North Carolina eVP #1012-26-075

GoTriangle Seeks CMAR Services for Bus Facility Expansion and Modernization

GoTriangle, the Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority in North Carolina, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a major bus facility expansion and modernization project. - Government Buyer: - Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle) - Procurement Officer: Tim Heule - Project Scope: - Expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Nelson Road Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility (BOMF) in Durham - Project budget: approximately $35.2 million - Facility upgrades include expanded bus parking, battery electric bus (BEB) charging infrastructure, and solar installations - Project designed to support current and future fleet/service needs for a 40+ year facility lifespan - Services Requested: - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services - Preconstruction and construction management - Schedule management, cost control, construction phasing, utility coordination, safety, commissioning, and federal compliance - Development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Ensuring operational continuity during construction - Requirements: - Firms must have at least ten years of experience with similar public-sector projects, especially in transit operations or fleet maintenance facilities - Must hold all required North Carolina licenses - Compliance with federal (FTA) regulations and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals - Project is federally funded, including grants for low- and no-emission vehicles and electric charging infrastructure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable features: Emphasis on BEB charging and solar infrastructure, phased project delivery, and strict federal compliance

Description

GoTriangle is seeking a qualified firm to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the expansion, renovation, and modernization of the Nelson Road Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility. The project aims to meet current and future fleet and service expansion needs over a 40+ year service life, with a planning-level budget of approximately $35.2 million (2022 dollars). The project will be delivered using the CMAR method and is supported by federal funding, including grants for low- and no-emission vehicles and electric charging infrastructure. The solicitation requires firms to demonstrate experience with similar public-sector projects and complex operational environments.

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