RFP No. 267073 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) WLWPCF North Primary Digesters No. 1 and No. 2

The City of Salem, Oregon is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility North Primary Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 Interior and Exterior Coatings project under RFP No. 267073, with proposals due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour on July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Process Control Building in Keizer, Oregon.

The scope encompasses pre-construction services during design and construction administration for rehabilitation of two digesters constructed in 1964, including digester cleaning and inspection, interior and exterior coating removal and application, concrete repairs, roof crack repair and coating, and miscellaneous structural and mechanical repairs. The CMAR must be registered with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board and comply with Oregon State prevailing wage requirements and applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination provisions.

The Engineer's estimate for construction cost is approximately $2.5 million, with total estimated project cost (administration, design, and construction) of $4.5 million. Construction completion is targeted for October 29, 2027 for Digester No. 2 and October 27, 2028 for Digester No. 1. The CMAR will be required to provide 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond when the Guaranteed Maximum Price is finalized.

Proposals are evaluated on qualifications-based criteria with a maximum of 200 points for written proposals and 100 points for interviews (if conducted). Weighted criteria include firm experience and capacity (20 points), similar project experience (25 points), CMAR project team qualifications (25 points), project approach and management (60 points), cost estimating and value analysis (30 points), economic participation program (15 points), and references (25 points). Fee proposals are submitted separately and sealed, opened only during negotiations with the highest-ranked proposer. Finalists will be selected by September 1, 2026, with anticipated interviews by September 14, 2026 and Notice of Intent to Award by September 22, 2026. The Pre-Construction Services Agreement is targeted for execution by October 20, 2026.