Construction Manager at Risk Services

The City of Lakeland, Florida, requires a construction manager at risk to oversee a municipal construction project. The agency is seeking a qualified firm to mitigate financial and scheduling risks by providing comprehensive pre-construction and construction phase management. This procurement aims to ensure seamless coordination between the city, the design team, and trade subcontractors while maintaining strict budget and schedule controls. During the pre-construction phase, the selected manager must review and coordinate all design documents prepared by the architect, engineer, and owner against existing site conditions. The scope includes evaluating proposed construction materials, recommending value engineering cost-savings programs, and establishing a guaranteed maximum price for the project or its individual phases. The manager must also coordinate the competitive bidding process to select trade subcontractors. For the construction phase, the agency requires the development of an overall construction management plan and the enforcement of all insurance requirements. Daily responsibilities include maintaining an on-site construction diary and holding bi-weekly progress meetings with the city, design team, and subcontractors. The manager must submit monthly cost status reports tracking budgets, schedules of values, purchase orders, and approved change orders, while also assisting with city-supplied and owner-direct material procurement. The project concludes with the delivery of comprehensive project close-out documents to the city. The contract term spans a one-year period, and all performance of the work must occur onsite in Lakeland, Florida. Eligible bidders must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is requesting proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure for these services. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has established a deadline of June 12, 2026, for the submission of all clarifying questions regarding this opportunity.