The Arkansas State University Office of Planning, Design & Construction is seeking a qualified Construction Manager‑At‑Risk (CM‑AR) to deliver full‑life‑cycle construction‑management services for a ~37,000 sf renovation/expansion of the existing Leadership and Education Studies Building, converting it into an Integrated Clinical Center and Simulation Lab for NYITCOM. The CM will operate under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract, handling pre‑construction, scheduling, safety, on‑site supervision, and cost‑containment throughout design and construction phases. Submissions must include extensive firm credentials, project case studies, licensing, insurance, and bonding documentation, with eight hard‑copy and one electronic PDF (≤20 MB) due by September 29, 2026.
• Scope: Full CM‑AR services for a mid‑century campus building retrofit, adding simulated‑medical education spaces, control rooms, debrief rooms, and related support areas.
• Contract: GMP‑based, requiring the CM to demonstrate cost‑containment, fast‑track schedule experience, and campus‑constrained project expertise.
• Evaluation: 125‑point weighted criteria covering prior similar project experience, aggressive schedule handling, team qualifications, cost containment, campus operation experience, quality record, and technology use.