Construction Manager for Nims Middle School Construction of a New Cafeteria/Kitchen, Demolition, New Construction, Remodeling and Renovations, and Site Work Project (Re-Solicitation)

This procurement seeks a Construction‑Manager‑At‑Risk (CM‑AR) firm to oversee the full scope of renovations and new construction at Nims Middle School, including a new cafeteria/kitchen, demolition of existing structures, new building construction, remodeling of existing spaces, and extensive site‑work. The award was recommended to Rippee Construction, Inc. after a brief protest period and a rescinded earlier recommendation. The solicitation was open only to state‑certified contractors pre‑qualified by the Leon County School Board, with a tight qualification‑statement deadline of January 8, 2024. The project will be funded by the School Board and will be managed under Florida statutes governing public‑school construction. • Scope: CM‑AR services covering design coordination, cost estimating, scheduling, bid‑packaging, GMP development, construction supervision, quality control, safety, and close‑out for a multi‑phase school facility upgrade. • Procurement: Qualification‑based open competition (RFQ 247‑2024) with a single‑vendor award recommendation to Rippee Construction, Inc. after a protest by a competing bidder. • Key Dates: Qualification deadline Jan 8 2024; Board recommendation Feb 14 2024; protest filing governed by Fla. Stat. §120.57(3).