SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

    CM at Risk - Bryson Middle - New Construction

    Issued by Greenville County Schools
    educationRFPGreenville County SchoolsSol. 244332
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 8, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 11, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Greenville County
    education
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Greenville County Schools seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for new construction of Bryson Middle School, a 160,000 sq ft facility with athletic fields on a 70-acre site in Simpsonville, SC. Proposals due April 8, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    244332
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    March 11, 2026
    Due Date
    April 8, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    Agency
    Greenville County Schools

    Description

    The School District of Greenville County (District) invites interested firms to submit a proposal response to provide Construction Manager at Risk Services for Bryson Middle School, located at 3657 South Industrial Drive, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681 in accordance with the Specifications and Terms and Conditions of this solicitation.

    An overview of the project consists of new construction of a two-story 160,000 +/- square foot middle school, including site development, to replace the existing Bryson Middle School. The building will create adequate learning spaces for 1,000 6th through 8th grade students with accommodations for a 1,200 student core. The site is an undeveloped lot located at 905 Fairview Road in Simpsonville, SC. The new site includes approximately 70 acres. The site will include circulation, parking, and a full complement of middle school athletic facilities - track (with soccer field interior), baseball, softball, and tennis. Further details of the project may be found in the Scope of Work and Attachment sections of this solicitation.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 326-69
    • Department: Construction Services
    • Department Head: Jamie Benton (Director of Construction Services)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-03-26T14:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Pre-Construction Phase Services (Lump Sum) Fee (1 pts)
    • General Conditions (Lump Sum) Fee (8 pts)
    • Construction Manager's Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (CM Fee) (10 pts)
    • Firm General Information/ Organization/ Project Team (8 pts)
    • Financial and Bonding Information (Confidential) (2 pts)
    • History/ Prior Performance (3 pts)
    • K-12 Project Experience (14 pts)
    • Project Management/ Supervision (15 pts)
    • Safety and Quality Program (2 pts)
    • Professional Response to RFP (2 pts)
    • CM Project Team for this Project (10 pts)

      o Organization and Supervision Plan

      o Recent / Relevant K-12 Experience for Team Members

      o Experience With SC Department of Education Office of School Facilities

    • Pre-Construction Services (10 pts)

      o Roles and Responsibilities / OAC Coordination

      o Design Development & Construction Documents Phases:

      o Validation of building systems selections

      o Coordination / Conflict Reviews

      o Constructability Reviews

      o Cost Estimate Alignment with Budget o Schedule / Delivery Coordination

      o Budgetary Accountability

      o Subcontractor Solicitation / Selection

      o Material Delivery Schedules

      o GMP Package(s)

    • Construction Phase Services (10 pts)

      o Site Utilization Plan

      o Student Safety and Site Security

      o Traffic and Egress Plans

      o Scheduling

      o Avoid Disruption of Instruction – Active Campus

      o Special Events

      o Standardized Testing

      o Budgetary Maintenance

      o Coordination / Communication of Pre-Inspections and Systems Testing

      o OSF / Occupancy Inspections

    • Post Occupancy (5 pts)

      o Project Closeout

      o Warranty

    Submission Requirements

    • Confirmation (required)

      By submission of a response, the Proposer certifies that it has read and understands all of the requirements contained in this solicitation and agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this solicitation without exception. It is understood that no payment will be made until the project is completed in accordance with the specifications set forth within this solicitation. The Proposer has availed itself of every opportunity to understand the requirements of this solicitation. 

    • Is your firm a Minority Owned business? (required)

      This is for District informational purposes only and all offerors will be equally considered for award in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation.

    • Proposal Response Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Drug Free Workplace Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proposal Submission (required)
    • W9 Submission (GCS Alternate W9 Required) (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proof of Insurance (required)
    • Business License (required)

      If applicable.

    • Please provide information regarding Performance and Payment bonds.
    • Will there be a Pre-Proposal Meeting? (required)
    • Will your meeting be Mandatory or Non-Mandatory? (required)
    • An award resulting from this solicitation will be for _____(__)_____ from the date of award (required)
    • Will this project include an option to extend? (required)
    • Extension: option to extend for _____(__)_____ annually (required)

      Example: one (1) year

    • The award and period of performance is valid annually and shall not exceed _____(__)_____ in total. (required)

      Example: five (5) years

    • Is Solicitation Security required for your project? (required)
    • Will this project require Performance and Payment Bonds? (required)
    • Will you be collecting specific pricing (using a pricing table)? (required)

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Clarification on Information to Submit): I apologize if I have overlooked, but is there a page limit, and is there a more detailed outline of what the offeror should submit? For example, a certain number of reference projects? I know it does not note that in the evaluation criteria, but I want to confirm.

    A: Refer to the evaluation criteria and Section 5.1 for items the proposal should include for evaluation. There is no page limit to the proposal, and no specific amount of projects required to be referenced.


    Q (Proposal Format): Normally "Section 5.1 Proposer General Information" has a breakdown of the format of how the CM should organize the Proposal. That format breakdown is not included in this RFP. Can you please provide the format we should follow in submitting our Proposal?

    A: Section 5.1 has been updated to include the details of the format for a proposal response.


    Q (Site CAD / Building Revit Model): Can you provide access to the site CAD and Building Model?

    A: Access to survey CAD can be provided upon shortlisting. No CAD files are provided prior to that time.


    Q (Clarification on Proposal Submission): Could you please confirm the appropriate individual to whom the electronic Request for Proposals submission should be addressed?

    A: An electronic proposal submission may be addressed to the Procurement Department of Greenville County Schools.


    Q (Bonding Information): Is a Bid Bond required for submission of this proposal?

    A: The District does not require Solicitation Security for this project. However, the District will require Performance and Payment Bonds for this project once the construction phase is reached. Proposer's should provide evidence of their bonding capability along with the proposal response.


    Q (Design Schedule): Could you please provide the intended Design Schedule?

    A: Design schedule will not be provided for the purposes of this solicitation. The preliminary design schedule is intended to support the anticipated construction project schedule as described in Section 4.1.


    Q (Local Utility): Have conversations been started with the local utility regarding relocation of the transmission lines onsite? Confirm local utility is Laurens Electric

    A: Duke Energy is the utility responsible for the overhead transmission line. No conversations to date.


    Q (Asbestos & Lead Based Paint): Confirm that all structures onsite are absent of asbestos and lead based paint

    A: Surveys have not been taken for asbestos or lead based paint at this time.


    Q (Athletic Field Scope): Confirm that the athletic field scope will be delivered concurrently with the school construction.

    A: Yes, athletic field scope is to be completed and available for activities concurrent with school construction schedule.


    Q (Road Improvements): Would GCS be willing to let the contractor take on the road improvement scope?

    A: Road improvement scope is outside Greenville County Schools purview.


    Key dates

    1. March 11, 2026Published
    2. April 8, 2026Responses Due

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