Site work, paving and new construction of an educational facility in Conway, Arkansas. Completed plans call for the construction of a 80,000-square-foot educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

As of August 5, 2019, the construction manager is currently soliciting bids. Interested contractors are encouraged to contact the Construction Manager for further information The original solicitation is preserved below for reference. The purpose of this request is to obtain a contract with a qualified general contractor to provide construction services and administration for the construction of a new Integrated Health Sciences Building located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR. The schedule for completion of this project is estimated to be June 2022. The structure is being designed by Taggart Foster Currence Gray Architects in North Little Rock, Arkansas as an 80,000 square foot, four-story facility, is expected to be located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Western Avenue and Bruce Street. The estimated construction cost is $31 million. The IHSB will assist all programs in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences meet accreditation requirements by providing students with innovative interprofessional education and practice opportunities. Only Registered Licensed Architects who practice in the State of Arkansas will be considered. All statements will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, handicap or national origin. A sealed envelope clearly marked shall be submitted for the Qualifications. The qualifications will be referred to a review committee, who will review each submittal in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated later in this RFQ. All travel and costs associated with the preparation of a statement in response to this RFQ will be the responsibility of the Offeror, and will not be reimbursed by the University of Central Arkansas. It is important that the Offeror qualifications be submitted in a sealed envelope or box, clearly marked on the lower left hand corner with the following information. RFQ #UCA-19-067 New Integrated Health Sciences Building (IHSB) The University of Central Arkansas reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive informalities and to re-advertise if it is in the best interest of the University to do so. If documents are sent by U.S. Mail, the date of receipt by the University of Central Arkansas shall be the controlling date for purposes of determining whether timely submittal has been achieved. The University will not accept faxed or emailed RFQ.