The City of Cape Coral is seeking qualified firms to serve as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for multiple public‑works projects whose total contract values are each under $4 million. The CMAR will be responsible for pre‑construction services, cost estimating, schedule development, procurement, construction oversight, and delivery of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The solicitation follows a qualified‑based selection process, requires registration in the City’s OpenGov procurement portal, and mandates compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (including licensing, E‑Verify, and minority‑business certifications). Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the City will evaluate firms on approach, qualifications, key personnel, past performance, and local‑professional preference.
• Scope: Pre‑construction planning, GMP development, construction management, and delivery for projects < $4 M each.
• Delivery method: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) with guaranteed maximum price.
• Required qualifications: Valid Florida contractor’s license, ability to obtain right‑of‑way permits, E‑Verify compliance, and (if applicable) MBE/WBE/SBE certification.
• Submission: Electronic via OpenGov portal; must include full corporate information, experience, key staff resumes, and required certifications.
• Evaluation: Weighted scoring on approach (25 %), firm qualifications (20 %), key personnel (20 %), team management (20 %), references (≈13 %), and local‑professional preference.
• Timeline: RFP released Oct 26 2026, response deadline Dec 2 2026, award date not specified.