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 TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER / RIVIERA BEACH PREPARATORY and ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY MODERNIZATION
PROJECT ADDRESS: 7071 GARDEN ROAD
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
RFP NO.: 25C-017D
PROJECT NO.: 3355-8468
ESTABLISHED GMP CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $56,000,000.00
Cost/Student Station: $40,461.00
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:
DESIGN NOTICE TO PROCEED .................................................................. JULY 31, 2025
PERMITTED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ................................................ MAY 31, 2026
GMP BOARD APPROVAL ................................................................... OCTOBER 30, 2026
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION ................................................................... APRIL 7, 2028
FINAL COMPLETION.................................................................................. JULY 8, 2028
SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION:
PROPOSALS DUE: APRIL 21, 2025, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EST via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com
PHASE I SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING*: APRIL 29, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M., EST
PHASE II SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING*: MAY 13, 2025, AT 9:00 A.M., EST
SCHEDULED APPROVAL OF CONTRACT: AUGUST 20, 2025
*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 via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M., EST on APRIL 7, 2025.
Only questions received via BidNet Direct @ www.bidnetdirect.com by the time and date specified will be answered by Addendum and posted on BidNet Direct.
PROPOSALS SHOULD BE BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The CONSTRUCTION MANAGER shall provide all Preconstruction Phase Services necessary to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and all Construction Phase Services following the Award of the GMP for the facility identified in this Project Notification.
The construction management services requested include:
- Construction of a new two story +/- 20,000 sq. ft. building for the Adult Education Program.
- Demolition of existing Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy buildings.
- Construction of a new +/- 59,000 sq. ft. building with 200 student stations to replace the current Preparatory and Achievement Academy.
- Renovation and repairs of the existing facilities at the North Technical Education Center (existing four buildings +/- 50,000 sq. ft.).
CM services include, but not limited to, the following:
1) During the Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Design Phase, the Pre-Construction Manager shall advise the A/E on the costs and selections of the building systems.
2) The CMAR shall offer recommendations for cost reductions and expedited building and construction systems. The recommendations shall be presented to the A/E and the District for consideration.
3) Provide document reviews and construction cost estimates for the Construction Documents at the end of the Schematic Design Phase, at the end of the Design Development Phase, and 75% completion of the Construction Documents.
4) Provide schedule updates during the design phases for the proposed construction.
5) The Mechanical, Electrical, and other systems may require early procurement, which may result in an early GMP for procurement only.
6) Other pre-design services as requested by the Owner.
The construction schedule may be phased as determined by the Owner with the A/E and CMAR input.
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, adhere to the CPTED (Crime Through Environmental Design) principles whenever possible. 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.
