SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
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County of Sacramento seeks qualified Construction Manager at Risk for Sacramento International Airport Terminal A Chiller Capacity Upgrade. Requires bonding, Class B contractor license, public work registration, and CMAR experience with GMP contracts. Desired experience includes secured public areas and complex equipment replacement.
The County of Sacramento Department of Airports is seeking a qualified firm, partnership, corporation, association, persons, or professional organizations as construction manager at-risk (“CMAR” or “Firm”) to perform pre-construction and construction services for the Sacramento International Airport Terminal A Chiller Capacity Upgrade.
CMARs that intend to submit a SOQ must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Ability to provide adequate bonds and insurance commensurate with the work to be performed
• Hold a Class B or higher Contractors License which is current, valid, and in good standing with the California Contractors State License Board
• Be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform public work as required by California Labor Code sections 1771.5 and 1725.5
• Have delivered projects using CMAR delivery method and managed work through Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts
• Ability to deliver similar projects within performance period and budget
• Experience working with government agencies and with public works projects, including applicable public contracting and labor compliance requirements
In addition, experience in the following areas is desired:
• Working in secured public areas
• Working in an operational setting that interacts with the public
• Experience with complex equipment replacement projects
Addendum #1
Addendum No.2 - 4695 Request For Qualifications Construction Manager at Risk Service Sacramento International Airport Terminal A Chiller Capacity Upgrade
The SOQ must demonstrate the prospective CMAR's qualifications, be concise and well organized. Responses shall adhere to the requirements, forms, content, and supplemental materials outlined in the attached RFQ. SOQ will be considered non-responsive and disqualified from further consideration if the instructions are not followed or SOQ is not received by stated due date and time.
NOTE: SOQ should not exceed a maximum of eighty (80) single-sided pages
Please upload your SOQ by the due date and time stated in EXHIBIT 1, RFQ Timeline, or as issued by addendum.
Do NOT Upload CMAR Fee Proposal form here. Follow the directions in the RFQ for the preparation and submission of CMAR Fee Proposal Form.
By checking the box below, it confirms that the firms understand that they will be submitting a separate sealed envelope when checking in for their interview. Envelope submission will be for the CMAR Fee proposal
I have read and will adhere to the timeline as outlined in EXHIBIT 1 of the RFQ document, or as published within the addenda.
All questions must be submitted in text electronically through OpenGov: http://secure.procurenow.com/login All questions submitted prior to the stated due date will be answered by addenda, and distributed to all prospective CMARs point of contact identified in SOQ.
Provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI). If your firm does not have a UEI, go to: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration to obtain one.
Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table?
Choose this if:
If "yes" proposers will be required to complete the Iran Contracting Act Certification.
Q (Pre-Proposal Presentation): Can you provide a copy of the PowerPoint presentation shared during the Pre-Proposal Conference?
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (No subject): Is it the intent for the County to hold all design contracts? Do you expect any deferred or delegated design? Is there a consideration for the CMAR to hold any trade design (if the timeline allows for it)?
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (No subject): RFQ Section VIII.A.2: It’s clear in the first part of this section (starting on page 10) that the CMAR will provide its Exhibit E Fee Proposal in a sealed envelope before the Interview and that the GMP will be developed during the Preconstruction phase. But this section continues (on page 11) with items (1) and (2) describing bidding requirements and a GMP for General Conditions, etc. (which is different than the format of the Exhibit E Fee Proposal). Please confirm what exactly will be submitted in the sealed envelope at the time of interview and that, without drawings, etc., a publicly bid construction GMP is not required at that time.
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (Exhibit E Fee Proposal Form): Please confirm Billable Rates and Totals should or should not be included for the Project Executive and QC Manager on (b) CMAR Construction Phase Staff Costs.
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (Exhibit E Fee Proposal Form): Please confirm whether or not $6,511,398 should be used to extend the Fee Percentage in (c) CMAR Service Fee Percentage. (The instructions state, “For evaluation purposes only, the Direct Cost of Work plus General Conditions will utilize $80,000,000.)
