This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Duluth, Minnesota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The CM works closely with DAA's Continuing Engineer as well as DAA staff, and all of the airports tenants and stakeholders. In general, during the planning and design phases of all projects, the CM provides consultation during project development to advise on site use, selection of materials, and construction feasibility/constructability, prepares project schedules and phasing, and develops project budgets and construction estimates. During the construction phase, the CM provides project management and control, inspects the construction for compliance with the contract documents and conducts construction administration and project closeout. It is preferred that the selected firm has a local office in the Duluth area capable of completing all work assignments under this contract. The CM shall support the DAA and the engineer in the pursuit of legislation and/or funding as needed for individual projects. Support includes but is not limited to participation in presentations to governmental bodies or community groups, advocacy meetings with legislators, pre-project meetings with project stakeholders and public hearings. The selected firm shall be qualified and be prepared to provide the following range of services: A. Design and Planning 1. Consultation During Project Development a. Develop management plan and strategy based on DAA's project parameters. b. Type of contracting method (design-build, CMAR, fixed fee, etc.) c. Ongoing review of conceptual design and specification documents. d. Review existing facilities and record drawings. e. Advise and recommend on: Site usage and improvements Materials selection Building systems Building equipment Construction feasibility Labor availability Alternate design options All SOQ questions must be submitted in writing no later than local time 10:00 A.M. on May 9, 2022 Questions must be emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Please be sure to put "22-4406 Airport Construction Management SOQ" in the subject line. Any question submitted after this date will not be answered All questions submitted in accordance with the requirements stated above will be answered in the form of an addendum posted to the Purchasing website along with the original SOQ. The firm shall acknowledge receipt of any addenda that may be issued by including a copy in the SOQ submission.