Construction Manager at Risk for Cleveland Metroparks Achievement Centers for Children ReImagined

The Cleveland Metroparks, in partnership with Achievement Centers for Children, is seeking qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMR) firms to oversee the design‑assist and construction of the “Achievement Centers for Children ReImagined” campus at the Mill Stream Run Reservation. The project will be delivered in three phases, encompassing new facilities (adult day program building, cabins, activity center, outdoor play spaces, camp entrance) and potential additional amenities (sports fields, aquatic facility, great hall, renovations). The CMR will coordinate design‑phase cost estimating, develop construction means‑and‑methods, manage subcontractor selection, and execute construction under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) not to exceed the $14 M overall budget. Key milestones include RFQu issuance (Sept 3 2026), question deadline (Sept 23 2026), SOQ submission (Oct 5 2026), pre‑proposal conference/site visit (Oct 20 2026), RFP issuance (Oct 30 2026), and award target (Nov 19 2026). • Project location: 15000 Cheerful Ln, Strongsville, OH 44136 (Mill Stream Run Reservation) • Budget: $14 million (all phases) • Delivery method: Construction Manager‑at‑Risk with GMP and open‑book pricing • Phased scope: Phase 1 – new adult day program facility & cabins; Phase 2 – activity/recreation center & outdoor sensory spaces; Phase 3 – camp entrance and optional amenities • Required services: design‑assist coordination, pre‑construction planning, cost estimating, GMP development, construction sequencing, subcontractor management, safety, as‑built documentation, close‑out • Mandatory submissions: Statement of Qualifications by Oct 5 2026 (2 PM ET) via Public Purchase • Evaluation: qualifications, experience with similar institutional/accessible facilities, MBE/DBE utilization, sustainability approach • Award: contract negotiation and award expected November 2026