Kenai Peninsula Borough – RFP 27‑010 “Kachemak Selo CMGC” – Construction Manager/General Contractor for New K‑12 School

This solicitation seeks a qualified Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) to deliver a new K‑12 school in the remote community of Kachemak Selo, Alaska. The selected firm will provide pre‑construction services (constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, value‑engineering, and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price) and, upon GMP approval, will execute the construction phase. The project faces a significant budget shortfall: design‑stage cost estimate is $10.7 M, yet only $6.5 M is available, requiring aggressive value‑engineering and cost‑control. The contract includes a fixed pre‑construction fee of $96,960 and a performance/payment bond equal to 100 % of the GMP. The timeline allows 45 days for pre‑construction and approximately 486 days for construction after the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for overruns. • Scope: Pre‑construction services, GMP development, full construction management, subcontractor coordination, and delivery of a complete K‑12 school facility. • Budget constraint: Must bring the project within a $6.5 M construction budget despite a $10.7 M design estimate. • Logistics: Remote Alaskan location requiring marine/overland transport, limited staging areas, and harsh weather considerations. • Evaluation criteria: Experience, staff qualifications, resources, methodology, and cost (total 100 pts). • Mandatory submissions: Technical proposal (≤15 pages), Cost proposal with Schedule of Values, Tax‑Compliance Certification, and acknowledgment of both addenda.