Renovation of an educational facility in Iowa City, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The University of Iowa (Owner) is currently in the Design Phase of a project titled Iowa Memorial Union - Modernize Building and has been authorized by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa to proceed with procurement of Construction Manager Services where the Construction Manager is at-Risk. The Owner intends to retain a Construction Management firm to join the project team during the Design Phase and to continue through the Construction Phase, occupancy, and warranty period of the project. The Owner is requesting submissions from firms who can demonstrate they have resources, experience, and qualifications to provide Construction Management Services for the project. The project budget is $75 Million. The estimated construction budget is $45 Million. Any questions relating to the RFQ may be directed to the following individuals: Trishul Dahya, Construction Project Manager Facilities Management, Design & Construction Phone: 319-356-8406 Email: trishul-dahya@uiowa.edu Project Support Staff Facilities Management, Design & Construction Phone: 319-335-5070 Email: facilities-dcs@uiowa.edu Iowa Targeted Small Business (TSB): The Board of Regents, State of Iowa seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. This project has a participation goal of 10% for certified Targeted Small Businesses participation and shall fill out the Targeted Small Business Participation form as part of the RFP submission. The project scope may include, but is not limited to the following scope of work: The project will consist of multi-phase renovation of interior and exterior components at Iowa Memorial Union Building. It will be a comprehensive renovation focusing on student support, resources, and activities, enhancing the facility as the primary student social center. Relocation and integration of student health and counseling will be a major component of the modernization, bringing together in one location all student care resources. Meeting space, food service options, and multipurpose rooms will be upgraded and expanded. The south entrance will be renovated, along with improved circulation throughout the building and enhanced views to key amenities, including the river terrace. Exterior and site components consist of a veranda element wrapping the south and east sides of the building, upgrading the Iowa Memorial Union South Entry Plaza by removing or reconfiguring metered parking to the south, improving pavement and plantings to make the entrance more inviting, enhancing the site between the IMU and Hubbard Park to become more pedestrian friendly, and providing a direct connection to the river corridor. Any explanation desired by a Proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation or project documents shall be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach the Proposers before the deadline for submission to the RFQ. All questions and requests for information must be received NOT LATER THAN seven (7) calendar days prior to closing (due date) for both the RFQ and RFP processes.