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (Exhibit 1): Projected RFQ Timeline and Exhibit E Submission #1 CMAR Fee Proposal Form and Instructions – Recognizing that Exhibit 1 is a Draft, please note this comparison between the timelines: Preconstruction: - Exhibit 1 (calendar dates): 07/01/2026 – 07/31/2026 (between Precon NTP of 06/30/2026 and Phased Construction Start) - Exhibit 1 (duration: 1 Month - Exhibit E (duration): 2 months (or a range of 2 – 3 months) Construction: - Exhibit 1 (calendar dates): 08/03/2026 – (no later than) 03/15/2027 - Exhibit 1 (duration): 6.5 months - Exhibit E (duration): 4 – 8 months
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (No subject): Should we assume the March 15, 2027 construction completion date is a hard milestone for SCDA?
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (No subject): Is there any flexibility following the “SCDA Review/Approval of BOS package” to go to a BOS meeting in May allowing more time for Preconstruction?
A: See Addendum No.1
Q (No subject): The Introduction (Page 3 and4) Section I. Paragraph B States "all Forms in the appendices must be completed and signed submitted. Any SOQ not containing the information required by this SOQ will be rejected." Appendix E States that "This form shall be submitted in s separate sealed envelope at the time of the interview" Please confirm when the forms of the appendices shall be submitted, specifically when will Appendix E be submitted.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): The Introduction (Page 3) states the Department intends to select the CMAR using the "best value method." However, Section VIII. Evaluation and Selection Process, Step 2 – Interviews (Page 11) states, "The prospective CMAR with the Lowest Fee Proposal will be selected to enter into negotiations." Please clarify if the selection is based on a "best value method" considering all evaluation criteria, or if the "Lowest Fee Proposal" is the ultimate deciding factor after interviews.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Section IV.A. SOQ Format and Content (Page 6) states, "The SOQ portion described in Section IV.B below should not exceed a maximum of twenty (20) single-sided pages." Section IV.B. Required Content for Statement of Qualifications (Page 7) then states, "1. CMAR's Approach to The Project. This portion of the SOQ must be limited to twenty (20) single-sided pages." Please clarify if the 20-page limit applies to the entire SOQ *excluding* attachments, or specifically to the "CMAR's Approach to The Project" section, and what the overall page limit for the main SOQ narrative is.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Exhibit D, COST MATRIX (Page 79), includes several rows with "XX" under "Direct Cost of Work" and "Hourly GC Labor, Material, Equipment, Services, & Subcontractor" columns, and also under "Unallowable Costs" and "Insurance & Bonds" columns. Please clarify if "XX" indicates that these items are applicable/reimbursable or if it's a placeholder for specific values to be provided by the CMAR.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Exhibit D, COST MATRIX (Page 79), lists "CMAR General Requirements" under "Direct Cost of Work (DCOW)" with "XX" but also has a column for "General Conditions." Please clarify the distinction between "CMAR General Requirements" and "General Conditions" and how costs associated with each should be presented.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Exhibit D, COST MATRIX (Page 79), lists "Drug Testing (CMAR Staff)" and "Drug Testing (Workforce)" under "Unallowable Costs" with "XX". Please confirm if drug testing costs for both CMAR staff and the general workforce are indeed unallowable.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Exhibit D, COST MATRIX (Page 81), lists "Bonds & Insurance - TBD" as a main category but then lists specific insurance types with "XX" under the "Insurance & Bonds" column. Please clarify if the "XX" means these are allowable costs or if specific values are expected
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Section 5. TERM (Page 19) has blank fields for the duration of the Preconstruction Phase ("XXX consecutive calendar days") and the Construction Phase ("XX calendar months"). Will these durations be established in a schedule produced by selected CMAR contractor.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (Cooling System Shutdown Clarification): The RFQ emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining cooling for Terminal A but does not define allowable shutdown parameters. Please confirm the maximum allowable duration for planned chilled water and/or condenser water shutdowns, whether shutdowns are restricted to specific seasons or times of day, and whether temporary cooling is required during any planned outages. This clarification will assist with construction phasing and cost evaluation.
A: See Addendum No.2
Q (No subject): Section IV paragraph A section 2 Statement of Qualifications, Item C. Requests "A schedule for the scope of work and a plan showing phasing" Plans and specifications have not been issued for this project to be able to develop these deliverables. Please confirm intent of this requirement.
A: See Addendum No.2
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