CMAR Services for 14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility

Capital Projects
403 E. Washington Street, Suite D
Walterboro, SC 29488
843.782.0508
RFQ: SOL-1
Construction Management at Risk Services for
14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility,
Beaufort County, SC
DUE: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00am
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Attn: John Stieglitz
403 E. Washington Street, Suite D
Walterboro, SC 29488
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Attn: John Stieglitz
403 E. Washington Street, Suite D
Walterboro, SC 29488
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SECTION I - PROJECT OVERVIEW
Colleton County ("County") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from
qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the
construction of the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Mock Trial Facility ("Project"). Colleton
County is issuing this Request for Qualifications and will administer the
procurement process and CMAR contract on behalf of the Project Owner.
The Project is anticipated to include the construction of a facility owned by the
14th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, intended to support mock trial
proceedings, training, and related functions associated with the Solicitor's Office.
The facility is expected to include courtroom simulation spaces, support areas,
and associated building systems.
The Project will be located at 108 Traders Cross, Okatie, South Carolina.
The County intends to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery
method to promote early collaboration during design, enhance cost certainty,
improve constructability, and support schedule control through the establishment
of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The selected CMAR will be engaged
during the design phases to provide preconstruction services and, subject to
successful negotiation of a GMP, will serve as the constructor for the Project.
SECTION II - PROJECT SCHEDULE
At the time of issuance of this Request for Qualifications, the Project design is at
the conclusion of the Schematic Design phase. The County anticipates engaging
the Construction Manager at Risk at the beginning of the Design Development
phase.
During the Design Development and Construction Documents phases, the
Architect will maintain responsibility for the design schedule. The CMAR will work
collaboratively with the Architect and the County to support the design schedule
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through timely cost estimating, constructability reviews, and procurement
coordination.
The Project is anticipated to be delivered as a single-phase construction project
following completion of design and establishment of a Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP). The CMAR shall identify long-lead materials, systems, and
equipment and provide recommendations for early procurement strategies,
subject to County approval.
Final construction duration and milestone dates will be established during the
preconstruction phase and incorporated into the CMAR agreement.
SECTION III - PROJECT DESIGN TEAM
The County has retained LS3P Associates Ltd. to provide architectural and
engineering (A/E) services for the Project. LS3P will serve as the Architect of
Record and will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of the
Construction Documents.
The Construction Manager at Risk will coordinate with the A/E team during both
the preconstruction and construction phases of the Project. During
preconstruction, the CMAR is expected to collaborate with the Architect and the
County by providing constructability input, cost estimating, value engineering,
and procurement recommendations. During construction, the CMAR shall
continue to coordinate closely with the A/E team and the County to support
implementation of the Contract Documents and successful delivery of the Project.
SECTION IV - SCOPE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES
A. Preconstruction Services
The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) shall provide professional
preconstruction services beginning at the start of the Design Development phase
and continuing through completion of the Construction Documents and execution
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of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The CMAR shall work collaboratively with
the County, the Project Owner, and the Architect to support the design effort and
align Project scope, budget, and schedule.
Preconstruction services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Provide detailed, construction cost estimates at the Design Development
and Construction Documents phases, organized by trade and clearly
identifying assumptions, allowances, contingencies, and exclusions.
2. Actively engage qualified subcontractors and suppliers during
preconstruction to obtain accurate, market-based pricing and
constructability input.
3. Review and reconcile CMAR cost estimates with those prepared by the
Architect and participate in coordination meetings to resolve discrepancies.
4. Perform constructability reviews at each phase of design and submit
written comments and recommendations to the County and Architect.
5. Provide value engineering (VE) recommendations focused on maintaining
programmatic intent, quality, durability, and functionality while improving
cost efficiency and constructability.
6. Assist the Architect and County with evaluation of alternative materials,
systems, and construction approaches.
7. Identify long-lead materials, systems, and equipment and provide
recommendations for early procurement strategies, subject to County
approval.
8. Support the Architect-led design schedule through timely estimating,
constructability input, and procurement coordination.
9. Develop a comprehensive Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) incorporating
subcontractor pricing, General Conditions, CMAR fee, contingencies,
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allowances, early-procured items, and clearly defined assumptions and
exclusions.
10. Reconcile the draft GMP with prior cost estimates and the Project budget.
11. Prepare and submit the Project for building permit, including coordination
with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.
12. Attend and participate in scheduled design and coordination meetings as
required by the County.
Subcontractor and supplier engagement during preconstruction shall be for
pricing, constructability, and coordination purposes only and shall not constitute
selection or award of subcontract work.
B. Construction Services
Upon execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), the CMAR shall
provide full construction management services through completion, closeout, and
the warranty period.
Construction phase, closeout, and warranty services shall include, but not be
limited to:
1. Provide on-site construction management and supervision, including a
dedicated project superintendent.
2. Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance
with the Contract Documents, safety requirements, quality standards, and
schedule.
3. Develop, maintain, and update a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM)
construction schedule.
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4. Conduct and document regular job meetings with the County and Architect.
5. Manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and product data in coordination
with the Architect.
6. Implement and maintain quality control and safety programs.
7. Manage cost control, progress payments, and change order
documentation.
8. Coordinate inspections, testing, and regulatory approvals.
9. Coordinate systems startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
10. Manage project closeout, including record documents, warranties, training,
and turnover.
11. Assist the County and Project Owner with transition to occupancy.
12. Administer warranty obligations and resolve warranty issues to the
satisfaction of the County.
SECTION V - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Firms responding to this Request for Qualifications shall submit a Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ) that is clear, concise, and directly responsive to the
requirements outlined herein. Submittals shall focus on the firm's qualifications,
relevant experience, proposed project team, and approach to providing
Construction Manager at Risk services for this Project.
Submittals shall be limited to twenty (20) pages, double-sided, on 8.5" x 11"
paper, excluding required forms and confidential submissions. Pages shall be
sequentially numbered and organized with clearly labeled sections corresponding
to the requirements of this RFQ. All submitted materials become the property of
Colleton County and will be subject to applicable public records requirements.
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A. Firm Qualifications
Provide the following information for the proposing Construction Manager at Risk
firm:
1. Firm Information
a. Legal firm name and business address
b. Telephone number and primary point of contact
c. Email address of the key executive assigned to this Project
d. Description of in-house service capabilities relevant to Construction
Manager at Risk services
2. Licensing and Authority
a. List all applicable South Carolina licenses, including license type and
license number, held by the firm
b. Confirmation of the firm's authority to conduct business in the State
of South Carolina
3. Office Locations
a. Identification of all firm office locations and the approximate number
of staff at each location
b. Identification of the firm's corporate headquarters or home office
4. Corporate Background
a. The year the firm was established and current organizational
structure
b. State of incorporation or formation
c. Total years in business
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d. Summary of the firm's history providing construction services,
including Construction Manager at Risk services
5. Corporate Leadership
a. Identification of principal corporate officers, including:
i. President
ii. Vice President
iii. Secretary/Treasurer (or equivalent)
6. Organizational Structure
a. Description of the firm's corporate structure (e.g., corporation,
limited liability company)
b. Identification of any previous firm names under which the proposing
entity has conducted business
7. Affiliated Entities
a. List of subsidiary companies, if any
b. List of affiliated companies in which the firm's principals have a
financial interest
B. Relevant Project Experience
Proposers shall submit information on up to five (5) completed projects that best
demonstrate the firm's qualifications to perform as Construction Manager at Risk
services for this Project. Projects shall be similar in size, scope, complexity, and
delivery method and shall have been completed within the Southeast region of
the United States.
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Emphasis shall be placed on public-sector CMAR projects and projects that
demonstrate strong preconstruction involvement, familiarity with regional
construction market conditions, and collaboration with local subcontractors and
suppliers.
For each project submitted, provide the following information in a consistent
format:
1. Project name and location
2. Owner name and contact information
3. Architect or design firm
4. Project delivery method
5. Construction cost or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
6. Year of completion
7. Identification of the CMAR office that managed the project
8. Identification of core project personnel, including Project Manager and
Superintendent, and clearly indicate which of the proposed personnel for
this RFQ were involved in each example project
9. Description of the CMAR's role during preconstruction and construction,
including specific services provided
10. Summary of the firm's approach to cost estimating, subcontractor
engagement, value engineering, and GMP development
11. Description of the firm's experience working with regional and local
subcontractors and suppliers on the project
The County is particularly interested in understanding how the proposer's
preconstruction efforts contributed to accurate pricing, informed
decision-making, cost control, and successful project outcomes.
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C. Project Team and Key Personnel
Proposers shall identify the core project personnel proposed for this Project and
demonstrate the qualifications and experience of those individuals to successfully
deliver Construction Manager at Risk services.
At a minimum, proposers shall identify the following key personnel:
1. Project Manager
2. Lead Superintendent
3. Preconstruction Manager
4. Safety Manager (or individual responsible for project safety oversight)
5. Quality Control Manager (or individual responsible for quality assurance
and quality control)
For each proposed individual, provide the following information:
1. Name, title, and proposed role on the Project
2. Years of experience with Construction Manager at Risk delivery
3. Summary of relevant experience on similar public-sector or CMAR projects
4. Identification of completed projects listed in Section V.C on which the
individual participated, including their role on each project
5. Current workload and availability to commit to this Project
Resumes for key personnel shall be limited to one (1) page per individual and
included within the Statement of Qualifications.
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