Description
The University of Louisville is seeking a qualified Construction Manager‑General Contractor (CM‑GC) to renovate and reconfigure its existing Fresh Tissue Laboratory and morgue into a modern, high‑fidelity surgical education facility. The scope includes demolition, upgraded mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, installation of lab‑grade finishes, operable partitions, expanded cadaver storage, a dedicated temporal‑bone lab, faculty offices, and associated support spaces within an occupied building with limited lay‑down area. The contractor will provide pre‑construction services (cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling), manage construction activities, coordinate owner‑furnished equipment, and deliver the project on a GMP based on 100 % construction documents.
• Approx. 7,000 gross sf renovation; total project budget ≈ $4.6 M (construction ≈ $3.2 M).
• Must maintain continuous operation of cadaver storage, work in a fully‑occupied facility, and adhere to strict utility‑shutdown and safety protocols (including hot‑work permits).
• Requires full‑time on‑site team (Project Executive, Project Manager, Superintendent, etc.) with extensive experience on university/health‑science lab projects.
• Contract term runs to 31 Dec 2027 with substantial completion targeted for 17 Dec 2027; liquidated damages apply for delays.