Construction Management at Risk Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified construction management firms for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services associated with the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades (CCIT) located on the Arnold Campus.

This procurement will be conducted in two phases. During Phase One, the College will evaluate Statements of Qualifications and determine the firms that are most qualified to perform the required services. Firms selected to advance will be invited to participate in Phase Two and submit technical and price proposals for CMAR services.

The College intends to award a contract for preconstruction and construction phase services utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. [...] This project has an estimated construction budget of approximately **$10,677,000** and an estimated furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) budget of **$1,494,000**, for a total project budget of approximately **$12,171,000**.

Under this approach, the selected CMAR firm will provide preconstruction services during the design phase and, if authorized by the College, serve as the general contractor for construction of the Project under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

The selected CMAR firm will work collaboratively with the College, the Architect/Engineer (A/E), and other project stakeholders to support the successful planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Project.

During the Preconstruction / Design Phase, the CM at Risk will utilize its skills and knowledge of construction to develop schedules, prepare construction cost models/estimates at Schematic Design, Design Development, 50% Construction Documents, and 95% Construction Documents phases, conduct value engineering studies, study labor conditions, identify and address constructability issues, and advise on the sequencing of construction work for the Project. The CM at Risk will recommend, implement, and maintain a web-based project management platform for Project communication, document control, tracking, and record retention throughout the duration of the Project.

During the Construction Phase, the CM at Risk will provide services and manage the Project (inclusive of the procurement, award, and management of all trade packages and trade contracts) in the areas of change order review, quality assurance/inspections, schedule maintenance, cost control, meetings, (including weekly OAC meetings), shop drawing review, processing and monitoring of RFIs, substitution requests, and claims resolution, including coordination and communication of the activities of the Project Team throughout the Construction Phase. The CM at Risk will promote and oversee the health and safety of the Project. Monthly progress reports and progress photographs shall become part of the Project record.

During the Post-Construction Phase, the CM at Risk will work with the Project Team to provide training, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and other close-out documentation as required by the Contract.

This Project is subject to applicable Maryland Prevailing Wage requirements.

The College requires the Project to achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification under the version of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System applicable at the time of Project registration. The College's goal is to achieve LEED Gold.

**Submission:** Firms shall submit a digitally signed Statement of Qualifications via email to Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, at hmfrist@aacc.edu, with the subject line "SOQ: Project C2027-16-P CMAR Clauson Center HCAT Addition." Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than **11:00 a.m. ET on December 3, 2026**. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. Statements of Qualifications will not be accepted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

Respondents must be registered with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

Evaluation criteria

• Firm's organization, conciseness and clarity of content
• Key Project Personnel
• CM at Risk Team
• CM at Risk relevant experience
• Profile of Firm
• Other (Value Added)
• MBE Participation
• Proof of Financial Stability
• Proof of Bonding Capability
• Summary of Litigation

The College intends to establish a short list of no fewer than three (3) qualified firms.

All Statements of Qualifications shall be deemed final upon the submission deadline and may not be withdrawn, modified, or canceled for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days thereafter.