renovation CMGC

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) for the comprehensive renovation of Palmer High School through Request for Proposals #S2025-1001. The procurement involves a multi-phase project targeting transformation of the high school into a premier International Baccalaureate (IB) facility by Fall 2025. Required services include pre-construction consulting, design phase coordination, construction management, and general contracting, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 3:30 pm. Proposals are due on October 4, 2024, by 2 pm Mountain Time via Bidnet's Strategic Sourcing Platform, with anticipated award notification on October 18, 2024. Evaluation criteria will encompass technical approach, schedule, past performance, key personnel qualifications, safety experience, and warranty provisions. Contractors must provide detailed pricing proposals including pre-construction services fees, general conditions costs, and labor/equipment rates. The project performance period will span from the Notice to Proceed date until substantial completion, targeted for November 30, 2027, with full project completion date of February 29, 2024.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The project encompasses comprehensive renovation across multiple campus areas, with known asbestos-containing materials requiring specialized handling and notification protocols. Existing infrastructure includes buildings dating from 1939 to 2008, with multiple construction phases across main campus, auxiliary gymnasium, and athletic facilities. The project has an estimated budget of approximately $85 million, with the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract to be presented to the Board of Education in October 2025. The district will only cover bonds for a maximum of 3-4 subcontractors, with additional bonding not permitted in the GMP. Contractors must comply with local and state regulations, including background checks, insurance requirements, and specific tax reporting procedures for Colorado Springs and Colorado State. The renovation aims to create collaborative spaces, enhance sciences, support arts and community use, and integrate athletics while maintaining the school's historical identity.