Construction Management at Risk Services for the Esteem Academy Replacement Project

Orange County Public Schools is procuring Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the new Esteem Academy Replacement Project, a K‑12 school facility of roughly 82,000 sq ft on a 6‑acre site. The CM firm will manage design, pre‑construction, and construction phases, delivering a fully functional school within a $50.1 M budget and a schedule that moves from design start (Feb 2025) to substantial completion (May 2027). • Scope includes new building construction, parking deck, site grading, utilities, stormwater, and multiple recreational amenities. • Estimated construction cost is $50,094,000; the CM firm must provide all professional services to meet budget and schedule. • Key milestones: Design Commencement Feb 2025, Pre‑construction May 2025, Notice to Proceed May 2026, Substantial Completion May 2027.