03.053 SELECTION OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

SECTION 03 – BUSINESS and AUXILIARY SERVICES

Pursuant to 61 O.S. § 62, the board of education authorizes the superintendent or designee to develop and maintain procedures for the selection of a construction manager for each project for which the technology center determines that the employment of a construction managers is permitted and desirable. This procedure shall, at a minimum:

1. Extend consideration only to construction managers recognized as qualified by the Department of Real Estate Services of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services;
2. Evaluate the candidates’ professional qualifications, including but not limited to, licensing, registration, certifications, technical abilities and past experience relevant to the contemplated project; and 
3. Select a construction manager based on professional qualifications and technical experience.

Upon selection of a construction manager, the technology center shall negotiate a contract with the highest qualified construction manager, provided that a fee can be negotiated that is fair and reasonable to both parties. In the event a reasonable fee cannot be negotiated with the selected construction manager, the technology center may negotiate with other construction managers in order of their qualifications.

Reference: OKLA. STAT. tit. 61 O.S. § 62