REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) – CMAR SERVICES

Pender County Schools is seeking a qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMR) to deliver pre‑construction and construction services for the renovation of the Pender High School Food Lab. The CMR will perform design‑phase cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, constructability reviews, and then manage the construction under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The scope includes demolition, new kitchen stations, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, interior finishes, casework, equipment installation, and code/accessibility upgrades. Work is slated for November 2026 – January 2027, requiring coordination with ongoing school operations. Submissions are limited to a 7‑page Statement of Qualifications due September 21, 2026. Evaluation will consider K‑12 experience, team qualifications, project approach, CM‑at‑Risk experience, and references. The award is expected after board approval in early October, with construction commencing shortly thereafter. • Renovation of existing classroom into modern food‑lab instructional space • Pre‑construction services: cost estimating, scheduling, constructability, value engineering • Construction management under GMP, including public bidding of trade packages • Required experience: K‑12 renovation, culinary/food‑service labs, CM‑at‑Risk within past 5 years • Submission deadline: 2 PM EST, September 21, 2026 (PDF to William Nelson) • Project timeline: Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 (≈3 months) • Award anticipated: early October 2026