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District to use three-way CMAR bidding for 2025 bond projects to preserve competition
Summary
Facilities director Mr. Gorrell explained the district will shortlist three construction managers via RFQ and then ask each to provide lump-sum bids on individual 2025 bond projects; an alternate firm (Straub) is listed to cover staffing gaps. Contracts for each project will return to the board for award to the low bidder.
Mr. Gorrell, the district's facilities director, told the finance committee the selection for construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) services on 2025 bond projects will be a two-step process required by state law: an RFQ to shortlist qualified teams, then a second-phase lump-sum bid per project.
Under the planned approach, the district will select three contractors from…
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