RFQ Construction Manager at Risk - construction of its new Fire & EMS Facility

The City of State Center, Iowa (the "City") 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 east of State Center, Iowa on 235th Street. This request invites qualified firms to submit a 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 The CMaR will be selected using a two-step solicitation process and chosen on "best-value." The CMaR submittals who have demonstrated sufficient qualifications based on the following criteria will be offered the opportunity to submit a request for proposal (RFP) to serve as CMaR on the Fire & EMS Facility. 1. Projects of similar size and scope in either the public or private sector 2. Past Performance 3. Safety Record 4. Proposed Personnel 5. Proposed Methodology Pre-referendum services to begin immediately upon award. Pre-construction assistance services to begin after successful public general obligation bond referendum anticipated for November 2023. The first phase of construction is anticipated to commence during spring of 2024 and tentative substantial completion is December 2024. The City reserves certain rights, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Cancel the entire Request for Qualifications 2. Reject all proposals 3. Cancel the entire Request for Qualifications process and restart with modified criteria 4. Remedy, minor technical errors in the RFQ process 5. Appoint evaluation committees to review qualifications and proposals 6. Seek assistance of outside technical experts in evaluation 7. Issue subsequent requests for proposals 8. Waive minor informalities and irregularities in the RFQ or subsequent RFP process. Confirmed shortlist.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Panel Doors, Multi-Leaf Vertical Lift Doors.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Flooring, Acoustic Treatment, Painting, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Wardrobe and Closet Specialties, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Unit Kitchens.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Countertops, Rugs and Mats.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Slide Pole Systems, Firehouse Slide Poles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping, Fire-Department Connections, Fire Pumps.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Emergency Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Call Management, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.