RFP: Construction Manager / General Contractor – Passive House Brownstone Redevelopment

Project:
Brooklyn NY
4-story brownstone with rear and cellar extensions.
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Scope Overview
Seeking a Construction Manager / GC to provide pre-construction estimating, value-engineering, and construction services in partnership with the architect.

Work includes:
• Full gut renovation
• Garden-level & cellar expansion
• Structural upgrades & waterproofing
• Passive House envelope
• Smart-home system coordination
• High-end, renter-grade finishes (triplex + simplex layout)
• Wellness cellar, landscaped garden, & roof terrace
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Qualifications
• NYC townhouse renovation experience
• Passive House, Net-Zero, or similar high-performance project experience
• Transparent estimating & scheduling discipline
• Familiar with DOB, LPC, and DHCR coordination
• Collaborative attitude toward architects & consultants within an IPM framework
• Licensed, insured, and willing to operate under open-book cost-plus or GMP with shared-savings model
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Proposal Contents
1. Firm overview and key personnel
2. Comparable brownstone / sustainable project portfolio
3. Pre-construction and construction fee structure
4. Description of project-management tools & reporting cadence
5. Three client references (Brooklyn or Manhattan preferred)
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Delivery Method: Integrated Project Management / Collaborative CM at Risk
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Submission
Send proposals or inquiries to khf@att.net
Subject: “CM/GC Proposal”