Project and construction management services

Orleans Parish School Board is requesting proposals for project and construction management services for the District's capital improvement program under the School Facilities Preservation Program, with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a virtual pre-proposal meeting on October 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses program-level support, project management across initiation through closeout, design phase management, construction phase coordination, field inspection services, and project documentation. The selected consultant will manage multiple concurrent projects, oversee design professionals and contractors, develop and monitor schedules and budgets, coordinate procurement and bid processes, perform quality assurance inspections, and facilitate stakeholder communication.

The annual budget is $1.68 million. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 35 percent applies.

Evaluation criteria are relevant experience and past performance (25 points), organizational capacity and key personnel (15 points), project management and operational approach (15 points), safety and quality compliance (10 points), maintenance and asset stewardship (10 points), cost (15 percent of total score), and DBE participation (10 points). Proposers must submit three to five school district references and provide organizational qualifications documentation including debarment, lobbying, equal employment opportunity, and conflict of interest certifications. The proposal narrative is limited to 20 pages and must address the firm's background, experience, methodology, financial stability, timeline, project staff qualifications, and organizational structure. The District reserves the right to reject all proposals or award to multiple firms at its sole discretion and will not guarantee minimum quantities of work. Vendors awarded contracts must complete the EDGAR Contract Addendum when federal grant funds are used. Top two to four proposers may be invited for oral presentations on November 2–3, 2026.