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. The CMaR will manage demolition, site work, and the construction of a new ~19,000 sq ft fire station, assume a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and coordinate with the design team, city officials, and subcontractors throughout a multi‑phase schedule that runs from fall 2026 design through October 2028 construction. The firm must demonstrate recent experience on comparable public‑safety projects, strong safety records, and the ability to obtain required insurance and bonding. Successful bidders will be invited to submit a formal proposal after the qualification phase. • Scope includes demolition of existing station, site grading, utilities, pavement, landscaping, and construction of new concrete‑masonry building with steel roof. • Pre‑construction services: constructability reviews, cost estimating, value engineering, bid package development, GMP formation. • Construction services: project scheduling, on‑site management, quality and safety oversight, commissioning, close‑out, warranty support. • Budget for entire effort (including CMaR fee) ≈ $12.7 million; anticipated CMaR fee roughly 8‑12 % of total. • Mandatory submission of a Statement of Qualifications by 30 Sept 2026; non‑mandatory pre‑submittal conference 14 Sept 2026. • Award anticipated 16 Nov 2026; contract duration through Dec 2028.