Project Overview A. Project Description The University of Cincinnati seeks qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk services for improvements to Gettler Stadium. Gettler Stadium is the home to the University of Cincinnati Women's Soccer and Women's and Men's Track and Field programs. It is also a highly utilized recreational facility for the student body and club sports teams. This project will replace both the track surface and the field turf. It will also construct a seasonally installed air-supported dome including recessed perimeter grade beam, additional perimeter drainage, and required utilities including natural gas and electric. The University has completed an initial feasibility study which will be shared with shortlisted firms prior to interviews. Professional design services are being acquired by the Contracting Authority under a separate contract. All aspects of the project and related issues will be implemented and operated consistent with the Contracting Authority and/or Owner's policies and procedures. B. Scope of Services The selected Construction Manager at Risk ("CM"), as a portion of its required Scope of Services and prior to submitting its proposal, will discuss and clarify with the Contracting Authority and/or Owner, the breakdown of the Agreement detailed cost components, to address the Owner's project requirements and refine the project schedule. Participate in the Encouraging Diversity, Growth & Equity (EDGE) Program as required by statute and the Agreement. As required by the Agreement, and as properly authorized, provide the following categories of services: provide constructability review comments on documents produced by the A/E during the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document stages; develop and maintain estimates of probable construction cost, value engineering, project schedules, and construction schedules; lead and manage the Subcontractor Prequalification and Bidding process, Construction and Closeout Stage. Refer to the Ohio Facilities Construction Manual for additional information about the type and extent of services required for each. A copy of the standard Agreement can be obtained at the OFCC website The preconstruction and construction services are generally described below. Subcontracts including but not limited to Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC, Electrical and AV/Technology will be awarded by the CM to prequalified vendors using a competitive process. The parties will engage in an "open book" pricing method in which all subcontracted work shall be based upon competitive pricing that will be reviewed by the Contracting Authority and/or Owner, the A/E and the CM. The Contracting Authority and/or Owner shall have access to all books, records, documents and other data in the CM's possession related to itself, its subcontractors and material suppliers pertaining to bidding, pricing or performance of the Agreement. Funding / Estimated Budget Total Project Cost $8,000,000 State Funding $0 Construction Cost $6,000,000 Other Funding $8,000,000 D. Anticipated Schedule E. EDGE Participation Goal CM Preconstruction Services Start 01 / 24 Percent of the CM's total compensation excluding CM's Contingency* 5.0% Construction Stage Notice to Proceed 04 / 24 Substantial Completion of all Work 09 / 24 *Preconstruction Stage Compensation plus Contract Sum minus CM's Contingency Interviews 01-2024 Selection of CM 01-2024
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