University Of Kentucky Uniofky #UK-3050.7-1-27

Construction management services for Dickey Hall and Taylor Education Building renovations

The University of Kentucky is seeking a construction manager for major renovations to Dickey Hall and the Taylor Education Building. - Government buyer: University of Kentucky, including Procurement Services, Capital Construction Division, Capital Project Management Division, and Capital Planning, Design & Construction. - Requested service: Full-service construction management for Projects 3050.7 and 3050.8 (RFP UK-3050.7-1-27), from design and preconstruction through construction and closeout. No product quantities or product part numbers are specified. - Renovation scope: Building systems, life-safety, accessibility, instructional spaces, interiors, and technology; Taylor Hall work may include partial or full gymnasium demolition and auditorium adaptive reuse. The projects serve the College of Education. - Construction management responsibilities: Design reviews and cost estimating, bid and award support, trade-contract management, scheduling, construction administration, BIM coordination compatible with Autodesk Revit, cost controls, commissioning, closeout, and warranty support. At least 10 trade contracts are anticipated; the arrangement transitions from agency to lump-sum at-risk after bidding. - OEM / named firms: Johnson Controls Fire Protection is identified for fire-alarm design, equipment, and installation under an allowance with an amount listed as TBD. Sherman Cater Barnhart Architects prepared the project documents. - Notable requirements: Primavera P6 scheduling; electronic submittals; dust containment; coordination of utility outages; applicable stormwater and erosion controls; and contractor responsibility for safety, insurance, bonds, warranties, and project completion. Payment and performance bonds are each for 100% of the original contract amount. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for delayed substantial completion and $275 per day for delayed final completion. - Schedule and budget context: The proposal basis includes 170 calendar days for design, a bidding phase, and 725 calendar days of construction to substantial completion; final completion is due 30 days later. The combined construction budget is $51.5 million within a $67.4 million total project scope; these figures are project budgets, not an stated construction-management contract value.

Description

The University of Kentucky is soliciting proposals for full-service construction management services for the renovations of Dickey Hall and the Taylor Education Building, projects 3050.7 and 3050.8. The construction manager will provide assistance and advice to the University and design consultants to help deliver the project within the defined budget, program, and schedule. The proposal is due December 2, 2026, at 3 p.m. Lexington time. The RFP references the University's general and special construction conditions and requires performance and payment bonds.

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