Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Whiteriver, Arizona. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The District is located in Navajo County. The Project is the construction of Teacher Housing along with Site Projects at Canyon Day Junior High School on property leased by the District from the White Mountain Apache Tribe. This work is a continuation of previous Teacher Housing Projects. Questions and/or concerns regarding this RFQ may be filed in writing with the District Representative, who is John Sempert. All requests for information shall be submitted no later than five days prior to the SOQ due date. Only an interpretation or correction given by the District Representative in writing shall be binding, and prospective firms are advised that no other source is authorized to give information concerning this RFQ, or to explain or interpret this RFQ and the selection process. No oral interpretation will be given on any part of the RFQ documents. All interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of written Addenda to this RFQ. Interested firms responding to this request (Submitting Firms) who wish their SOQ to be considered must provide their submittal in a sealed envelope, plainly marked Statement of Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk Services, RFQ # WUSD 19-001, Whiteriver High School Additions and Renovation, submitted by [Submitting Firm]. Responses will be received by the Whiteriver Unified School District Office. Surety: Name of bonding company, name and address of agent. Provide letter from surety stating bonding capacity and ability to obtain payment and performance bonds for the Project. The CMAR will be required to bond on the guaranteed maximum price for the Project. The Surety must (a) be permitted to do business in the State of Arizona, (b) have a record of successful operation for five (5) years, and (c) have an A.M. Best rating of A+ or A. CMAR must maintain adequate, qualified staff to meet District needs. After approval of an original project team, the District reserves the right to approve any personnel changes; such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Page 2 of 24 This RFQ is being issued pursuant to A.A.C. R7-2-1106, under which the District may procure CMAR services. Timely responses will be opened publicly one-half hour after the time of closing. The name of each firm submitting a timely SOQ and any other relevant information, as determined by Whiteriver Unified School District (District), shall be recorded. The record shall be open for public inspection at the time of the SOQ opening. All other information shall remain confidential until after the award is made. All information and SOQs submitted will be made available for public inspection after the award has been made except to the extent that the Submitting Firm has requested, and the District concurs, that certain information remains confidential. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all SOQs or any part thereof, and to waive any formality in any SOQ as deemed by the District to be in the best interest of the District, or to decline to enter into a contract with any of the applicants. The District reserves the right to extend the time for submission of responses by notification to all parties known to have received a copy of this RFQ, and by such other notice as the District may deem appropriate. This Request for Qualifications shall not commit the District to enter into any agreement to pay any expenses incurred in preparation of any response to this request, or to procure or contract for any supplies, goods or services. Construction services may not commence until the District and the CMAR agree upon the terms of the GMP. If the District and the CMAR are unable to agree upon the terms of the GMP, the District will issue an Invitation for Bids or take such other action as may be allowed by law. Subsequent to the failure to agree upon a GMP, the District reserves the right to use any and all materials developed during the term of the Pre-construction Services Contract initially entered into pursuant to this RFQ with a subsequent CMAR or other contractor. The District reserves the right to make awards at any time within ninety (90) days after the date of the opening, during which period SOQs may not be withdrawn unless authorized by the District. The District reserves the right to award the contract to the next most qualified firm if the successful firm does not begin the contracted services within fourteen calendar days of acceptance by the District Governing Board, or if an acceptable fee cannot be negotiated. All information and SOQs submitted will be made available for public inspection following the award of a contract, except any portion of a SOQ that the firm or individual has requested, and the District concurs, shall remain confidential from and after the time of SOQ opening, unless otherwise required by law. All SOQs are subject to all Terms and Conditions contained in the RFQ Package. The District reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any or all SOQs in whole or in part if it is advantageous to the District.