Description
Union County, North Carolina is seeking qualified construction firms to serve as Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) for a two‑phase renovation of the historic post office and adjacent West Franklin Street commercial building. The CMAR will provide pre‑construction consulting, cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, subcontractor pre‑qualification, and full construction‑phase management, working in coordination with a separately hired architectural/engineering firm. The total anticipated construction budget is approximately $5 million. Firms must be licensed general contractors in North Carolina, demonstrate prior CMAR experience on comparable projects, and be able to furnish bonding and insurance. Submissions are electronic SOQs due 11:00 AM on 18 Nov 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑submittal conference is held 27 Oct 2026.
• Scope includes demolition, adaptive reuse, interior build‑out, and minor parking improvements for ~41,000 sf Phase 1 and interior upgrades for ~27,500 sf Phase 2.
• Required services: constructability reviews, cost control, GMP development, phasing & logistics planning, subcontractor pre‑qualification, on‑site construction management, safety & quality programs, and close‑out.
• Budget: ~ $5 M (CMAR fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost).
• Mandatory licensing, bonding, and insurance; small‑business outreach compliance required.
• Electronic SOQ submission via Union County portal; questions due 30 Oct 2026.