NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) CONTRACT
Des Moines Public Schools (the “District”), pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 26A, will be publishing a
Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to
provide Pre- construction and Construction services for the Lincoln High School Classroom & CTE
Addition project. The project site is located at 2600 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.
The District intends to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract with the selected
CMAR during the preconstruction process.
The CMAR will be chosen using a two-step solicitation process: (1) Request for Qualifications and (2)
Request for Proposals. The firms deemed to have met the qualifications based on the following
selection criteria will then be offered the opportunity to submit a proposal to serve as CMAR for the
project:
• Firm Information
• Safety Record
• Current Capacity to Perform
• Compliance with Iowa and Federal Laws
As part of the Request for Proposal stage, qualified respondents will be asked to submit their proposed
fees. The District will select the CMAR that submits the proposal that offers the best value based on
the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluation at the conclusion of the solicitation
process.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Inquiries deadline
RFQ Due by 11:00 a.m.
Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) to qualified respondents
RFP Due by 11:00 a.m.
Ranking Evaluation Complete within 45 days of RFP due date
Tentative Contract Award by District Board
*Timeline subject to change as directed by the District
June 12, 2026
June 18, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
September 2026
Please visit https://dmschools.ionwave.net/Login.aspx to review this opportunity on or after the issuance
date. All questions related to this opportunity should be submitted through the District’s online portal.
RFQ3520 - Notice of Intent for CMAR for Lincoln Classroom and CTE Addition
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