Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for UNLV School of Dental Medicine Mezzanine Addition and Simulation Clinic Remodel Project

UNLV seeks an experienced Nevada-licensed general contractor to act as Construction Manager at Risk for the renovation of its School of Dental Medicine, specifically for two phases: a Mezzanine Addition and a Simulation Lab Remodel. The project, estimated at $1.9 million, requires full preconstruction services including cost estimating, constructability reviews, and scheduling, followed by construction execution under a guaranteed maximum price upon acceptance. Bidders must be qualified through the State Public Works Division and comply with all federal, state, and local codes, including OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and Nevada’s NRS/NAC Chapter 338, with additional requirements for WCAG 2.0 and Section 508 accessibility. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, and all bidders must register through the designated point of contact. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Nevada Government Marketplace by June 17, 2026, and are subject to public disclosure under Nevada’s Public Records Law. The evaluation is a best-value trade-off process, weighted heavily toward technical merit—70 points combined for staff qualifications, project experience, and management approach—with 20 points for cost competitiveness and 5 points for certification compliance. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, submit detailed subcontractor plans including MWDBE participation if the contract exceeds $1 million, and adhere to strict ethical standards regarding conflicts of interest and bid integrity. The contract does not specify a fixed performance period, requiring proposers to propose their own timelines, with a mandatory 120-day acceptance window. No standard FAR clauses are included, and while the acquisition is administered under state procurement rules, compliance with federal regulations such as OSHA and EPA remains mandatory. Payment terms, accounting codes, and invoicing systems are not detailed, and no COR, COTR, or PCO are named in the solicitation. All deliverables must meet quality standards and be approved by UNLV, with formal acceptance occurring upon issuance of a signed purchase order.