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 16,600 sf main floor plus a 2,250 sf mezzanine facility. The CMaR will develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), manage demolition, site work, building construction, and coordinate with the design team, subcontractors, and city officials. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory pre‑submittal conference, a formal SOQ submission deadline, and a subsequent RFP for detailed proposals. • Scope: demolition, site grading, utilities, paving, landscaping, and construction of a concrete‑masonry fire station with steel‑framed roof, multiple interior spaces, and an ICC storm shelter. • Budget: approximately $12.7 million (including CMaR fee). • Schedule: SOQ due 9/30/2026; RFP issued 10/13/2026; construction expected June 2027 – Oct 2028. • Evaluation: minimum 80 points on experience, past performance, safety, personnel, and methodology; qualified firms invited to submit full proposals. • Contract: GMP‑type agreement with insurance and bonding requirements; award anticipated 11/16/2026.