Owner Advisor (OA) Services for Fiber Reinforced Polymer Pipe Rehabilitation Project

The City of Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a qualified Owner Advisor (OA) consulting firm to guide the design, procurement, construction‑management, and close‑out of a large‑scale Fiber Reinforced Polymer Pipe (FRPP) rehabilitation/replacement program for its municipal sewer interceptor system. The OA will act as the Owner’s technical and contractual partner, supporting a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) delivery method, developing procurement packages, managing design coordination, overseeing construction activities, handling payment applications, and ensuring compliance with safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements. • Provide project initiation support, delivery strategy, budgeting, and scheduling for FRPP rehabilitation. • Develop and manage the RFQ procurement package for selecting a CMAR. • Administer the construction contract, maintain document control (Procore), and act as liaison between CMAR, designers, and the City. • Offer design‑phase assistance, constructability reviews, and independent cost estimate verification. • Deliver construction‑management services including site monitoring, RFI tracking, progress reporting, payment recommendation, and forensic investigations as needed. • Ensure compliance with Davis‑Bacon, SRF loan requirements, insurance, and environmental constraints. • Participate in optional finalist interviews (tentative 9/28/2026) and be prepared for award around 12/8/2026 with contract effective 1/1/2027.