CM Solicitation Clause Samples

CM Solicitation. In coordination with Owner and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 and/or Section Texas Government Code 2269.255-256, CM shall develop Subcontractor interest in the Project, and each respective Work Package, and, as the Construction Documents are completed, publicly advertise and solicit bids and/or competitive sealed proposals from Subcontractors to perform all major elements of the Work other than the minor work that may be included in CM's General Conditions Costs. CM shall conduct pre-bid and/or proposal conferences in order to explain the scope of the available work to interested Subcontractors. In the case of competitive sealed proposals, CM and Owner shall jointly agree on the criteria for determination of best value for award of competitive sealed proposals. CM shall receive and open all such Subcontractor proposals in a manner that does not disclose the contents of the proposals during the selection process. Owner and A/E shall attend the opening of all bids and/or competitive sealed proposals. CM shall comply with the Owner’s M/WBE Ordinance and Procurement Program policies and procedures in evaluating the impact of each Subcontractor selection to the Compliance Plan. All proposals will be made public within seven Calendar Days after the date of final selection. CM will follow this process in the development of each Construction Trades Package for each Work Package. CM shall submit CM's standard form of subcontract for the Project to Owner for review and approval in order to verify that it contains provisions required by the Contract Documents that are protective of the interests of Owner and conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Subcontracts shall not be awarded on the basis of cost of the work plus a fee without the prior written consent of Owner's Representative.