Hopkins School Addition OPM Bid and Recommendation

This contract awards Owner’s Project Management (OPM) services to Vertex Companies, LLC for the addition/renovation of the Hopkins Elementary School, a $3 million project in Hopkinton, MA. The OPM will act as the school district’s representative through the bidding phase, overseeing design‑bid‑build or design‑build activities, reviewing proposals, and managing construction administration. The solicitation was publicly advertised, received five bids, and the selection committee evaluated vendors against a detailed scoring system before recommending Vertex Companies, LLC. The agreed OPM fee is $409,462, and the contract is expected to be executed by mid‑May 2023. • Scope: full‑service OPM for feasibility, schematic, design development, and construction‑administration phases of the Hopkins Elementary School addition. • Procurement: competitive public RFS with a single‑award decision; evaluation based on past performance, code knowledge, procurement expertise, management approach, and financial stability. • Financials: OPM fee $409,462; total project budget $3 million; no vendor contact information disclosed.