IntroductionThe Blue Valley School District, located in Johnson County, Kansas, seeks qualifications from Construction Managers for an alternative project delivery method, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), related to upcoming projects, including anticipated projects funded from the 2027 Bond Referendum.A qualifications-based selection process will be used to evaluate interested firms in accordance with applicable Kansas law.The District anticipates selecting one or more Construction Manager at Risk teams to support the 2027 Bond Program.Selected Construction Managers will be expected to collaborate closely with the District, design professionals, consultants, stakeholders, and other project partners throughout preconstruction and construction. Project Goals and Scope of ServicesThe Blue Valley School District intends to select one or more qualified Construction Manager at Risk teams to assist the District with preconstruction and construction services associated with projects anticipated as part of the 2027 Bond Referendum.The District may select firms for all or portions of the anticipated work and reserves the right to assign projects based upon each firm's qualifications, experience, capacity, demonstrated expertise, and the needs of the District.The 2027 Bond Program is anticipated to include any combination of master planning, new construction, major renovation and program development, targeted facility improvements, and districtwide asset preservation projects. The final scope, sequencing, individual project budgets, and assignment of work will continue to be refined through planning, programming, facility assessment, and design.The overall anticipated 2027 Bond Program is approximately $200 million. Construction Manager at Risk services contemplated by this RFQ may support all or portions of the Bond Program and will vary depending upon the nature of individual projects, including but not limited to:District Office Campus Master Planning and Career & Technical Education (CTE)The District anticipates undertaking a comprehensive master planning effort for its District Office campus to evaluate the long-term use, organization, functionality, and development of the site. This work is expected to establish a framework for subsequent design and construction associated with a significant expansion of Career & Technical Education programming. The anticipated CTE project represents approximately $50 million in construction investment, with the specific program, scope, facility strategy, renovation requirements, and potential new construction to be developed through the master planning and programming process. The selected CMAR team may be expected to participate early in this process and provide preconstruction services including conceptual estimating, cost reconciliation, constructability review, phasing and logistics planning, procurement strategy, schedule development, bid packaging, and value analysis.Facility Renovations and Program ImprovementsThe Bond Program may include renovations and improvements at multiple District facilities in support of instructional programs and evolving facility needs. Anticipated work may include special education learning environments, high school science classrooms, restrooms, athletic and physical education spaces, and other renovations identified through the planning and design process. Construction may occur within occupied educational facilities and may require careful phasing, limited-duration or summer construction, coordination with school operations, and a strong focus on student and staff safety, site logistics, communication, and schedule certainty.Asset PreservationA significant portion of the Bond Program is anticipated to address the continued preservation and renewal of existing District facilities and infrastructure. Projects may include mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; roofing and building envelope improvements; pavement; interior finishes; athletic facilities; fitness equipment; and other building systems and components. Individual projects may vary significantly in size, complexity, location, and delivery schedule, and multiple projects may be active concurrently across the District.The selected Construction Manager(s) will be expected to work collaboratively with District leadership, staff, stakeholders, design professionals, consultants, and trade partners to validate project needs, establish and maintain project budgets, evaluate alternatives, develop schedules and phasing plans, provide constructability and value analysis, manage procurement and bidding, coordinate site logistics, and successfully execute construction across the bond implementation period.The District intends for this RFQ to establish a flexible CMAR relationship capable of responding to projects as their scope and priorities are refined. The District reserves the ability to add, remove, modify, combine, reprioritize, or reassign projects based upon master planning, programming, available funding, facility conditions, District priorities, and the final outcome of the 2027 Bond Referendum.Bond construction is anticipated to occur over multiple years beginning in 2027. Specific project schedules will be established as planning and design progress.LEED certification is not anticipated to be pursued as a specific project requirement; however, the District expects project teams to consider energy efficiency, operational efficiency, maintainability, durability, life-cycle cost, and responsible stewardship of District resources.The District is seeking teams that demonstrate not only relevant construction experience, but also the ability to serve as a strategic partner throughout a complex, multi-year capital program. Particular consideration will be given to demonstrated strength in preconstruction services, conceptual estimating and cost management, renovation of occupied educational facilities, schedule and logistics management, collaboration within a CMAR delivery model, subcontractor and trade partner engagement, and successful execution of multiple concurrent projects.
