CMAR Services for 14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility

Agency:	Colleton County
State:	South Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	561210 - Facilities Support Services
Posted Date:	Apr 16, 2026
Due Date:	May 21, 2026
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403 E. Washington Street, Suite D

Walterboro, SC 29488

843.782.0508

RFQ: SOL-1

Construction Management at Risk Services for

14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility,

Beaufort County, SC

DUE: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00am

MAIL RESPONSE TO:

Capital Projects

Attn: John Stieglitz

403 E. Washington Street, Suite D

Walterboro, SC 29488

HAND-DELIVER RESPONSE TO:

(Only on the opening date & time)

Capital Projects

Attn: John Stieglitz

403 E. Washington Street, Suite D

Walterboro, SC 29488

SECTION I – PROJECT OVERVIEW

Colleton County (“County”) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from

qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the

construction of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Mock Trial Facility (“Project”). Colleton

County is issuing this Request for Qualifications and will administer the

procurement process and CMAR contract on behalf of the Project Owner.

The Project is anticipated to include the construction of a facility owned by the

14th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, intended to support mock trial

proceedings, training, and related functions associated with the Solicitor’s Office.

The facility is expected to include courtroom simulation spaces, support areas,

and associated building systems.

The Project will be located at 108 Traders Cross, Okatie, South Carolina.

The County intends to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery

method to promote early collaboration during design, enhance cost certainty,

improve constructability, and support schedule control through the establishment

of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The selected CMAR will be engaged

during the design phases to provide preconstruction services and, subject to

successful negotiation of a GMP, will serve as the constructor for the Project.

SECTION II – PROJECT SCHEDULE

At the time of issuance of this Request for Qualifications, the Project design is at

the conclusion of the Schematic Design phase. The County anticipates engaging

the Construction Manager at Risk at the beginning of the Design Development

phase.

During the Design Development and Construction Documents phases, the

Architect will maintain responsibility for the design schedule. The CMAR will work

collaboratively with the Architect and the County to support the design schedule

through timely cost estimating, constructability reviews, and procurement

coordination.

The Project is anticipated to be delivered as a single-phase construction project

following completion of design and establishment of a Guaranteed Maximum

Price (GMP). The CMAR shall identify long-lead materials, systems, and

equipment and provide recommendations for early procurement strategies,

subject to County approval.

Final construction duration and milestone dates will be established during the

preconstruction phase and incorporated into the CMAR agreement.

SECTION III – PROJECT DESIGN TEAM

The County has retained LS3P Associates Ltd. to provide architectural and

engineering (A/E) services for the Project. LS3P will serve as the Architect of

Record and will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of the

Construction Documents.

The Construction Manager at Risk will coordinate with the A/E team during both

the preconstruction and construction phases of the Project. During

preconstruction, the CMAR is expected to collaborate with the Architect and the

County by providing constructability input, cost estimating, value engineering,

and procurement recommendations. During construction, the CMAR shall

continue to coordinate closely with the A/E team and the County to support

implementation of the Contract Documents and successful delivery of the Project.

SECTION IV – SCOPE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES

A. Preconstruction Services

The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) shall provide professional

preconstruction services beginning at the start of the Design Development phase

and continuing through completion of the Construction Documents and execution

of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The CMAR shall work collaboratively with

the County, the Project Owner, and the Architect to support the design effort and

align Project scope, budget, and schedule.

Preconstruction services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Provide detailed, construction cost estimates at the Design Development

and Construction Documents phases, organized by trade and clearly

identifying assumptions, allowances, contingencies, and exclusions.

2. Actively engage qualified subcontractors and suppliers during

preconstruction to obtain accurate, market-based pricing and

constructability input.

3. Review and reconcile CMAR cost estimates with those prepared by the

Architect and participate in coordination meetings to resolve discrepancies.

4. Perform constructability reviews at each phase of design and submit

written comments and recommendations to the County and Architect.

5. Provide value engineering (VE) recommendations focused on maintaining

programmatic intent, quality, durability, and functionality while improving

cost efficiency and constructability.

6. Assist the Architect and County with evaluation of alternative materials,

systems, and construction approaches.

7. Identify long-lead materials, systems, and equipment and provide

recommendations for early procurement strategies, subject to County

approval.

8. Support the Architect-led design schedule through timely estimating,

constructability input, and procurement coordination.

9. Develop a comprehensive Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) incorporating

subcontractor pricing, General Conditions, CMAR fee, contingencies,

allowances, early-procured items, and clearly defined assumptions and

exclusions.

10.Reconcile the draft GMP with prior cost estimates and the Project budget.

11.Prepare and submit the Project for building permit, including coordination

with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction.

12.Attend and participate in scheduled design and coordination meetings as

required by the County.

Subcontractor and supplier engagement during preconstruction shall be for

pricing, constructability, and coordination purposes only and shall not constitute

selection or award of subcontract work.

B. Construction Services

Upon execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), the CMAR shall

provide full construction management services through completion, closeout, and

the warranty period.

Construction phase, closeout, and warranty services shall include, but not be

limited to:

1. Provide on-site construction management and supervision, including a

dedicated project superintendent.

2. Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance

with the Contract Documents, safety requirements, quality standards, and

schedule.

3. Develop, maintain, and update a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM)

construction schedule.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

bid date	bid number	bid	documents	status
05-21-2026	SOL-1	CMAR Services for 14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility	Request	Open

CMAR Services for 14th Circuit Solicitor Mock Trial Facility

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