RFP Yaquina View Elem. New Gym

The Lincoln County School District is seeking a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the construction of a new gymnasium at Yaquina View Elementary School in Newport, Oregon. This Request for Proposals (RFP) requires a CM/GC firm with a minimum of 5 years of experience capable of providing a 100% performance and payment bond. The project encompasses comprehensive preconstruction and construction phase services, including design review, cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, competitive subcontract bidding, and complete project management. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on September 15, 2021, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference held on September 1, 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's experience, key personnel qualifications, project approach, cost control methodology, and proposed fees. The RFP specifies that the selected contractor will enter into a CM/GC contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the entire project scope.

The construction project has a total budget not exceeding $2,700,000 and includes specific requirements for contractor diversity and local economic participation. The CM/GC must demonstrate good faith efforts to provide opportunities for local, minority, women-owned, and emerging small businesses, as well as commit to maintaining a diverse workforce. Several potential contractors have already expressed interest, including Griffin Construction, DSL Builders LLC, First Cascade Corp, and Emerick Construction. The project will be located in Klamath County, specifically within the Neskowin CDP, and is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements and applicable state and federal regulations. Contractors will need to comply with comprehensive bonding requirements and showcase their ability to manage a complex educational facility construction project while maintaining cost-effectiveness and high-quality construction standards.