On-Call Construction Management Services

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) is soliciting proposals for on-call construction management services to support various facility improvement projects across Springfield, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke, and Westfield. The scope of work includes project management, construction inspection, field representation, cost estimating, and scheduling for administrative offices, intermodal passenger facilities, and bus and paratransit maintenance facilities. The contract is intended for a five-year term from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, with an estimated value range between 10 million and 50 million dollars. Work will be assigned as needed through individual work orders, and pricing will be negotiated per assignment based on submitted hourly salaries, audited overhead rates, and a fixed profit mark-up, with annual salary escalations capped at 4 percent. Selection is based on a Qualifications-Based Selection process, evaluating firms on their qualifications, experience, and responsiveness. Minimum staffing requirements include two Senior Construction Project Managers, two on-site Clerk of Works/Field Representatives, and one Cost Estimator/Scheduler, each possessing at least 10 years of professional experience, or 7 years if licensed as an Architect or Professional Engineer in Massachusetts. Proposals must be submitted in separate non-price and cost volumes by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract requires strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Build America Buy America Act, prevailing wage laws, Title VI civil rights compliance, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Funding is provided through a combination of PVTA, MassDOT, and the Federal Transit Administration.