RFP 00040527-W On-Call Construction Management (CM) Services

The University of Maryland, College Park is requesting proposals for on-call Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services under RFP 00040527-W, with technical proposals due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The University intends to award multiple contracts on a Qualifications Based Selection approach, with individual projects allocated via task order to the lowest responsive price proposal among awarded firms.

Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of CMAR experience. The evaluation criteria emphasize key personnel qualifications, relevant project experience, project planning methodology, safety records, and economic benefits to Maryland. MBE participation goals will be established on a project-by-project basis; contractors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements and liquidated damages provisions for schedule delays.

The scope encompasses preconstruction services (cost estimating, schedule development, constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement support) and construction phase services (trade contractor coordination, quality control, schedule management, cost control, project closeout) across the University System of Maryland using the Guaranteed Maximum Price delivery method. Individual project scope ranges from $4 million to $20 million, with estimated annual volume of approximately $60 million across all awarded contractors. The base contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods at the University's discretion.

Proposers must submit audited financial statements, surety bonding capability documentation, Dun and Bradstreet reports, and a proposal bond of at least five percent of the total price proposal. Registration on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage is required, and all amendments must be acknowledged.

The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST via Zoom. Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Technical proposals must be submitted digitally to a designated Box link. Multiple contract awards are anticipated with execution following Board of Public Works approval.