Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission #2026-70022

WSSC Water Seeks Industry Input on CMAR Delivery and Pricing Models

WSSC Water is seeking industry input on the use of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method for capital construction projects in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water), serving as a bi-county state agency - Purpose: - Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback from the construction industry - Focus on alternative CMAR pricing and compensation structures that comply with Maryland law prohibiting cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contracts - Requested Information: - Viable CMAR compensation models (e.g., fixed-fee, lump-sum, cost reimbursement plus fixed fee, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)) - Approaches for GMP development and cost transparency - Preconstruction services and subcontracting methods - Public-sector experience with non-percentage-based CMAR models - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a market research RFI - Responses will inform future procurement strategies for capital construction projects - Unique Requirements: - All proposed models must avoid compensation tied to a percentage of actual costs, per Maryland statute

Description

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research and planning information regarding the feasibility, structure, and commercial considerations of using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method. The RFI focuses on understanding commercially viable CMAR pricing and compensation structures that comply with Maryland statutory and regulatory requirements prohibiting cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contracting. WSSC Water seeks input on alternative pricing models, project delivery strategies, and related contractual and procurement considerations. This RFI is for informational purposes only and will not result in a contract award.

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