RFQ/P CMGC for East MS Remodel

Mesa County Valley School District 51 has issued a Request for Qualifications & Proposal (RFQ/P #2526-014) for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) to complete the East Middle School Remodel Phase 2 project located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The procurement seeks a professional services provider to transform an existing middle school into an Administration Center, with comprehensive renovation requirements including sitework, parking improvements, sidewalk replacement, handrail installation, fencing removal, window and skylight additions, elevator installation, and classroom-to-office space conversions. Evaluation of submissions will occur using a 100-point scoring matrix, assessing firm information, team qualifications, project experience, schedule, approach, and references. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due by November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The project requires electronic submission through BidNet, with Chamberlin Architects already pre-selected as the architectural/engineering firm. Successful candidates must demonstrate capability in preconstruction services, cost estimating, scheduling, utility coordination, and managing construction on an occupied site.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total hard construction budget is approximately $4.9 million, with potential bid alternates estimated at $3 million. Candidates must meet specific insurance requirements, including $4,000,000 in general liability coverage. The project timeline targets procurement starting as early as January 2026 and construction concluding no later than July 2027, with a district preference for completion by December 2026. The renovation will encompass approximately 23,506 square feet across two buildings, maintaining a Business Occupancy (Group B) classification under the 2021 International Building Code. Short-listed firms may be invited to interviews, with the selection process designed to evaluate both individual qualifications and the collective experience of proposed team members. The project emphasizes collaborative project management, transparency, and potential local economic impact.