Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Sammamish, Washington. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is accepting proposals from GC/CM firms to: Embrace an integrated project team model that includes LWSD, the contracted architect, OAC Services (construction management), specialty consultants, the contractor, and key subcontractors. The team focus throughout is on the best interest of the project. Provide high quality pre-construction consulting services including accurate cost estimating, efficiency/effectiveness ideas that result in cost savings in the design and construction process and also the operation of the final product, detailed scheduling, constructability, phasing, logistics, collaboration with the design consultants, assistance in the selection of materials and building systems. Provide integrated use of current design and construction technology including Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design and Construction to help maximize construction efficiency, limit waste and avoid re-work. Integrate with LWSD document and workflow management systems, including web-based collaboration tools to streamline typical project workflows and document controls. Assist LWSD in establishing and achieving high performance design and construction goals including the delivery of efficient and effective facilities. Develop strategic procurement plans to maximize competition for materials and subcontracts. Solicit and manage subcontractor and supplier bidding to obtain competitive pricing from high quality subcontractors and vendors. Provide high quality construction services to deliver a quality project, safely, on time and under budget. Perform Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews. Support the independent Commissioning Agent including planning and execution of system startup, testing and training. Provide robust training for LWSD maintenance and custodial staff members including documentation. Please submit any questions related to this solicitation via e-mail to Senior Project Manager, Alec Weintraub, c-aweintraub@lwsd.org and Capital Program Manager, Laura DeGooyer, ldegooyer@lwsd.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Any questions and responses will be available for all responding to the RFQ.