Construction Manager-at-Risk for the Water Street Parking Garage Expansion Project

The City of New London is seeking a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for the expansion of the Water Street Garage located at 160 Water Street, New London, CT. The project aims to add approximately 250 net new parking spaces to the existing 1,000-space facility to accommodate the anticipated increase in visitors for the new Coast Guard Museum. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2027, with a projected completion timeline of 12 to 18 months following groundbreaking. The resulting contract will likely utilize AIA forms and is subject to a Project Labor Agreement, prevailing wage requirements, and CHRO compliance. Proposals are due by December 1, 2026, via the city's e-procurement portal. Bidders must provide a five percent security bid bond and eventually provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the established Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The CMAR will be responsible for preconstruction services, GMP development, and comprehensive quality assurance and control, including the management of material deliveries and final inspections. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, qualified proposer based on net cost and city specifications. Payment will be handled through monthly applications requiring detailed documentation, including schedules of values, lien waivers, and wage survey data.