Request for Qualifications - Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Fire & EMS Station No. 21

The City of West Des Moines is seeking a qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMaR) to provide pre‑construction and construction services for the complete reconstruction of Fire & EMS Station 21, a new ~19,000 sq ft facility located at 3421 Ashworth Road. The selected CMaR will develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), manage demolition, site work, and building construction, and coordinate with the design team, subcontractors, and city officials through a phased schedule that runs from mid‑2027 to late‑2028. The solicitation is a two‑step process: first submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by 30 Sep 2026; qualified firms will be invited to submit a full proposal (RFP) in October. • Project budget ≈ $12.7 million (including CMaR fee) • Scope includes demolition, site grading, utilities, pavement, landscaping, and construction of a 16,600 sq ft main floor plus 2,250 sq ft mezzanine fire station with offices, training labs, apparatus bays, ICC storm shelter, etc. • Pre‑construction services: constructability reviews, cost estimating, value engineering, bid package development, GMP formation. • Construction services: schedule management, on‑site coordination, safety program, commissioning, warranty oversight. • Mandatory SOQ submission by 30 Sep 2026; non‑mandatory pre‑submittal conference 14 Sep 2026; questions due 18 Sep 2026; contract award anticipated 16 Nov 2026. • Required certifications: insurance, bonding, non‑collusion affidavit, legal history.