Construction Management at Risk Services for Southwood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project

The School Board of Orange County, Florida, issued solicitation 2605CM for Construction Management at Risk services to execute a comprehensive renovation and remodeling of Southwood Elementary School located at 12600 Bisted Drive, Orlando, Florida. With an estimated construction cost of 19,690,000 dollars, the project aims to upgrade all building and site facilities, systems, and finishes to meet current design guidelines and educational requirements. The scope of work includes addressing existing deficiencies, improving life safety and accessibility, remodeling spaces for functional equity, and potentially demolishing existing buildings for new construction. Because the project will take place on an occupied campus, the scope encompasses the provision of temporary facilities and classrooms to support construction phasing. The procurement process began with a solicitation posted on May 1, 2026, and a proposal deadline of May 27, 2026. Following a rigorous evaluation process that included a pre-submittal meeting, shortlist scoring based on experience and financial capability, and formal interviews on June 22, 2026, firms were ranked on criteria such as project team, scheduling, cost control, and MWBE participation. Based on these evaluations, T&G Corporation dba T&G Constructors emerged as the highest-ranked firm. A notice of intended decision was issued on June 25, 2026, recommending the award to T&G Corporation, pending final School Board approval on July 28, 2026.