Request For Qualifications (RFQ) Pre-Referendum and Construction Manager at Risk Services for the The North Tama County Community School District

The North Tama County Community School District is soliciting statements of qualifications (“SOQs”) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services to provide construction services for its project described in this RFQ (the “Project”). The Project will be constructed at 605 Walnut Street in Traer, Iowa. This request invites qualified firms to submit an SOQ for accomplishment of the items of work described below under the Project Description and Scope of Work. SOQs shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements described in this RFQ. After evaluation of the RFQs, the district will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to the qualified firms. After the District selects the successful proposer, the District will negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with the successful proposer. Description of Project The District invites you to submit your firm’s qualifications for provide Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) services to support the following District activities: 1. Pricing, phasing, & constructability reviews for District-wide Master Planning 2. Support public bond referendum process for Phase 1 of construction 3. Pre-construction assistance for Phase 1 of construction* 4. Management of Phase 1 of construction* *Services are contingent upon a successful public referendum and board approval. The District serves approximately 500 Pre-K through 12 students in their combined building in Traer, Iowa with some nearby athletic facilities. The District engaged a team consisting of Align Architecture & Planning (Align), Plunkett Raysich Architect (PRA), and Modus Engineering to perform a comprehensive facilities study of all facilities within the District and create a long-range facilities master plan. This team was charged with identifying priorities, deficiencies, and opportunities for building improvements as well as upgrades, including but not limited to building accessibility, modern learning environments, energy efficiency measures and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) upgrades needed. The District’s Board of Education and design team are reviewing a sequence of phased projects totaling more than $30 million. See Exhibits A, C, & D for an overview of the preliminary projects and maintenance assessment. For more information about the facility assessment and other updates, visit https://www.n-tama.k12.ia.us/facility. To provide the District with timely and appropriate information related to the preliminary solutions, engaging the services of a qualified construction management team is desired. The District is seeking responses from firms that specialize in the pre-referendum planning, referendum support, pre-construction and construction of Pre-K to 12 educational facilities. PLEASE NOTE - No final decisions have been made about facilities projects, their size or scope or referendum. Please direct all questions to: Align Architecture and Planning, PLC Attn: Andrew Bell, Partner 327 E. 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Office: (319) 233-1163 Cell: (319) 239-1311 E-Mail: abell@alignplc.com

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting and Coating, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.