Construction Manager at Risk – Request for Qualifications
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics
1316 S Main St.
Clarion, IA 50525
November 5, 2024
Request for Qualifications
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics (ISH) intends to retain the services of a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for an interior renovation project at their Fort Dodge Clinic. As such, they are initially requesting Qualification Statements from qualified firms to determine which firms will be offered the opportunity to submit their proposed fees for the project.
After evaluation of the RFQs, the owner will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to the qualified firms. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked in relation to the criteria set forth in the RFP to be able to select the CMaR that provides the best value for the owner. Once selected, the owner will enter into a contract with the CMaR utilizing the AIA A133-2019 contract.
ATURA architecture has been retained to provide design services for the project. Currently the schematic design phase has been completed and the completion of the design will be in conjunction with the hiring of a CMaR. The CMaR’s expectation on the project is to assist the design professional throughout design and specification development of the project and provide CMaR services throughout construction to completion.
Project Overview
The project is to renovate two areas of the existing clinic. The renovation provides seven new exam rooms and renovates four existing exam rooms and other adjacent spaces.
A preliminary cost estimate of $216,000 has been determined.
Construction is intended to begin February 2025, and be completed in April 2025.
Scope of Services
The project will be starting the Design Development Phase upon selection of the CMaR. General scope of services would be to perform preconstruction services through DD & CD phases and attend bi-weekly design meetings. Specific responsibilities would include working as part of the design team to help keep project on budget and schedule through estimating, value engineering, and constructability expertise. Once design is completed it would be the responsibility of the CMaR to receive quotes on the bid packages through a competitive bidding process (as required by state law), provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and perform construction management services throughout the construction of the project.
CMAR Selection Schedule
• Public Notice of RFQ – October 31, 2024
• Issuance of RFQ – November 14, 2024
• Qualification Statements Due – December 3, 2024, 2:00 p.m. local time
• Issuance of RFP – December 4, 2024
• Proposals Due – December 10, 2024, 2:00 p.m. local time
• CMaR Selection – December 19, 2024
Selection Criteria & Qualifications
All CMaR’s meeting the qualifications will then be afforded the opportunity to respond to the Request For Proposal (RFP). Qualification ranking criteria will be based on a 100 point system and evaluated within 48 hours of submission deadline. Firms responding to the RFQ should respond with clear and concise content following each of the five categories outlined below. Additional information such as distinguishing factors are not required but will be considered by the committee when determining best value and differentiators among firms.
Firm Profile and Background (20 Points)
- Firm: name and address of principal office and any branch offices, including brief history of the firm. If more than one office, identify the “Contact Office” for the project.
- Locality: years that the firm has been involved with projects within Fort Dodge city limits or surrounding areas.
Applicable Project Experience, Qualifications, and References (20 Points)
- Provide a minimum of three (3) projects completed by the firm that are similar to the proposed project. Include photographs and a brief description of the project.
- Provide a list with a brief description of public projects where your firm has been retained as the Construction Manager at Risk.
- Provide a list with a brief description of projects completed for Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics.
Proposed Project Team Members, Qualifications, and Involvement During Design and Construction Phases (20 Points)
- List proposed personnel for the project along with an organizational chart to indicate project roles, responsibilities, and location of project manager and superintendent.
Approach and Methodology During Design and Construction Phases (20 Points)
- Outline your process including a general schedule of events based on preconstruction services as well as construction.
- How will your firm encourage local participation by subcontractors and suppliers?
- Will the Project Manager/main point of contact be the same person throughout the entirety of the project?
- Do you plan to have regular on-site project supervision during the duration of the construction?
Safety record and approach (20 Points)
- Provide an overview of your firm's safety program, including its core principles, policies, and procedures. Describe your organization’s risk management staffing and capabilities.
- Highlight any notable achievements or recognition received for your firm's commitment to safety excellence.
- Provide an overview of how your firm will take measures to comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and ISH’s work procedures requirements.
Higher or reduced scores are based on how well the information submitted relates to the project and qualification criteria. Grounds for disqualification include:
- a score of 0 in any one category
- statements received after the deadline
Following evaluation, the owner will notify all respondents of the results. Firms that have been scored with more than 70 points will be considered a qualified firm and will be issued an RFP and asked to submit a proposal for the project, which will include its qualifications and proposed fees.
Submission & Response Instructions
Qualification Statements shall be limited to fifteen (15) 8.5”x11 pages maximum, not including cover letter and table of contents. Provide one (1) hard copy and one digital copy.
The responses will be opened publicly at the Iowa Specialty Hospital Fort Dodge Clinic, 2700 1st Ave. South on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 2:00 p.m. local time, and the names of the firms submitting will be read aloud. Qualification Statements received after that time will be regarded as nonresponsive and rejected.
Responding firms will bear all costs related to the preparation and delivery of their Qualification Statement.
Responses and questions surrounding the RFQ shall be directed to the design team representative listed below. Any and all questions shall be submitted by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 2:00 p.m. local time. After that time, the questions and responses will be emailed to the interested firms.
Please email questions to:
Mark Kroemer, Project Architect
ATURA Architecture
markk@aturaarchitecture.com
