This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Browning, Montana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Browning Public Schools requests the procurement of GCCM services by a qualified GCCM consulting firm to participate in a collaborative process to assist in the finalization and development of the design; to provide value engineering; influence the methods and sequencing of the construction phase; and participate in the construction delivery of the following three (3) projects: KW Bergan - Vina Chattin Elementary School Connector, Browning Public School District Miscellaneous Food Service Projects, and Browning High School (4) Classroom Addition. Proposal shall include the following information: 1. Statement of qualifications to perform the requested services. Provide qualifications of key personnel who would be involved in the project including the project manager and superintendent. 2. Recent experience with other similar project types: a. School remodel/addition projects in existing buildings occupied by the Owner during construction. b. School sports facilities. 3. Describe firm's experi- ence, methodology, and past success with value engineering on previous projects. 4. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the own- er, architect, and subcontrac- tors as demonstrated by references and successful projects. Please provide references for two (2) owners, two (2) A/E firms, and two (2) subcontrac- tors. Provide current addresses and phone numbers. 5. Provide safety record, accident prevention methodol- ogy and worker compensation modification rate. 6. Description of the consultant's approach to this project. 7. Provide information on present and projected work- load and how it will affect this project. 8. Demonstrate the ability to bond a $15,000,000 project. Provide a letter of proof from a Bonding Agency. 9. Fees: a. Provide a cost for the completion of pre-construction phase services. b. Provide a breakdown and cost for general requirements as anticipated for completion of the described project. c. Provide a construction management fee based on the project budget described. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at the rates required under federal prevail- ing wage law [Davis-Bacon]. Subject to the Indian prefer- ence requirements attendant to the procurement of these construction services as noted below, the Contractor must en- sure that employees and appli- cants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The funding for this proj- ect may consist in whole or in part of federal education funds received under 20 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. [Impact Aid] and, in accordance with the require- ments of 25 U.S.C. 450e [Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act], the procurement of construction services for this project will be subject to a PREFERENCE for qualified Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. In addition to any Indian preference requirements, the Contractor shall meet all requirements of Blackfeet TERO and Tribal Revenue and shall include the price of a Montana State Building Permit in its bid. State of Montana Gross Receipts Tax of one percent (1%) will be deducted from the Contractor's payments. The State fee for plan review shall be paid by the Browning Public School District. Browning Public School District Board of Trustees reserves the right to select a firm based on the written proposals or select firms for interviews. Selection of a qualified firm will be based on the criteria set forth above and the selec- tion team's judgment of the firm's ability to provide services during both the pre-construc- tion and design/ construction phases that will endeavor to achieve the highest value proj- ect for the owner. The firm's previous history of client satisfaction and ease of working relationships with own- ers, design team professionals, and subcontractors will also be a serious consideration. For more information, please contact Corrina Guardipee- Hall, Superintendent of Browning Public School District at (406) 338-2715. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.