Construction Manager At Risk

Description

LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK INTRODUCTION Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-2-203(a)(D)(ii), and Board Policy No 2.806, the Lewis County Board of Education is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide preconstruction and construction administration and management services for a fixed price on several renovation projects at three sites within Lewis County Schools. SCOPE OF PROJECTS The Board intends to find a single qualified professional to serve as construction manager at risk for the projects set forth in the attached Lewis County School System 2026 Capital Improvement Project Summary, all of which must be completed during the Summer of 2026. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED Prospective responders must set forth the following: • • • • • Qualifications to serve as CMAR; Experience working on similar projects, i.e., those listed in the Project Summary as well as experience covering multiple projects simultaneously; Qualifications and experience of individuals assigned to these projects; Fees and costs; and Any comparable experience working with Lewis County Schools. SPECICAL CONSIDERATIONS A CMAR may not undertake actual construction work on any of the listed projects except where bids have been twice solicited and no bids have been submitted. DEADLINE AND DECISION Sealed proposals must be submitted to Dr. Tracy McAbee no later than May 6, 2026, at 2pm. The Board will select the CMAR on or before May 8, 2026, at 4pm. LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SUMMARY The following projects represent prioritized facility upgrades and improvements across the Lewis County School System. Each project is intended to enhance safety, functionality, and long-term durability while supporting both academic and extracurricular programs. Budget figures below are preliminary planning-level estimates and will be refined following the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). 1. Install New Food Science Kitchen — $180,000 The project includes the design and installation of a fully functional Food Science Kitchen to support instructional programming and hands-on learning. Work will include installation of appliances, ventilation systems, plumbing, electrical upgrades, cabinetry, and durable finishes. The space will meet safety codes and provide a modern, efficient environment for culinary and food science education. Location: 842 West Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 2.