1097-P-2425 Construction Management-Pace Center

Background
The City of Portsmouth, Virginia School Board is issuing a solicitation for construction management services for the Pace Center. The School Board aims to provide equal opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses to participate in all aspects of contracting and purchasing programs. This initiative is part of their broader Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, which seeks to prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity in procurement activities.

Work Details
The contractor will provide comprehensive construction management services for the Pace Center project. This includes overseeing all phases of construction, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing budgets, scheduling work, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining communication with the School Board and providing regular updates on project progress.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period defined by the project timeline, which is expected to be detailed in subsequent documentation related to the specific phases of construction.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Pace Center located in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with the M/WBE goals established by the School Board. This includes demonstrating good faith efforts to engage M/WBE firms in subcontracting opportunities.

Bidders are required to submit documentation that outlines their M/WBE participation plans or good faith efforts if they do not meet the established goals.