RFQ - Construction Management Services for New Bancroft School

The Christina School District is seeking Construction Management services. Deadline for Questions Date: December 4, 2020 Response to Questions Posted by: Date: December 10, 2020 Estimated Notification of Award Date: TBD A mandatory pre-bid meting has not been established for this Request for Proposals. Christina School District is beginning a four year capital improvement program. The total budget for the project is currently $50 million. The scope of this project includes construction of a new school to serve grades 1-8 and the demolition of an existing building within the City of Wilmington. Christina School District is looking for a Construction Management firm to provide Construction Management Services for the Major Capital Improvement Program. The services will be required for all phases of pre-construction and construction for a new elementary/middle school. The Construction Manager will participate and coordinate all facets of capital improvements including but not limited to: 1. Basic services during the pre-construction phase which include but are not limited to: Review of design; Making relevant recommendations in the best interest of the District; Value engineering; presentation of a detailed estimate of construction cost; Development of a construction schedule based on the District's funding availability; Preparation of bid packages; Conducting pre-bid meetings; Interfacing with the architect and all stakeholders, as necessary. 2. Basic services during the construction which include but are not limited to: Cooperation with architect; Coordination of the contractors with the various phases of the project including pre- purchasing; Conducting pre-construction and progress meetings; Receiving and reviewing shop drawings and related submittals before forwarding to the architect; Assuring compliance with contract drawings and specifications; Maintaining current cost data; Conducting monthly Owners meeting coordinating all ongoing and future projects with regard to construction schedule and costs accountability; Project completion and closeout. 3. Other construction activities will include: Post construction warranty responsibilities; Post construction project training and coordination of move-in activities; Compiling and categorizing change orders by project for submission to Christina School Board for approval; Required attendance by Construction Managers Executive Project Manager at Christina School Districts monthly school board meetings Vendors should rely only on written statements issued by the RFP designated contact. Christina School District Facilities Management George Wicks IV 925 Bear-Corbitt Rd. Bear, DE 19701 George.Wicks@christina.k12.de.us To ensure that written requests are received and answered in a timely manner, electronic mail (e-mail) correspondence is preferable, but other forms of delivery, such as postal and courier services can also be used Any proposal received after the Deadline for Receipt of Proposals date shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened. The proposing vendor bears the risk of delays in delivery. The contents of any proposal shall not be disclosed as to be made available to competing entities during the negotiation process. Upon receipt of vendor proposals, each vendor shall be presumed to be thoroughly familiar with all specifications and requirements of this RFP. The failure or omission to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve vendors from any obligation in respect to this RFP The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.