Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Mesquite, Texas. Working plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

The owner has selected a Construction Manager. The City of Mesquite, Texas invites sealed proposals from all qualified vendors desiring to furnish the City with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the construction of new Fire Station No. 8, complying with the following specifications as listed herein. Email the Buyer or purchasing@cityofmesquite.com for any questions or assistance. Proposals will be received and publicly acknowledged at the location. All questions must be submitted via email at purchasing@cityofmesquite.com by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, prior to proposal closing date. Only the name of the proposers responding to this request for proposal shall be released at the proposal opening. Other information submitted by the proposer shall not be released by the City during the proposal evaluation process or prior to contract award. At no time will confidential information, as noted by the proposer, be released. If you have questions regarding the preparation of your proposal, you may contact purchasing@cityofmesquite.com. A completed W-9 form will be required and submitted with bid. Proposals submitted must be received. Faxed bid proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be received prior to the closing date and time to be considered. Proposals must be submitted in sufficient time to be received and time-stamped at the above location on or before the published date and time shown on the RFP. The City of Mesquite will not be responsible for mail delivered from the post office. Proposals received after the published time and date cannot be considered and will be returned unopened. Proposer shall submit one original, one copy, and one flash drive containing an electronic copy of the complete proposal and all attachments. The City of Mesquite, Texas ("City") is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk firm ("CMAR") to perform typical and complete Construction Management services in conjunction with the design, construction of new Fire Station No. 8. The CMAR will work with the City entities, staff, and any appropriate consultants. The City has impact and related costs for late completion. Liquidated damages of $500.00 per day are anticipated and will be assessed for late completion. In seeking a CMAR, the City is looking for a qualified general contractor, with prior experience in the construction of fire station facilities or improvements similar to as set forth herein: 1) The CMAR will be able to work with the Architect during the design phase, prior to construction, to analyze the Architect's design, including the plans and specifications, to ensure the feasibility and constructability of the project design, and to assist in bringing the estimated construction cost of the project within the construction budget, through the selection of alternate construction systems, detailed and prompt cost estimating, scheduling, and other means, without adversely affecting the capacity and quality of the project; and 2) The CMAR will propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the project, which is within the approximate $14 million project construction budget, after or during the preconstruction services, and prior to a 100% set of construction documents. It is the City's intent that upon successful completion of the preconstruction services that the CMAR will serve as the general contractor for the project during the construction phase. Scope of Work: 1) Preconstruction Services: The CMAR will work with the Architect and the City during the design process to ensure the feasibility and constructability of the building. The CMAR will also be responsible for cost estimates during both the schematic and design development phases of the project. The CMAR will work with the Architect and City to ensure that the cost of construction of the Project is within the estimated Construction Budget through the selection of construction systems and materials, detailed CSI format cost estimating, scheduling, and other means. The CMAR will also review the project schedule and identify critical path and long-lead items. Upon the completion of the design development phase and prior to the completion of the 100% set of construction documents, the CMAR will submit a proposal of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the Project, which is within the City's Construction Budget. 2) Bidding Services: Should the City exercise its option; the CMAR will serve as General Contractor to complete all work for the bidding and construction of the project. The CMAR will be responsible for coordination of all bids, advertisement, and solicitation, bid procurement, selection of sub-consultants or trade contractors as outlined in Texas Government Code Chapter 2269. CMAR will also be responsible for issuance of pre-purchase orders for long lead items, if required. 3) Construction Services: Should the City exercise its option; the CMAR will serve as General Contractor to complete all work for the construction of the Project. The scope of Construction services will be determined based on the final Drawings and Specifications and may include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following areas of work: site clearing, excavation, fill, select fill and backfill; site utilities; concrete sidewalks, paving and roadway / parking lot work, rough and finish grading, topsoil and grass planting; fencing and gates, site lighting, retaining wall construction, landscape installation, irrigation, concrete piers, concrete slab-on-grade, concrete masonry (CMU) interior walls, cast stone lintels, limestone and plaster exterior veneer, concrete floor topping, masonry, structural steel frame (columns and joists), metal roof deck, metal wall and roof panels, miscellaneous metals and metal fabrications; rough and finish carpentry, millwork and casework; damp proofing and waterproofing, caulking and sealants, thermal insulation, flashing and sheet metal, metal soffit panels, metal roofing, modified bitumen roofing; other roofing, wood doors, metal doors and frames, aluminum doors and frames, glass and glazing, finish architectural hardware, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring and base, carpeting, tile or wood flooring, metal studs and support systems, gypsum drywall, painting and special floor coatings, interior and exterior signage; metal louvers and miscellaneous specialties; furnishings and appliances; equipment and specialty equipment; sound enhancement systems; fire protection; lightning protection; telecommunications, audio / visual and security systems and mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, building demolition, asbestos abatement, debris haul off services and any other requirements set out in the Contract Documents. 4) The work does not include inspection services, and the materials testing services necessary for City's acceptance of the Project, which will be performed under a separate contract with an independent provider engaged directly by the City. a) The facility will be a full-service fire station and the design will include a potential future addition for public safety offices for the Police Department. The project is anticipated to include, but is not limited to the following elements: o 4 double-stack vehicle drive-through apparatus bays o Public lobby and restrooms o ICC 500 compliant storm shelter o Watch room/Station Captain's office Storage areas o Full -service kitchen with 3 individual pantries and refrigerators o Dining room o Day room o Locker rooms and bathrooms o Dorm rooms o Officer quarters Laundry room o Bunker gear room o Exercise room o Decontamination room o Tool and equipment storage rooms o MEP equipment and an emergency generator o IT / Data room o Outdoor cooking area o Office space and restrooms for Police Department Offices (add/alternate) o Site work required, including landscaping, signage, fencing and lighting o Site utilities including water, sanitary, storm sewer and detention, electrical, gas, and telecommunications o Driveways and parking lots