RFQ/RFP: Construction Manager at Risk – Lemur and Americas Exhibits, Sunset Zoo - Manhattan, KS

The City of Manhattan is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to deliver the Lemur and Americas Exhibits at Sunset Zoo. The CMAR will perform both pre‑construction services—advancing design from 30% to 70% with constructability reviews, value engineering, phasing, and cost estimating for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)—and the subsequent construction phase once the GMP is approved. The procurement is a combined RFQ/RFP; firms must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting and site tour on April 27, 2026, submit questions by April 30, 2026, and deliver seven printed and one electronic copy of their proposal by May 13, 2026. • Phase 1: Pre‑construction services to complete design development, value engineering, and GMP preparation. • Phase 2: Full construction of zoo exhibits, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and interior finishes. • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting/site tour on April 27, 2026; all respondents must attend to be considered. • Submission requires 7 printed copies + 1 electronic copy, sealed, marked per instructions, and delivered to the City Clerk’s Office. • Primary contact: Alfonso Leyva, Park Planner II (phone (785) 789‑9376, email [email protected]).