Description
The RFQ seeks a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk to deliver pre‑construction and construction services for the expansion and modernization of GoTriangle’s Nelson Road Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility (BOMF) in Durham, NC. The CMAR will act as the prime contractor, develop a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and execute the project in two phases while maintaining uninterrupted bus operations. The solicitation is qualifications‑based; cost is not an evaluation factor, and the award will be based on experience, key personnel, relevant project work, and the vendor’s approach to phasing, scheduling, and federal‑fund compliance. The project budget is roughly $35–$40 million, funded partly by the Federal Transit Administration, and includes requirements for Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, DBE participation, and extensive insurance and bonding. Evaluation will occur from August 13‑18 2026, with possible interviews and negotiations thereafter, and the Board of Trustees must approve the award by late September.
• Scope includes expanding parking, relocating a cul‑de‑sat, adding new building space, re‑configuring maintenance areas, installing a second service lane, bus wash, indoor fueling, solar PV canopies, perimeter security, and BEB charging infrastructure.
• CMAR must provide detailed cost‑loaded schedules, risk mitigation plans, utility coordination, safety management, and commissioning documentation.
• Federal requirements (Buy‑America, DBE, Davis‑Bacon, etc.) and a minimum insurance package (including $1 M pollution liability) are mandatory.