Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Delivery and Pricing Structure

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insight on using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method that complies with Maryland statutes prohibiting cost‑plus‑percentage contracts. The RFI seeks detailed input on feasible pricing structures (fixed‑fee, lump‑sum, GMP, open‑book, etc.), compensation methodology, pre‑construction services, subcontractor procurement, and public‑sector experience. Respondents are asked to submit their responses by October 26 2026. This RFI is purely for research; no contract will be awarded from these responses. • Purpose: assess commercial viability of CMAR under statutory constraints. • Scope: pricing models, fee structures, GMP development, risk allocation, open‑book transparency, pre‑construction services, subcontracting methods, and relevant public‑sector case studies. • Key questions: feasibility of CMAR without percentage‑of‑cost fees, recommended compensation approaches, handling of GMP, cost transparency, and contractor interest. • Response format: company info, primary contact, experience, answers to listed questions, project examples, supporting documents. • Deadline: October 26 2026, 2:00 pm; release date September 28 2026. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or award date – this is a market‑research exercise only.