July 15, 2024

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager Services for the Renovations to the County of Cheshire’s Red Barn and the Maplewood Assisted Living Facility Interior Finishes , located in Westmoreland, NH.

Due Date: August 8, 2024 before 2:00PM

Address Digital RFP to: Steve Horton at Steve Horton Construction Consulting Services, Inc. stevnhorton@gmail.com

All inquiries: Steve Horton stevnhorton@gmail.com

General Information:

Submit Proposals to aid in the selection of a firm to provide Construction Manager pertaining to the (the “Projects”) as described below.

By submitting its Proposal, respondent accepts the evaluation process. The committee assessment of the submissions will include cost evaluations along with skill, ability, and capacity of the submitter to perform the services. The committee will consider the character, reputation, judgement, and experience of the submissions along with the Cost Proposal. Your firm will be notified of an interview date and time. Your firm will be judged on how the selected interviewees perform in an interview. Hence, some aspects of the selection process are objective, and some are subjective. In all cases the decision of the selection committee shall be final and not subject to review or appeal. The selected respondent shall execute a contract with The County of Cheshire utilizing an AIA Document A133 CM Contract.

Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any cost incurred from the respondent’s participation in this RFP shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent.

Responses received after the response submission date and time will not be considered.

Red Barn Project Description:

The proposed project includes the renovations to the Red Barn, an existing two story wood frame building that contains elements of a wood working shop utilized by the past County Farm. Work included is a new roof, new siding, new windows and doors, and minor interior renovations. The cost of the project is expected to be approximately $275,000. It is anticipated that construction will start in September, 2024 and be completed as soon as possible. The Project is funded through existing funds raised.

Assisted Living Facility Interior Finishes

The proposed project includes the renovations to the interior finishes of the Assisted Living Facility at Maplewood including demo of existing flooring, cabinets and ceiling tile and ceiling lights. Provide new flooring, kitchenette cabinets, painting, ceiling tiles and ceiling lights. The cost of the project is expected to be approximately $225,000. It is anticipated that construction will start in September 2024 and be completed as soon as possible. The Project is funded through existing funds raised.

RFP Cost Submission Requirements:

Respondents shall read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a Cost Proposal package that contains the information requested in this RFP. The responses shall contain the following specific information in the sequence listed herein:

• Overhead and Profit or Fee
  • Preconstruction Services Lump Sum Fee
  • Construction Services Fee based on a Percentage of Construction Costs

The evaluation of the Cost Proposal shall be based on the requirements described in this RFP.  All Cost Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked according to costs and reviewed by the committee members with final selection and approval by the committee.

The County of Cheshire is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified responses will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, or national origin.