Notice of Intent to Enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract - Expansion & Improvements of MidAmerican Energy RecPlex

Notice of Intent to Enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract

The City of West Des Moines (“City”) intends to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for the expansion and improvements of MidAmerican Energy Rec Plex at 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
The City will publish a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager at-Risk (CMaR) services for the project on January 22, 2025. The CMaR will be chosen using a two-step solicitation process and chosen on “best value”. All CMaR submittals who have demonstrated sufficient qualifications based on the following criteria will be offered the opportunity to submit a request for proposal (RFP) to serve as CMaR for the project:
• Firm Background and history of firm and project types

• Proposed Project Team, Resume and Project hierarchy chart

• Similar Project Experience

• Sustainability and Project Approach

• Virtual Construction and Building Information Technology

• Proposed Delivery Method and Management Processes

• Safety Program

• Project References

• Financials – Bonding Limits and current capacity
During the proposal stage, qualified respondents shall be asked to submit their proposed fees for the project. Additionally, qualified firms will be asked to interview. Upon total scoring of the RFQ, RFP, and interview, the City will select the proposal that offers the best value based on the published selection criteria and ranking evaluations.