RFP IPD General Contractor at Risk SME

This contract awards the School District of Pickens County a Construction Manager/General Contractor at Risk (CM/GC) to deliver an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) construction effort for the Six Mile Elementary School expansion. The project adds roughly 13,500 sq ft of new classroom space (six standard classrooms, four itinerant classrooms, and associated support areas), upgrades site‑work—including a new car loop, detention pond, and playground improvements—and requires the contractor to assume full responsibility for design coordination, construction, and subcontractor management under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) framework. The solicitation emphasizes a single‑entity requirement, bonding (5 % bid bond and 100 % performance bond), insurance, and a strong focus on experience, references, and IPD capability. The award was made to H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc., with the contract expected to begin in May 2023 and be completed by August 2024. • Scope: Design‑build (IPD) for classroom expansion, site work, and playground upgrades. • Delivery method: CM/GC at risk with GMP, requiring extensive pre‑construction services. • Value range: $3 M–$5 M (owner’s estimate). • Key requirements: South Carolina contractor license, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance bond, extensive insurance, and single‑entity participation.