Johnston County #2026-08

Johnston County seeks Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for new DSS Building and site improvements.

Johnston County, North Carolina, is seeking professional Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for a major new Department of Social Services (DSS) facility and extensive site improvements. - Government Buyer: - Johnston County, Department of Social Services - Contact: Pam Radford, Purchasing Supervisor - Project Scope: - Construction of a new DSS building with two occupied floors (~139,000 sq ft) and a warm shell space (~50,000 sq ft), totaling ~189,000 sq ft - Designed to accommodate 628 staff positions - On-site and off-site improvements including: - Utility construction (water, sanitary sewer, stormwater) - Traffic signal installation, turn lanes, intersections on NCDOT roads - Driveway connections, internal access roads - Parking facilities (surface and deck options) - Services Requested: - CMAR services covering both preconstruction and construction phases - Includes consulting, scheduling, estimating, cost control, subcontractor management, project coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, site evaluation, safety and quality assurance, permit acquisition, and project close-out - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate bonding capacity and provide insurance EMR history - Must detail relevant experience, team qualifications, and project management methodologies - Compliance with North Carolina statutes: E-Verify, Iran and Israel-related business restrictions - Strict non-contact provisions during solicitation - Preliminary project budget: $103,600,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; solicitation is for professional services only

Description

Johnston County is seeking a firm to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for a new Department of Social Services (DSS) building and related on-site and off-site improvements at US Hwy 70 Business East. The project includes construction management services for a building with two occupied floors and one warm shell space, totaling approximately 189,000 square feet, along with utility construction, traffic signal installation, and parking facilities. The CMAR contract will cover preconstruction and construction phase services, including scheduling, estimating, cost control, subcontractor management, and project coordination. The preliminary project budget is $103,600,000, and the deadline for submitting qualifications is September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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