Sumner-Fredericksburg is Planning for OUR Future

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The Notice of Intent from Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District indicates plans to enter a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract for Master Planning, a Bond Referendum, and related construction projects. These projects may include renovations or replacement of elementary schools and improvements to the high school.

The district will publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Construction Manager at-Risk (CMaR) on October 29, 2024, with selection based on firm profile, experience, project team structure, management processes, and safety record. Key dates include:

  • RFQ Issued: October 29, 2024

  • SOQs Due: November 19, 2024

  • Request for Proposal (RFP) to Qualified Respondents: November 27, 2024

  • Proposals Due: December 17, 2024

  • Interviews (if necessary): December 18, 2024

  • Ranking Evaluation Complete / Tentative Contract Award: December 20, 2024

Contacts for questions are Superintendent Kevin Seney and Architect Nick Hildebrandt​

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District seeks submissions for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for upcoming school facility projects. The RFQ outlines the scope, which includes master planning, bond referendum support, and phased construction services for renovations and additions to district facilities. The project budget is approximately $24-25 million, with funding from a bond referendum, SAVE and PPEL funds, and cash reserves.

Key project aspects include:

  • Scope: Potential renovations to existing elementary schools, expansions at the middle and high schools, and demolition of some facilities.

  • Phases: Two potential phases, with work spanning from 2026 to 2028 if the bond passes in 2025.

The selection timeline is:

  • RFQ Issued: October 22, 2024

  • SOQ Due: November 26, 2024

  • RFP and Interviews: December 2024 - January 2025

  • School Board Selection of CMaR: January 13, 2025

Evaluation criteria for firms include experience, project approach, safety, and past success with similar projects