BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING & RENOVATIONS & SITE

This pre‑construction contract authorizes RAM Construction & Development LLC to provide Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CM‑AR) pre‑construction services for the Buck Lake Elementary School project in Leon County, Florida. The pre‑construction fee is set at 1 % of the anticipated $4.8 million Guaranteed Maximum Price, resulting in a fiscal impact of $48,881. The work includes constructability reviews, cost estimating, schedule development, value engineering, and subcontractor procurement assistance prior to the execution of the final GMP construction contract. The award follows a competitive RFQ (331‑2015) that involved a pre‑qualification process, a screening committee, and an interview on October 14 2014, with board approval on December 9 2014. • Scope: Pre‑construction planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination for new construction, remodels, and site improvements at Buck Lake Elementary School. • Value: Fixed‑price fee of $48,881 (1 % of the projected $4.8 M GMP). • Procurement: Full and open competition via RFQ 331‑2015, with pre‑qualification, interview, and board approval steps. • Agency: Leon County School Board, funded from the 2014 bonded levy (Account 33006). • Vendor: Single award to RAM Construction & Development LLC.