- Phone
- 1-615-862-4273
- Scope
- 1. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County "Metro" plans to renovate the Metro Office Building (MOB) located at 800 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37210. The project consists of a phased interior modernization and departmental restack of the occupied four-story office building. Current condition of the site: • Existing mechanical systems are generally acceptable for reuse. HVAC equipment will largely remain in service with diffuser and distribution modifications. Existing elevator remains in service. Existing raised access flooring remains in place. Conceptually, the renovated facility will encompass the following attributes/improvements: 7
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RFQ GG000096 Proprietary and Confidential 8/6/2026 3:26 PM • Full interior demolition and replacement of finishes including carpet, LVT, ceramic tile, ceilings, wall finishes, doors, hardware, and casework. • Building to remain occupied during construction and all egress paths must remain protected throughout construction. • Ceiling systems shall be a combination of New Acoustical and Drywall, some areas to have open structure visuals. • Existing demountable partitions to be removed and replaced with metal stud farming, drywall, paint. • All door hardware is to be compatible with Metro General Services small format Best Cores 7 pin. Existing door hardware may be reused per the documents. It will be the responsibility of this SOW to remove the hardware and replace to meet drawings/documents. All new door hardware cores will be included in this scope and be installed by Metro Key Shop. • All floors to have full breakrooms with appliances that will be Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI). Technology Upgrades • New LED lighting, lighting controls, occupancy sensors, and upgraded electrical distribution to support the renovated layouts. Cameras, Data, Access Control, A/V & P/A, Sound Masking Systems • Security, access control, cameras, AV, sound masking, and structured cabling systems will be provided under separate Metro contracts. CMAR shall provide required pathways, blocking, and supporting infrastructure. Mechanical & Plumbing Systems • Existing HVAC systems to remain with modifications. Existing IT Closet will require a new (cooling only Mitsubishi split system) contractor furnished and contractor installed (CFCI). • Supply air devices shall be relocated to accommodate new space configurations. • All restroom fixtures shall be replaced. New electric hand dryers shall be contractor furnished and installed. Interior water fountains shall include bottle fillers. • All toilet paper holders, soap dispensers and sanitary sink napkin receptacles are to be owner furnished contractor installed (OFCI) . • Existing air distribution supply registers will require relocation to accommodate for the new space configurations. • Existing elevator will likely receive repair work following the completion of the project. This scope of work will be the responsibility of TKE Elevator via their Metro contract. Restroom & Plumbing Systems • All restroom fixtures (sinks and toilets) will be replaced as part of this scope of work. • All restrooms will receive new Electric Hand Dryers contractor furnished contractor installed (CFCI). • All toilet paper holders, soap dispensers, and sanitary napkin receptacles are to be owner furnished contractor installed (OFCI). • All interior water fountains are to include bottle fillers. This will be indicated on the project document. Electrical and Power Systems • All new LED lighting shall be included in the new design. • Lighting Control system shall be part of this design, in addition to occupancy sensors where required for 9
RFQ GG000096 Proprietary and Confidential 8/6/2026 3:26 PM energy saving measures. • Data systems cabling will be removed from below the access flooring by the Metro assigned LV vendor and relocated to the overhead/above ceiling plenum. Roofing Sys
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RFQ GG000096
Title Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Metro Office Building Interior Renovatio
Preview Date Open Date 8/6/2026 3:26 PM
Close Date 9/3/2026 2:00 PM Award Date
Time Zone Central Standard Time
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Submit your response to the following contact.
Company Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Buyer Bradley D Wall
Location PO Box 196301
Nashville, TN 37219
Davidson
United States
Phone 1-615-862-4273
Fax
E-mail Brad.Wall@nashville.gov
When submitting your response, include the following information.
