RFP-2425-528 Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services for Danville Public Schools

Danville Public Schools in Patrick County, Virginia, is seeking Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the Forest Hills Elementary School renovation and expansion project through RFP-2425-528. The procurement solicits a qualified CMAR firm to provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction services for a project that involves approximately 30,000 square feet of additions and campus-wide renovations, with the goal of increasing the student population from 250 to 500 students. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on October 22, 2024, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 20, 2024. The selected CMAR will be responsible for full-time on-site supervision, coordinating all construction activities, obtaining required permits, and managing the construction schedule and budget. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's qualifications, relevant experience, project approach, schedule management, cost control methods, and overall ability to successfully execute the school improvement project. The CMAR will ultimately establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction services through negotiation with Danville Public Schools.

The RFP encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, service-disabled veteran, and employment services businesses as subcontractors or suppliers, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly stated. While no incumbent contractors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the importance of diverse business participation throughout the project. The document does not provide a specific project budget or award value, but the comprehensive scope suggests a significant investment in school infrastructure improvement. The selected CMAR will be required to coordinate closely with the project architect and manage all aspects of the construction process, including change orders and budget tracking. The contract is anticipated to have a flexible term that will cover the full duration of the preconstruction and construction phases, with the ultimate goal of transforming Forest Hills Elementary School's physical infrastructure and capacity.