American Academy of Innovation- APEX Center Building-Construction Manager/General Contractor

The American Academy of Innovation is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager/General Contractor to oversee a building expansion of approximately 5,000 square feet for its APEX center in Utah. The facility will feature two offices and three to four specialized learning areas for animal science, hospitality/culinary, and engineering/manufacturing, along with standard support facilities. The project is structured as a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract, requiring the selected contractor to provide initial preconstruction services and subsequent construction phase services. Key requirements include 100% payment and performance bonds for the GMP amount, adherence to Utah state building codes, and strict compliance with student safety and security policies since work may occur while school is in session. Proposals must be submitted via email to aaiapex@aaiutah.org by November 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for November 2, 2026. The evaluation process is based on a weighted scoring system, where the cost proposal must be submitted separately from the technical proposal and respondent profile to avoid being deemed non-responsive. Financial terms include a 5% retainage held in an interest-bearing account and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond the contract time. The award will be granted to the responsible respondent with the highest total score, with a primary performance goal of completing the facility in time for the 2027-28 school year.