Your Company Name
Company Site (Optional)
Address
Contact Details
Response Valid Until
(Optional)
This document has important legal consequences. The information contained in this document is proprietary of
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. It shall not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others
without the express and written consent of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
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Table of Contents1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................41.1 General Information..............................................................................................................................................41.2 Schedule................................................................................................................................................................41.3 Negotiation Controls.............................................................................................................................................41.4 Terms....................................................................................................................................................................41.5 Attachments..........................................................................................................................................................42 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................52.1 Section 1. RFP Solicitation (Selection) Method...................................................................................................52.2 Section 2. Waiver Process.....................................................................................................................................62.3 Section 3. Commodity Codes...............................................................................................................................62.4 Section 4. Timeline...............................................................................................................................................62.5 Section 5. Solicitation Objective...........................................................................................................................72.6 Section 6. Scope Summary...................................................................................................................................72.7 Section 7. Scope Details.......................................................................................................................................72.8 Section 8. Construction Clauses.........................................................................................................................182.9 Section 9. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program Requirements.............................................................212.10 Section 10. Insurance Requirements.................................................................................................................232.11 Section 11. Standard Solicitation Requirements...............................................................................................242.12 Section 12. Information Security Agreement...................................................................................................342.13 Section 13. Solicitation Acceptance.................................................................................................................342.14 Section 14. Contract Acceptance......................................................................................................................352.15 Section 15. Evaluation Criteria.........................................................................................................................362.16 Section 16. Affidavits.......................................................................................................................................38
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1 Overview
1.1 General Information
Title Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Metro Office Building Interior
Renovatio
Buyer Bradley D Wall Outcome Contract Purchase
Agreement
E-Mail Brad.Wall@nashville.gov
Introduction The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) is
soliciting proposals from potential contractors to serve as the Construction
Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Metro Office Building (MOB) Interior Renovation
project. Metro would like to inquire whether your company has interest in
participating in this sourcing opportunity.
1.2 Schedule
Preview Date Open Date 8/6/2026 3:26 PM
Close Date 9/3/2026 2:00 PM Award Date
Time Zone Central Standard Time
1.3 Negotiation Controls
Response Visibility Sealed
1.4 Terms
Agreement Start Date Agreement End Date
Agreement Amount
(USD)
Payment Terms Net 30 Freight Terms SUPPLIER PREPAID
Shipping Method FOB DELIVERY
Negotiation Currency USD (US Dollar)
Price Precision 0
1.5 Attachments
File Name or URL Type Description
IT Environment File
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2 Requirements
*Response is required
Make sure to review the entire solicitation to gain an understanding of all the requirements and expectations
prior to creating and submitting a response.
2.1 Section 1. RFP Solicitation (Selection) Method
1.
Request for Proposal
Pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws (M.C.L.) Section 4.12.040, this solicitation document serves as the
written determination of the Purchasing Agent, that the use of competitive sealed bidding is neither
practicable nor advantageous to Metro. Therefore, this solicitation will facilitate the entering into of contract
(s) by the competitive sealed proposals process. The proposal process, flexibility and limitations are
governed by the Code and related Procurement Regulations.
The proposal selection method permits discussions with offerors who submit proposals determined to be
reasonably susceptible of being selected for award. Modifications in proposal content, comparative
judgmental evaluations of the proposals, corrections, and scope adjustments, may occur at the request of
the Purchasing Agent or their designee.
There may be one or more amendments to this solicitation. Solicitation amendments are included as
updates to the original solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to remain informed on all solicitation
amendments and submit the solicitation response incorporating all amendments.
Offers to Metro online solicitations are required to be submitted within the iSupplier online environment
unless otherwise stated. Hard copy offers will not be considered except as required by law.
Any response to this solicitation is a formal waiver of any claims of confidentiality regardless of what may be
stated, printed, or implied in the submission and/or attachments submitted. All information is made a Public
Record after an award is made.
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The only official position of Metro is found within this solicitation document including answers provided in
response to questions raised. The online discussion tool within iSupplier is the appropriate tool for all
questions or communications concerning this solicitation.
Metro reserves the right to issue additional rounds as it deems necessary for the purposes of evaluation.
Additional rounds may include, but not be limited to, Offeror interviews.
Metro reserves the right to make multiple awards for a contract if it is deemed in the best interest of
Metro.
2.2 Section 2. Waiver Process
1. Pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws (M.C.L.) Section 4.48.115 (Conflicts with Previous Metro Projects),
Non-Metro employees who provide services to the metropolitan government regarding the feasibility, cost,
design, implementation, or legislative adoption of a particular matter are prohibited from subsequent
participation in the procurement process or resultant contract(s) related to that particular matter.
Any offeror who may meet the standard of MCL 4.48.115 must disclose this potential conflict to the buyer
prior to the solicitation's deadline for questions. This disclosure must include reference to the offeror's prior
work on the particular matter, including the specific project and prospective offerors' participation, and the
timeframe services were rendered. If the offeror is requesting a waiver from MCL 4.48.115 this must be
explicitly stated in the disclosure.
