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The Town of Richmond, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for an Owner's Project Manager to provide project management services for planning and design phases of a town facility project under RFP procedures, with proposals due September 8, 2026.

The scope includes assistance with designer selection, cost estimating, budget management, document review, quality control, feasibility studies, and compliance with Massachusetts Building Code and public bid laws. The OPM will report to the Town Building Committee. The facility project may include a Public Library, Community Meeting Space, and Town Offices.

The designated Project Manager must be either a Massachusetts-registered Architect or Professional Engineer with at least five years of public building construction and design experience, or a non-registered individual with at least seven years of similar experience. The Project Manager must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Architectural Access Board regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and public bid laws under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44A1/2; preferably possess experience with green building certification programs such as LEED.

Compensation will be negotiated with top-ranked applicants following the selection process and is not discussed during proposal submission or interviews. Payment for OPM services is subject to available funds. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for two additional years. The selected firm is expected to begin work immediately upon contract award.

Evaluation criteria include past performance on publicly funded projects, relevant public building experience, knowledge of Commonwealth procurement laws, management approach and staffing, key personnel qualifications, current workload capacity, cost analysis and estimating expertise, and sustainability experience. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to cancel or modify the RFP at its discretion.