Commonwealth Courts Building

Department of General Services

The buyer is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk for the new Commonwealth Courts Building project in Richmond, VA. The project involves demolishing an existing building and constructing a new 295,159 sq ft judicial facility to house the VA Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The new building will include courtrooms, chambers, a law library, and enhanced security features. The buyer requires a CM with experience on similar large, complex projects to manage preconstruction services, demolition, and construction over a multi-year timeline.

• 2/18/2025 - Questions Due
• 3/5/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 1/1/2026 - Anticipated Demolition Start
• 1/1/2027 - Anticipated Construction Start

• Licensed to transact surety business in Virginia
• Bonding capacity equal to or greater than estimated construction cost
• Experience with at least 3 similar projects in last 10 years
• Project Manager with 3 similar projects in last 10 years
• Superintendent with 3 similar projects in last 10 years

• Demolish existing Pocahontas building
• Construct new 295,159 sq ft judicial facility
• Build courtrooms for VA Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
• Provide chambers for judges and justices
• Construct Virginia State Law Library and Public Learning Center
• Install enhanced security features
• Build secure onsite parking for judges
• Achieve LEED certification
• Coordinate services and logistics for demolition and construction
• Manage project budget and schedule