July 2022 — At its July 19, 2022 Regular Meeting, the Board of Education approved Brockmiller Construction, Inc. as the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for the projects encompassed within Prop SG. The Board conducted interviews with the two top-qualified offerors, S.M. Wilson and Co. and Brockmiller Construction, Inc., as required in Board Policy FED: Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk, regarding their responses to the Request for Proposal for Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR).
In the past, SG R-II has traditionally used a Design-Bid-Build Option, but after consulting with area superintendents, many suggested utilizing a CMAR, given the scope of projects encompassed by Prop SG. A CMAR would act as an intermediary for the district, working with the architects on the implementation of designs, issuing bids as packages to best suit the district’s needs, acting as the manager of subcontractors, negotiating on prices with market fluctuations, and providing monthly progress reports to the Board of Education.
Selecting a CMAR is a multi-step process, including completing an RFQ (Request for Qualifications), which includes the company’s experience and past projects; an RFP (Request for Proposals), which includes costs and plans for the project; and an interview with the Board. Some of the areas where the district committee scored Brockmiller Construction, Inc. higher were local relationships, budget adherence, and fee areas.
During the interviews, both companies spoke to how they would strive to incorporate local subcontractors, which would enable the district to return citizens’ investment in the bond by utilizing those funds to invest in local jobs and partnerships. Board members shared that Brockmiller Construction, Inc. stood out in this area, as the company provided a list of local contractors from Ste. Genevieve County, as well as surrounding counties. Brockmiller Construction, Inc. also explained that as onsite jobs vary in their scope, the company doesn’t utilize a one-size-fits-all approach with subcontractors; rather, Brockmiller Construction, Inc. strives to use two or three subcontractors, depending on the scope of work that fits that subcontractor’s capability or company size.
Board members also shared that Brockmiller Construction, Inc.’s warranty timeline, as well as their proven accessibility and customer service following the completion of a project, spoke to the company’s care. Board members pointed out that Brockmiller Construction, Inc. shared their plan for keeping students and staff safe around areas that are under construction. As a whole, the Board agreed that Brockmiller Construction, Inc. presented a holistic plan, tailored to our community, and inclusive of the needs of our students, employees, and citizens.
The Board of Education would like to thank all of the candidates who took the time to participate in the CMAR selection process: Brockmiller Construction Inc., S. M. Wilson & Co., Zoellner Construction, and Holland Construction Services.