CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE HERITAGE – NEW YORK AVENUE SHELTER

The District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Department of General Services, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk to deliver the Heritage – New York Avenue Shelter, a six-story multifamily residential facility designed to provide comprehensive homeless services and emergency shelter for families, individuals, and youth. The project integrates emergency shelter capacity with wraparound social services including a medical clinic, dining area, educational and training spaces, and administrative support areas. A key design feature allows the multipurpose room to be converted into a hyperthermia shelter accommodating over 70 beds during extreme winter weather. The facility is being constructed to achieve LEED Gold certification and meet net-zero energy standards, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and long-term operational efficiency. The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) established after the completion of 100% construction documents by January 15, 2027, with construction set to begin in March 2027 and substantial completion targeted for March 1, 2029. The CMAR contractor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the project, from preconstruction through closeout, including collaborating with the architect/engineer on design development, cost estimating, constructability reviews, and value engineering, as well as managing trade subcontractors and submitting a GMP proposal by March 15, 2027. Compliance with stringent labor, socioeconomic, and environmental requirements is mandatory, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, District of Columbia prevailing wage laws, the 2026 Living Wage Act, and the First Source Employment Agreement, which mandates prioritized hiring of District residents. The contractor must maintain specified insurance coverage, provide performance and payment bonds equivalent to the Letter Contract value, and submit a certified SBE subcontracting plan along with an Equal Employment Opportunity policy statement. All work must comply with ADA requirements, BIM Project Execution Plan standards, and the District’s Turnover Protocol, which requires detailed submittals within 30 days of substantial completion, including record drawings, inspection permits, and operational documentation. Financial accountability is governed by monthly electronic invoicing through the DC Vendor Portal, with liquidated damages of $3,000 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and disincentives for missed deliverables or key personnel changes. The award will prioritize past performance, management capability, key personnel qualifications, and price, with additional preference given to certified business enterprises, and is not guaranteed to go to the highest-sc