RFQ 213-18543-000 Renovate / Replace E. L. Hamm Fine Arts Building

Norfolk State University is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@RISK) firm for renovation and replacement of the E. L. Hamm Fine Arts Building under RFQ 213-18543-000, with qualifications due August 10, 2026. This is a Virginia state construction project using the Commonwealth's standard CO-7CM general conditions, which establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) delivery framework and require substantial completion by a contract completion date to be specified in the individual project award.

Bidders must be Virginia-licensed contractors and submit the DGS-30-168 CO-16 Statement of Qualifications form, notarized, with supporting documentation including surety bonding letters, organizational charts, and resumes for all key personnel. The firm must identify a minimum of three representative projects from the past ten years demonstrating relevant CM@RISK experience, with the DGS-30-172 CO-16 Crosswalk form documenting alignment between firm experience and proposed key personnel (Project Manager, Superintendent, and Preconstruction Services Manager) assigned to the E. L. Hamm project. Bidders must disclose any terminations for cause, bond claims, OSHA violations, debarment actions, or convictions in construction, ethics, fraud, or employment matters within specified timeframes.

Insurance and bonding are mandatory: workers' compensation of $1 million per employee, comprehensive general liability of $2 million per occurrence, and builder's risk equal to 100 percent of contract price. For contracts exceeding $500,000, performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required. Prevailing wage compliance applies if the GMP exceeds $250,000. The CM assumes responsibility for scheduling, quality, safety, subcontractor management, and all taxes and fees. Extensions of time are available only for abnormal adverse weather or documented hidden site conditions. Substantial completion and final completion within thirty days thereafter are contractual obligations.

The RFQ document and attachments contain detailed project scope, technical specifications, design information, and submission requirements. No contract value or project schedule is stated in the available source material.