Site work and new construction of a laboratory facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. Working plans call for the construction of a 187,000-square-foot laboratory facility; and for site work for a laboratory facility.

As of June 4, 2024, the project is in schematic design. An architect and construction manager have been selected. Construction documents are anticipated to be completed in March 2025 so that contractor/ owner construction GMP negotiations can begin. Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2025 and be completed in March 2027. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory seeks qualified General Contractors for pre- construction professional services and construction of a New State Crime Laboratory. This facility is to include, but not limited to, a modern medical examination section, multiple modern forensic laboratory areas, evidence storage, various sized meeting rooms, office space, vehicle storage, secured and discreet delivery area, secured reception, and multiple parking areas. The estimated square footage is 187,000 and sitework is to be included in this project. The Prevailing Wage Rates shall not apply to this project. The State encourages all small, minority, and women business enterprises to submit proposals for capital improvements. Encouragement is also made to all general contractors that in the event they subcontract portions of their work, consideration is given to the identified groups. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any formalities. Services Required But Not Limited To: Pre-Construction Services in coordination with Owner and Owner s Design Professional s; Project Construction, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GPM); Fast Track Project Management and Construction; Estimating; Sub-Contractor Competitive Bidding and Selection; Cost Reduction and Control; Project and Schedule Order Pricing; Schedule Control; Project Coordination; Project Closeout; Contract Document Closeout; Warranties. Question Deadline 02/27/2024 If Any person contemplating submitting a Proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the Contract Documents or finds discrepancies in or omissions from any part of the Contract Documents, he may submit to the Design Professional a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof not later than five (5) calendar days before the submission deadline.