26C - 016B CMAR SERVICES - NORTH TRANSPORTATION SCHOOL BUS FACILITY - MODERNIZAT

2026-11-03

The School Board of Palm Beach County , Florida invites Certified General Contractors or Certified Building Contractors prequalified by the School Board , pursuant to SREF Chapter 4 . 1 prior to the Proposal Due Date , to submit a Proposal for : CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES FOR : PROJECT NAME : NORTH TRANSPORTATION SCHOOL BUS FACILITY - MODERNIZATIONPROJECT ADDRESS : 7061 GARDEN ROADRIVIERA BEACH , FL 33404RFP NO .: 26C - 016BPROJECT NO .: 9327 - 7390PROPOSALS SHOULD BE BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF WORK : The Construction Manager at Risk ( CMAR ) shall provide all Preconstruction Phase Services necessary to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price ( GMP ), along with all Construction Phase Services following the award of the GMP for the facility identified in this Project Notification . During the Architectural and Engineering ( A / E ) Design Phase , the CMAR shall advise the A / E team on cost considerations and the selection of building systems , and shall provide recommendations for cost reductions and opportunities to expedite construction . All recommendations shall be submitted to the A / E and the District for review and consideration . The CMAR shall conduct document reviews and prepare construction cost estimates at the completion of the Schematic Design Phase , at the completion of the Design Development Phase , and at approximately 75 % percent completion of the Construction Documents . The CMAR shall also provide schedule updates throughout the design phases to maintain alignment with the proposed construction timeline . Early procurement may be necessary for demolition , mechanical , electrical , or other critical systems , which could result in an early GMP specific for procurement only . The Construction Manager shall also assist the District in preparing and adapting a temporary holding location for school buses , drivers , dispatch staff , and other required administrative functions during the construction phase . This support includes coordinating any necessary site modifications , logistics planning , and operational accommodations to ensure that transportation services can continue without interruption while the new facilities are being developed . Additional preconstruction services shall be performed as requested by the Owner . The construction management services will include new site development and construction of a ± 13 - acre campus that will accommodate a new transportation operations facility for school bus fleet maintenance , supported by a surface parking lot for approximately 225 buses . The project will also include the construction of a new administrative facility containing offices , dispatch , meeting , and training rooms , along with other required functional spaces , and a dedicated parking lot for staff and drivers . Additional site components include fueling islands , bus - washing facilities , and charging stations to support electric bus operations . The scope may also include demolition or renovation of existing structures as necessary to accommodate the new design . The construction schedule may be phased as determined by the Owner , in consultation with the A / E and the CMAR . Construction shall incorporate all of the requirements set forth in the Permitted Construction Documents , School District of Palm Beach County Master Specifications , District Design Criteria , State Requirements for Educational Facilities ( SREF ) 2014 , Florida Administrative Code ( FAC ) Chapter 6A - 2 and Florida Building Code . The CONSTRUCTION MANAGER shall prepare all Project Documents in accordance with the requirements stated in Department of Education ’ s Chapter 6A - 2 , SREF and FAC . ESTABLISHED GMP CONSTRUCTION BUDGET : $ 31 , 546 , 000 . 00ATTACHMENTS : Castaldi North Transportation FINAL REPORT SIGNEDNorth Bus Compound Site PlanNorth Bus Facility Castaldi Letter ( Signed by DOE ) CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE : DESIGN NOTICE TO PROCEED ……………………………………………………………. APRIL 20 , 2026PERMITTED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS …………………………………… FEBRUARY 20 , 2027GMP BOARD APPROVAL ………………………………………………………………………. JULY 16 , 2027SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ………………………………………………………. NOVEMBER 30 , 2028FINAL COMPLETION …………………………………………………………………….. JANUARY 31 , 2029SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION : PROPOSALS DUE : JANUARY 19 , 2026 , NO LATER THAN 2 : 00 P . M ., EST viaBidNet Direct @ www . bidnetdirect . comPHASE I SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING *: JANUARY 27 , 2026 AT 9 : 00 A . M ., ESTPHASE II SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING *: FEBRUARY 17 , 2026 , AT 9 : 00 A . M ., ESTSCHEDULED APPROVAL OF CONTRACT : APRIL , 2026 * OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE at North County Support Center , 3661 Interstate Park Road North , 1st Floor Conference Room , Riviera Beach , FL 33404 . All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted viaBidNet Direct @ www . bidnetdirect . comNO LATER THAN 2 : 00 P . M ., EST on JANUARY 5 , 2026 . Only questions received viaBidNet Direct @ www . bidnetdirect . comby the time and date specified will be answered by Addendum and posted on BidNet Direct . See more

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