RSD High School Cooling Tower/Chiller Project

Reynolds School District #7 in Oregon is seeking a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Reynolds High School Cooling Tower/Chiller Project through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement involves comprehensive mechanical systems replacement, including a new cooling tower, chiller systems, piping, pumps, direct digital controls, and chemical treatment systems, with related roof work. Proposers must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and capable of providing both preconstruction and construction phase services. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, with proposer questions due by November 18, 2025. The RFP timeline includes proposal submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2025, with an evaluation committee to shortlist firms by December 1, 2025, conduct interviews by December 4, 2025, and issue a Notice of Intent to Award by December 5, 2025. The project is divided into two phases: Preconstruction (consultation, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering) and Construction (final bidding, management, and completion), with a target completion date prior to September 2026.

The project emphasizes local and diverse subcontractor engagement, with a focus on COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) compliance and sustainable construction practices. The district will cover certain permit fees including building, fire department, and DEQ permits, while the contractor is responsible for all other permits and licenses. Performance and payment bonds are required in the full amount of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The total construction project budget is $2 million, with compensation structured as a cost-reimbursement model for Preconstruction Phase Services and a fixed fee percentage for Construction Phase Services. Contractors will receive additional compensation for General Conditions Work on a not-to-exceed reimbursable basis. The project will be funded through Reynolds School District's capital budget, with all GMP savings accruing to the Owner. Proposers must demonstrate capability to manage local subcontractor engagement and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Oregon Revised Statutes.