PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Washoe County School District (WCSD) is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide pre-construction services during the design phase of the expansion and remodel (modernization) of Palmer Elementary School located at 5890 Klondike Dr. Sun Valley, NV. The awarded CMAR’s duties will include, but are not limited to, the review of the following packages: schematic design development; design development, and construction document deliverables provided by Architects + . The CMAR shall provide constructability analysis, proposed approach to work during an occupied campus, construction schedule; and cost estimates for each drawing deliverable; provide value engineering; and other typical CMAR preconstruction services. The awarded Proposer will also be required to manage subcontractor procurement in accordance with all applicable laws and policies in the development of one or more Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) construction contracts for consideration by WCSD. PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: The Modernization of Palmer Elementary School will have emphasis on compliance of WCSD’s Education Specification within the allowed project budget. Priority scope items include, but are not limited to; expansion of the school as needed to provide space for students currently residing in portable classrooms; removal of all portable classrooms; safety improvements such as new single point-of-entry; surveillance cameras; fencing; additions of flexible learning spaces such as; student hub, media center; outdoor learning area with shade, general use restrooms; renovation and or refresh of existing interior spaces needed to provide functional spaces for programs and administrative staff as prioritized during the programming phase. The expansion is estimated at approximately 12,935 square feet.