Requests for a waiver will be reviewed by the Procurement Standards Board with final decisions published
in the news items section of purchasing.nashville.gov
2.3 Section 3. Commodity Codes
1. This solicitation is being published under the following UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services
Code) Commodity Codes:
• 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
• 72100000 - Building and Facility Maintenance and Repair Services
• 72130000 - General Building Construction
• 81101513 - Building Construction Management
2.4 Section 4. Timeline
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1.
The following is the general, unofficial anticipated timeline for this solicitation. These dates represent a good
faith effort, accurate at the time of publication. They are non-binding and subject to change. They are for
informational purposes only and subsidiary to official dates/times contained elsewhere in the solicitation:
• 8/13/2026 - Solicitation Opens
• 8/20/2026 - Pre-Offer Meeting will be held remotely via Webex
• 8/21/2026 - Amendment #1 Published with Pre-Offer PowerPoint and Attendee List
• 8/24/2026 - Deadline to Submit Questions in iSupplier
• 8/28/2026 - Amendment #2 Published with Response to Online Discussion Questions
• 9/3/2026 - Solicitation Closes
• 9/7/2026 - Responsive Offers Provided to BAO for Review
• 9/7/2026 - Responsive Offers Provided to Evaluation Committee
• 9/16/2026 and 9/17/2026 - Evaluation Committee Meetings held to evaluate the proposal
submitted
• 9/30/2026 - Intent to Award Issued
• 10/10/2026 - Protest Period Ends & Deadline for Awarded Supplier to Provide Outstanding
Documents
• 10/16/2026 - Contract Sent to Awarded Supplier for Review
• 10/28/2026 - Contract Routes for Signature
• 11/11/2026 - Sourcing Process Complete
2.5 Section 5. Solicitation Objective
1. The objective of this solicitation is to enter a project specific construction manager at risk (CMAR) Contract.
2.6 Section 6. Scope Summary
1. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) is soliciting
proposals from potential contractors to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) for the Metro Office Building (MOB) Interior Renovation project.
2.7 Section 7. Scope Details
1. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County "Metro" plans to renovate the Metro Office
Building (MOB) located at 800 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37210. The project consists of a
phased interior modernization and departmental restack of the occupied four-story office building.
Current condition of the site:
• Existing mechanical systems are generally acceptable for reuse. HVAC equipment will largely
remain in service with diffuser and distribution modifications. Existing elevator remains in
service. Existing raised access flooring remains in place.
Conceptually, the renovated facility will encompass the following attributes/improvements:
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Finishes
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• Full interior demolition and replacement of finishes including carpet, LVT, ceramic tile, ceilings, wall
finishes, doors, hardware, and casework.
• Building to remain occupied during construction and all egress paths must remain protected throughout
construction.
• Ceiling systems shall be a combination of New Acoustical and Drywall, some areas to have open
structure visuals.
• Existing demountable partitions to be removed and replaced with metal stud farming, drywall, paint.
• All door hardware is to be compatible with Metro General Services small format Best Cores 7 pin.
Existing door hardware may be reused per the documents. It will be the responsibility of this SOW to
remove the hardware and replace to meet drawings/documents. All new door hardware cores will be
included in this scope and be installed by Metro Key Shop.
• All floors to have full breakrooms with appliances that will be Owner Furnished Contractor Installed
(OFCI).
Technology Upgrades
• New LED lighting, lighting controls, occupancy sensors, and upgraded electrical distribution to support
the renovated layouts.
Cameras, Data, Access Control, A/V & P/A, Sound Masking Systems
• Security, access control, cameras, AV, sound masking, and structured cabling systems will be provided
under separate Metro contracts. CMAR shall provide required pathways, blocking, and supporting
infrastructure.
Mechanical & Plumbing Systems
• Existing HVAC systems to remain with modifications. Existing IT Closet will require a new (cooling
only Mitsubishi split system) contractor furnished and contractor installed (CFCI).
• Supply air devices shall be relocated to accommodate new space configurations.
• All restroom fixtures shall be replaced. New electric hand dryers shall be contractor furnished and
installed. Interior water fountains shall include bottle fillers.
• All toilet paper holders, soap dispensers and sanitary sink napkin receptacles are to be owner furnished
contractor installed (OFCI) .
• Existing air distribution supply registers will require relocation to accommodate for the new space
configurations.
