Passenger Terminal Improvements - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Pinellas County is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Passenger Terminal Improvements at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The project involves pre-construction and construction services to expand the existing terminal building from 151,580 to 292,310 square feet, addressing significant passenger growth from 1,017,049 in 2013 to 2,366,029 in 2022. The procurement will follow a two-step evaluation process totaling 2,000 possible points, focusing on firm qualifications, experience, and technical approach. Key procurement dates include a site visit period from April 22-26, 2024, written questions deadline of May 10, 2024, and proposal submission deadline of May 24, 2024, with anticipated board award of pre-construction services on November 19, 2024. The selected CMAR will be responsible for design phase participation, developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and completing construction within 2,000 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Proposers must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities through standard forms, insurance certificates, references, and detailed project approach materials.

The project includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 6.80%, requiring proposers to provide detailed documentation of DBE participation. Funding will be sourced through a combination of potential Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants, with specific contract provisions mandating compliance with federal contracting requirements. These requirements include equal employment opportunity guidelines, civil rights compliance, Buy American preferences, and specific labor standards. Contractors must adhere to E-Verify system requirements for employment eligibility and meet diversity participation goals of 6.9% for minority and female workforce representation. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract provisions suggest a competitive procurement process with robust requirements for non-discrimination, domestic product preferences, and comprehensive contractor qualifications. Though an exact project budget is not specified, the significant terminal expansion and complex procurement process indicate a substantial infrastructure investment.