NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) CONTRACT
Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), 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 East High School New Practice Field project. The project
is located at 1591 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316.
DMPS 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 the 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
Proposed Personnel
Proposed Methodology
Prior Project Experience & Performance
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 for the project. DMPS 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.
Interviews (If necessary)
Ranking Evaluation Complete
Tentative Contract Award by District Board
*Timeline subject to change as directed by the District
01/31/2024
02/14/2024
02/21/2024
03/01/2024
03/22/2024
03/27/2024
04/01/2024
04/16/2024
Please visit https://dmschools.procureware.com to review this opportunity on or after the issuance date.
Advance Notice for CMaR RFQ9147
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