Description
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to oversee the full renovation of the North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens. The CM will provide pre‑construction services, develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and manage all construction activities, including interior lobby upgrades, security vestibule addition, office space re‑configurations (≈28,000 sf), new judicial chambers, MEP system upgrades, re‑roofing, fire‑alarm replacement, and exterior improvements. The project’s estimated construction cost is $9 million, with work slated to begin late 2027 and finish by the end of 2028. The solicitation emphasizes Small Business Development (SBD) participation, requiring a minimum 20 % SBE subcontracting goal and offering evaluation points for SBE mentoring and participation plans. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM on November 17, 2026, with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal conference on October 14, 2026.
• Scope: Full CM@Risk services for a $9 M courthouse renovation (≈28,000 sf interior work, security upgrades, MEP, roofing, fire‑alarm, exterior fencing).
• Schedule: Construction start late 2027, completion end 2028; proposal deadline Nov 17 2026.
• Delivery method: Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with CM acting as general contractor.
• Mandatory licensing: Florida state contractor license and Palm Beach County occupational license.
• SBE requirements: Minimum 20 % SBE subcontracting, with additional points for mentoring/participation plans.
• Pre‑proposal conference: Oct 14 2026 (non‑mandatory, strongly encouraged).
• Submission format: 1 original, 8 copies, and electronic copy to the Facilities Development & Operations Department.