Rice & Renner MS Systems & Compliance

Plano Independent School District is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk under a one-step process for Rice and Renner Middle Schools Systems & Compliance improvements, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time and a virtual pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses restroom modernization at both campuses; Consumer Science Lab and CTE upgrades; security enhancements; visitor signage; and building systems work including replacement of hot and cold water pumps for the chilled water distribution system at Renner Middle School. Rice MS improvements carry an estimated budget of $860,000; Renner MS, $1.8 million; combined budget is $2.66 million. Construction is anticipated to run April through August 2027.

The CMaR will be reimbursed on a cost-plus-fee basis with separate lump-sum fees for pre-construction services and percentage-based fees for construction period services and general conditions costs. The CMaR must competitively bid and contract with all subcontractors subject to owner approval. Proposals require both electronic submission through Ionwave and hard copy delivery to Plano ISD Purchasing Department.

Evaluation criteria weight cost or price at 30 points, qualifications and vendor reputation each at 20 points, experience at 20 points, and best meeting district needs at 10 points. Required submittals include a five percent proposal bond, performance and payment bonds, proof of insurance, and financial statements. Federal EDGAR compliance requirements apply. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve the award on November 10, 2026. Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. Central Time. The architect is Corgan. Contact: Veronica Couzynse, veronica.couzynse@pisd.edu.