Description
The Town of Needham is seeking a Construction Management at Risk (CMR) firm to provide pre-construction and construction management services for the Pollard Middle School project. The project involves the renovation or new construction of the middle school, with an estimated construction cost of $200 to $245 million. The CMR firm will be responsible for managing the construction process, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control. The firm should have experience with similar projects, including phased construction and renovation of existing buildings. The selection process will involve a two-stage evaluation, with the first stage consisting of a review of qualifications and the second stage consisting of a request for proposals from shortlisted firms.
• The project is currently in the preferred schematic phase, with a preliminary design program submitted to the MSBA in September 2025.
• The project delivery method will be Construction Management at Risk, with the CMR firm providing pre-construction services shortly after the start of schematic design.
• The project is expected to be completed in 2030 or 2032, depending on the selected option.
• The Town of Needham reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses submitted.
• The CMR firm will be required to provide payment and performance bonds for the project.
• The firm should have experience with MBE/WBE and workforce compliance requirements.
• The firm should have a strong safety record and provide documentation of its workers' compensation experience modifier for the past three years.