Request for Proposal - Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC)...

Location:	Utah
Posted:	Jun 17, 2026
Due:	Jul 13, 2026
Agency:	Ogden City
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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OGDEN CITY CORPORATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) Services for

the Merci Car Temporary Canopy Project

Prepared by Preston Miller

Engineering

June 17, 2026

OGDEN CITY CORPORATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) Services for

the Merci Car Temporary Canopy Project

Ogden City is requesting sealed proposals from qualified Construction Manager/General

Contractor (CMGC) firms to provide construction services for the Merci Car Temporary

Canopy Project located at Union Station, 2501 Wall Avenue, Ogden, Utah.

Proposal packets are available and may be obtained by downloading from the Ogden City

website at https://www.ogdencity.gov/264/Purchasing. Proposers are responsible for securing

any and all addenda issued.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will occur on June 30, 2026 at 1 PM in-person at 2549

Washington Blvd 7th floor conference room Ogden UT 84401. Attendance at the meeting is

required to obtain relevant information concerning the RFP and submit a proposal.

Sealed copies of the proposals shall be submitted to: Purchasing Office, c/o Municipal Building

Welcome Desk, 2549 Washington Blvd., 2nd Floor Ogden, Utah 84401 by July 13, 2026 no later

than 2 PM.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Ogden City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal as it best serves it convenience and/or

is found to be in the best interest of the City.

Ad Published: June 20 & 27, 2026

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Ogden City Corporation

Request for Proposal

Merci Car Temporary Canopy Construction

I. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified

and experienced Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) firms to provide

Construction management services for the Merci Car Temporary Canopy Project located at

Ogden Union Station.

Ogden City intends to select a CMGC to collaborate with the City and Sunrise Engineering

during the construction phase to identify cost efficiencies, construction sequencing strategies,

and materials procurement options that best support on-time completion by September 27,

2026.

This solicitation represents a single-step CMGC selection process in which proposals will be

evaluated based on qualifications, project approach, and proposed fees for both construction

services.

II. GOALS / OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of this project is to construct a temporary steel/wood canopy structure

to protect and display the restored Merci Box Car at Union Station. The City seeks to:

1. Engage a qualified CMGC early to assist with construction coordination, cost

modeling, and schedule management.

2. Achieve the best value through open-book pricing, value engineering, and transparent

subcontractor bidding.

3. Complete construction by September 27, 2026 in coordination with City events,

museum operations, and Union Station site logistics.

4. Ensure quality, safety, and durability consistent with City standards and the historic

context of Union Station.

III. SCOPE OF WORK - Refer to Exhibit A

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IV. OUTLINE OF EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this project, respondents must demonstrate qualifications and experience specific

to Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) delivery and commit to the following

expectations:

A. Specialized Technical Experience

• Proven experience providing CMGC services for vertical construction projects involving

steel/wood structures, architectural canopies, or custom fabrication.

• Demonstrated ability to provide cost modeling, constructability reviews, and value engineering

during the construction phase.

• Experience working collaboratively with owners and architects in an open-book, transparent

budgeting environment.

B. Licensing, Insurance, and Bonding

 Must hold all applicable Utah contractor licenses for the construction services.

 Must be fully bonded and insured in accordance with Section VII of this document. Proof of

active coverage shall be submitted with the proposal.

 The selected CMGC will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds after

execution of the construction agreement.

C. Project Management and Documentation Capability

 Demonstrated ability to plan and manage construction activities, including meetings, cost

estimating, and schedule forecasting.

 Proven capability to complete projects on time and within budget, supported by documented

examples of CMGC project delivery.

 Prior public-sector experience and knowledge of Utah procurement and contracting standards

is preferred.

 Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, progress reporting, billing, and change

management consistent with City requirements.

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D. Regulatory Compliance and Site Management

 Contractor is responsible for securing and complying with all applicable permits, inspections,

and safety regulations, in accordance with City, State, and Federal law.

 Shall implement site safety and public protection plans, ensuring continuous public access and

event coordination within the Union Station property.

 Must adhere to OSHA and industry best practices for worker and visitor safety.

 CMGC will assist the City in identifying construction staging and logistics solutions to minimize

disruption to museum operations and public programming.

E. Operating Hours

 Work is permitted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through

Sunday.

 No work shall be performed on City-recognized holidays or during black out dates

provided in advance by Ogden City due to pre-scheduled private or public events without

prior written approval from the City Project Manager.

* Selection and entry into a CMGC Services Agreement does not guarantee the contractor will be

awarded a specific volume or value of work. Project phasing, scope modifications, and budget

availability may affect final contract terms.

V. RESPONSE TO RFP

Ogden City is seeking proposals from qualified Construction Manager / General Contractor

(CMGC) firms capable of providing construction services as described in the Scope of Work

and supporting attachments.

A. Each Proposal must include, as a minimum, the following information:

1. Authorized Representative – Indicate name, address, email and telephone number of

the company submitting the proposal.

a. Include the name and contact information of the person designated as authorized to

contractually bind the offer.

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Request for Proposal - Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) Services for the Merci Car Temporary Canopy Project

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