Request for Qualifications - Construction Management at Risk Services - Richer Elementary

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
Richer School Building Committee
Marlborough City Hall
140 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES
The City of Marlborough, acting through the Richer School Building Committee, invites Statements of
Qualifications from qualified firms for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Richer Elementary School
Building Project pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A. Response to this Request for Qualifications is the first step in a two-
phase procurement process.
Estimated Construction Cost: $128,000,000
Estimated Construction Duration: Approximately 32 months
Qualification: DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility in the category of General Building Construction
Project: Request for Qualifications For Construction Management Services Richer Elementary School Building
Project (MSBA # 202201700025)
This project consists of the construction of a new elementary school on the site of the existing Raymond C. Richer
Elementary School, together with all associated site improvements and demolition of the existing school building.
The proposed project consists of a three-story building comprised of 161,800 g.s.f., plus additional "undeveloped
area" where the proposed building foundations are integrated into the sloping landscape. The project is envisioned
as a multi-phased effort where the existing Richer Elementary School will remain operational throughout
construction of the new building. The project will require significant planning and coordination of construction
activities, school operations, site logistics, safety measures, and stakeholder communications. Due to the active
school environment and limited available site area, construction staging and laydown operations will present
logistical challenges. A second City-owned parcel located on Glen Street (Parcel 89-3C) will be made available for
construction and/or school operational logistics, subject to applicable permitting requirements. The Construction
Manager will be responsible for managing activities associated with this parcel, including restoration upon
completion of the project and coordination with the Owner regarding operational impacts.
The Construction Manager at Risk is anticipated to be selected in Fall 2026. Trade contractor bid packages are
anticipated to be procured beginning in Summer 2027, with construction commencing in Fall 2027. Substantial
completion of the new school building is anticipated by June 2029, followed by demolition of the existing school
and completion of final sitework by December 19, 2029.
The Construction Manager at Risk Request for Qualifications will be available beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, after
10am via www.Projectdoc.com. Project Code: 260720
An informational meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Those
interested should meet at the Richer Elementary School main entrance / lobby, 80 Foley Road, Marlborough, MA
01752.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be submitted electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday,
July 31, 2026, at www.Projectdoc.com. Hard copies or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Instructions are
available online at www.Projectdoc.com or by calling (978) 499-9014. Project Code: 260720.
Contact Information
Name: Matt Sturz, The Vertex Companies, LLC
Phone: 781.770.9570
Email Address: msturz@vertexeng.com