Replacement Facility for Lafayette County Skilled Nursing Facility

Lafayette County, Wisconsin is seeking a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for a comprehensive replacement facility project for Lafayette County Manor, a long-term care and rehabilitation center. The solicitation requires pre-construction and construction management services for a new 70,723 square foot facility that will include approximately 50 skilled nursing beds, 18 assisted living beds, 12 memory care beds, therapy spaces, and administrative offices. The project is located at the intersection of WI State Highway 23 and WI County Highway K in Darlington, Wisconsin, with a preliminary project schedule spanning design from October 2021 through October 2022 and construction from October 2022 through March 2024, targeting March 2024 for occupancy. Proposals were due September 20, 2021, with interviews scheduled between September 22 and October 5, 2021, and CM selection estimated by October 18, 2021. The CMc will be selected through a competitive bidding process and must not self-perform work, instead facilitating subcontractor selection using the lowest responsible bidder method. The contract will utilize a Cost of the Work plus Fee with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) model, with a fixed $20,000 pre-construction services fee and construction phase fee to be proposed as a percentage of actual work costs.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with specific insurance requirements including $5,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $2,500,000 pollution liability. Project funding will be derived from Lafayette County funds and USDA financing, with the entire procurement subject to obtaining adequate financing and completing property purchase. A notable aspect of this opportunity is the potential for a simultaneous Lafayette Hospital Project on the same property, with the possibility of submitting a combined proposal demonstrating cost savings. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive facility replacement and potential for a concurrent hospital project suggests a significant capital investment. Payment and performance bonds are required at 100% of the Contract Sum, and the project will be delivered in a collaborative environment with the design team. Notably, the project's progression is contingent on securing financing and completing property acquisition, introducing potential variability in project execution.