• Existing elevator will likely receive repair work following the completion of the project. This scope of
work will be the responsibility of TKE Elevator via their Metro contract.
Restroom & Plumbing Systems
• All restroom fixtures (sinks and toilets) will be replaced as part of this scope of work.
• All restrooms will receive new Electric Hand Dryers contractor furnished contractor installed (CFCI).
• All toilet paper holders, soap dispensers, and sanitary napkin receptacles are to be owner furnished
contractor installed (OFCI).
• All interior water fountains are to include bottle fillers. This will be indicated on the project document.
Electrical and Power Systems
• All new LED lighting shall be included in the new design.
• Lighting Control system shall be part of this design, in addition to occupancy sensors where required for
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energy saving measures.
• Data systems cabling will be removed from below the access flooring by the Metro assigned LV vendor
and relocated to the overhead/above ceiling plenum.
Roofing System
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• Roofing has recently been replaced and will not require attention at this time as part of this SOW.
• A thorough roofing assessment/inspection is to be performed by the Metro Roofing Resource group
(Metro Vendor).
Interior Systems
• All interior flooring will be demolished and replaced w/a combination of new LVT and carpet at all
offices, meeting and study rooms, and circulation areas. Ceramic tile at all restrooms and walk off carpet
at all entry points into the building. The existing raised access flooring will remain in place for this
project.
• Ceiling systems will be a combination of new acoustical and drywall, some areas may have open to
structure visuals.
• All existing demountable wall systems will be removed, and new walls will consist of metal stud framing
and drywall – painted.
• All vertical surfaces will receive new paint or stain; this will be determined on final drawings.
• All casework shall be new in the design. This casework/cabinetry will be designed and indicated on the
design documents.
• All door hardware shall be compatible with Metro General Services small format Best Cores 7 pin.
Existing door hardware can be reused in the modified spaces as indicated on the documents. It will be the
responsibility of this Scope of Work (SOW) to remove the door hardware as called out on the documents
and inventory for use in the revised areas. Any new door hardware cores will be included in this scope.
Cutting the keys and installation of cores will be performed by the Metro Key Shop.
• All restrooms shall have drywall ceilings and ceramic tile walls and floors, new fixtures, and partitions.
• Each floor shall have a full breakroom with appliances.
Cameras, Structured Data Cabling, Access Control, A/V & PA/Sound Masking Systems
• All of these items will be contracted between Metro and the Metro vendor.
•
• These items will be furnished and installed by Metro vendors under separate contracts. The
required pathways/infrastructure associated with these items and necessary in wall blocking
are to be part of the scope of work of the selected CMAR. More info will be shared as the
documents are developed in conjunction with Metro ITS.
• Metro IT Department will be extensively involved in the planning for these scopes of work.
• The existing IT closet will require a new (cooling only Mitsubishi split system) these will be
identified on the project documents.
Appliances
• New appliances will be OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) these will be identified in the
completed construction documents.
• There will be 4 ice maker/water dispenser systems (1 per breakroom) (OFCI)
• There may be some existing appliances that will be reused in the renovated facility, these will be
identified and (OFCI)
• There will be electric hand dryers in all restrooms, to be furnished and installed by the selected CMAR.
Exterior Building components
• At this time, there will be no modifications to the exterior of the building.
• Pending available funding, a new 4 stop elevator may be approved for the project as we move thru the
construction documents. If approved, this elevator scope will be added to the project documents. If
approved, the elevator shaft and all associated structural components and exterior skin would be the
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responsibility of the selected GC (CMAR). The elevator specific equipment and labor would be the
responsibility of Metro's Elevator Vendor.
Reference documents included in the solicitation
• Schematic Design Document
• East Elevation Phasing Plan
• Future Design Development and Construction Documents as issued.
• Metro General Services Background Check Policy and Application
• Metro General Services Design and Construction Guidelines
Approximate Timeline for the project
• Document preparation is underway. Timeline is as follows:
• Schematic Documents completed by August 3, 2026
• Design Development Documents complete by August 24, 2026
• Construction Documents complete by October 30, 2026
Approximate Phasing Plan
The CMAR shall support phased construction implementation
• Phase 1 Start Dec 2026 complete approx. August 2027 – all of 4th Floor & half of floors 3 & 2. This
would include restrooms on floors 4 & 2.
• Phase 2 Start Septe