Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility North Primary Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 Interior and Exterior Coatings

The City of Salem, Oregon is seeking qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to perform interior and exterior coatings work on North Primary Digesters No. 1 and No. 2 at the Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility. This project involves the application of protective coatings to both the interior and exterior surfaces of the digesters to ensure structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and long-term operational efficiency. The selected CMAR will be responsible for providing comprehensive project management, preconstruction services, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction coordination under a guaranteed maximum price model, ensuring accountability and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. The work must adhere to strict environmental, safety, and quality standards consistent with municipal utility infrastructure requirements. The solicitation, identified as RFP No. 267073 with solicitation number 6292, was posted on July 6, 2026, and responses are due by August 11, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the designated platform, and all bidders are expected to demonstrate prior experience with similar industrial coating projects, particularly in wastewater treatment environments. The point of contact for inquiries is the Contracts and Procurement office, reachable via contracts@cityofsalem.net. Performance of the work will take place at the Willow Lake facility in Oregon, and contractors must be prepared to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations governing construction activities in sensitive operational utility sites.