Construction Management @ Risk Services required for Preconstruction Phase Services including design review and recommendation to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price for renovation of existing auditorium building for a new Biotechnology Academy encompassing approximately 17,262 GSF for laboratory and classroom space, as well as the addition of an 800 square foot greenhouse and 600 square foot covered patio area for related instructional use, in accordance with Educational Specifications approved by the Board on July 19, 2006. 
 
Estimated Budget for Construction:  $2,660,525
  
Construction Type: To be determined during Preconstruction Phase
No. of Stories: To be determined during Preconstruction Phase. 
Gross Square Feet: 17,262
Estimated Construction Cost/Gross Square Foot: $154
Total New Student Stations: 75
Estimated Cost/Student Station: $35,474.
 
Preconstruction Phase Services Fee:   $21,875.
Reimbursable Expenses:                       $7,700.
 
Total:                                                   $29,575.
 
 Three (3) firms responded to the RFP, and all three (3) were shortlisted.  The final ranking of the Selection Committee is as follows:  
 
(1) Horus Construction Services, Inc. (African American)
(2) Gulf Building Corp. 
(3) Hardie Industries, Inc. (African American Female)
 
Minority Sub-contractor Participation: 15%