GC/CM Services for Alternative Project Delivery YC Courthouse Renovation

This solicitation invites qualified GC/CM firms to propose a “Work‑Plus‑Fee with Guaranteed Maximum Price” (GMP) solution for the full renovation of the occupied Yellowstone County Courthouse in Billings, MT. The contract will be structured as a GC/CM arrangement with pre‑construction services (fee‑capped) and a construction phase that requires 100 % performance and payment bonds on the $11 M estimated cost of work. The County seeks firms that have demonstrated experience renovating occupied courthouses, possess bonding capacity for up to $11 M, hold a current Montana contractor registration, and meet safety/EMR criteria. Proposals must be submitted by September 29 2025 (hard‑copy and electronic), and the construction period is assumed to run from January 2026 to December 2026, with occupancy required by the end of 2026. Evaluation will score project approach, price, and interview performance, with the top three firms invited to present. • Delivery method: GC/CM with GMP (AIA A‑133 2017). • Estimated construction cost: $11 M (excluding GC/CM fees and reimbursables). • Bonding requirement: 100 % performance and payment bonds for the full GMP amount.