When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $40,000,000.

It was issued by Lafayette Parish School Board. The work is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced construction management at risk firm. Demonstrated preconstruction and construction phase management expertise. Ability to provide full-time representatives located near Lafayette, Louisiana. Experience collaborating with owner-retained architects and integrated project delivery teams. Established construction project delivery and coordination capabilities.

Construction Management at Risk Services (Due September 4, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Lafayette, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: August 12, 2026Deadline: September 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a construction management at risk firm to support preconstruction and construction management activities. Key representatives must be based near the project site, and attendance at the August 13, 2026 pre-proposal conference is mandatory.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a licensed contractor in the Building Construction classification as required by the State of Louisiana
Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a licensed Louisiana contractor in the major classification of Building Construction
Must have experience with a minimum of five similar projects
Must have had project activity within the past ten years
Must attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
Must submit a bonding commitment letter from a surety authorized to do business in Louisiana
Must provide an insurance certificate evidencing liability coverage with minimum limits as required in the contract

BUDGET

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$40,000,000

TIMELINE

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: August 13th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of all Inquiries: August 19th, 2026

Owner's Response to Inquiries: August 24th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Statement of Qualifications: September 4th, 2026

Selection Review Committee Initial Meeting: September 9th, 2026

Evaluation and Ranking of all timely submitted SOQs: September 15th, 2026

Selection Review Committee interviews and final ranking: September 25th, 2026

LPSS Board Meeting to Award Contract: October 8th, 2026

Preconstruction Phase Services commences: October 9th, 2026

Anticipated early-release demolition / advanced work package: November 2026

Anticipated commencement of full construction phase services: December 2026

Anticipated completion/move-in/Occupy: June/July 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Lafayette Parish School Board

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a qualified construction management firm to provide construction management at risk (CMAR) services. The selected firm will support the project through the initial preconstruction services and construction management phases.

The CMAR firm must assign key full-time representatives who are domiciled in close proximity to the project site throughout these phases. The owner will retain an architect and intends to complement the existing project delivery team with an experienced construction manager at risk.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $40,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Lafayette Parish School Board. The work is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced construction management at risk firm
Demonstrated preconstruction and construction phase management expertise
Ability to provide full-time representatives located near Lafayette, Louisiana
Experience collaborating with owner-retained architects and integrated project delivery teams
Established construction project delivery and coordination capabilities

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