Greenville County Schools - CM at Risk Donaldson Career Center Relocation - 127-24 (2026)
Greenville County School DistrictSchool · Greenville, SC- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Chris Swale
- (864) 355-3077
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Greenville County Schools seeks a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) to provide pre-construction and construction services for the relocation and new construction of the Donaldson Career Center in Greenville, SC. The project includes building a one-story, approximately 125,000 sq ft high school career and technology school on an 18.23-acre site located at or around 31 Ohio Loop, accommodating 800+ 11th and 12th-grade students with an anticipated construction cost of roughly $60,000,000. Scope involves site development, abatement and demolition of the existing building and buried underground storage tank (UST), pre-construction estimating, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation and bidding, general conditions administration, and delivery of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Proposals are due by 10:00 am on October 22, 2026, via the Procurement Portal, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 9, 2026, and a question submission deadline of October 14, 2026.
Pre-Construction Phase Services Fee, General Conditions Fee, Remediation and Demolition of existing building and buried on-site fuel tank, Construction Manager's Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (% of Job Cost)
Total Cost of 4 Quoted Fees (35%), Firm General Information/ Organization (10%), Financial and Bonding Information (3%), History/ Prior Performance (5%), Career Center Project Experience (20%), Project Management/ Supervision/ Project Team Proposed for this Project (20%), Safety and Quality Program (5%), Professional Response to RFP (2%)
SUMMARY
Greenville County Schools seeks a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) to provide pre-construction and construction services for the relocation and new construction of the Donaldson Career Center in Greenville, SC. The project includes building a one-story, approximately 125,000 sq ft high school career and technology school on an 18.23-acre site located at or around 31 Ohio Loop, accommodating 800+ 11th and 12th-grade students with an anticipated construction cost of roughly $60,000,000.
Scope involves site development, abatement and demolition of the existing building and buried underground storage tank (UST), pre-construction estimating, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation and bidding, general conditions administration, and delivery of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Proposals are due by 10:00 am on October 22, 2026, via the Procurement Portal, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 9, 2026, and a question submission deadline of October 14, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Pre-Construction Phase Services Fee, General Conditions Fee, Remediation and Demolition of existing building and buried on-site fuel tank, Construction Manager's Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (% of Job Cost)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal Response Certification
- Drug Free Workplace Certification
- Proposal Submission
- W9 Submission (GCS Alternate W9 Required)
- Proof of Insurance
- Business License
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/greenvillek12sc
- Scope location
- Greenville, SC
- Projected sq ft
- 125,000 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Greenville County Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Greenville County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/greenvillek12sc. For questions, contact Chris Swale.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Greenville County School District in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Chris Swale at (864) 355-3077. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pre-Construction Phase Services Fee, General Conditions Fee, Remediation and Demolition of existing building and buried on-site fuel tank, Construction Manager's Overhead, Profit, Bond and Insurance Fee (% of Job Cost). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total Cost of 4 Quoted Fees (35%), Firm General Information/ Organization (10%), Financial and Bonding Information (3%), History/ Prior Performance (5%), Career Center Project Experience (20%), Projec..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Greenville County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Greenville County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Greenville County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Response Certification, Drug Free Workplace Certification, Proposal Submission, W9 Submission (GCS Alternate W9 Required), Proof of Insurance, Business License. Review the full document from Greenville County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Greenville, SC. The total projected area is 125000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.