Site work and new construction of a medical facility in North Canton, Ohio. Completed plans call for the construction of a 24,000-square-foot medical facility; and for site work for a medical facility.

** Estimated cost is $10 million for the building plus $2 million for site work for a total of $12 million. *** The City of North Canton is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms interested in providing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services relating to the design and future construction of the proposed City of North Canton Fire & Emergency Medical Services Center (Fire/EMS Center) project. Firms with relevant construction experience and qualifications are encouraged to submit. The City of North Canton is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms interested in providing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services relating to the design and future construction of the proposed City of North Canton Fire & Emergency Medical Services Center (Fire/EMS Center) project. Firms with relevant construction experience and qualifications are encouraged to submit. The purpose of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process is to identify the most qualified respondents (firms). The City reserves the right to make a selection based solely on the qualifications submitted without conducting a formal interview process. The Firm ultimately selected by the City will provide full CMAR Services including pre-construction estimating, constructability review, staging and sequencing analysis, scope definition and bid package strategies, bidding, construction administration, scheduling, construction phase oversight, and close-out services, as directed by the City. The Construction Manager will hold all construction contracts/subcontracts. The total project cost is approximately $10 million, excluding land acquisition and site development. The Architect for the Project is App Architecture. The Architect and Engineers will be involved during all phases Electronic submittals should be combined into one PDF file named with the project name listed on the RFQ and your firms name. If possible, please reduce the file size of the PDF. Also, please label the thumb drive and the sleeve with the project and firm name if applicable. Paper copies of the Statement of Qualifications, if requested, should be stapled only. Do not use special bindings or coverings of any type. Cover letters and transmittals are permitted but not necessary. The City intends to award a contract on or before April 30, 2024. The chosen firm will then assist in the design, construction documents, and estimating process through the remainder of 2024. The City intends to begin construction in early 2025 with project completion in early 2026. In the performance of its services, the CMAR will work cooperatively with the City, the A/E, the owners project manager, and any other project participants engaged by the Owner. The project will be divided into four primary stages; Pre-Construction (Design), Construction, Occupancy, and Post Construction / Closeout. Each stage may be further subdivided and there may be occasions when services between stages run concurrently or are staggered in keeping with the project's overall schedule requirements. The project encompasses the construction of a new consolidated Fire/EMS services center for approximately 24,000 SF to serve the City of North Canton, Ohio. This state-of-the-art facility aims to bring together administrative offices, training rooms, and the fire prevention bureau under one roof. The purpose of this project is to enhance operational efficiency, streamline city services, and provide a centralized hub for critical functions. The construction project includes the following key components: Emergency Response: The facility will house Fire/EMS personnel and equipment for 24-hour shifts including sleeping and living areas. Administrative Offices: The facility will house offices to accommodate the Departments administrative personnel. Training Rooms: Purpose-built training rooms will be incorporated to facilitate ongoing professional development and training for city personnel. Fire Prevention Bureau: A specialized area will be dedicated to the Fire Prevention Bureau, equipped with the tools and resources necessary for effective fire prevention and safety measures. The facility will be constructed on 1.3 acres of land previously acquired by the City located at the corner of N Main St. and Viking St. (The main address is 447 N Main St. North Canton, OH 44720.) The City has contracted with App Architecture to provide Architectural and Engineering A/E services for the project. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, waive informalities, allow correction of errors or omissions, negotiate individually with one or more firms, request supplemental proposals, and clarify or explain any part of the submitted proposal. Contract award will be based on the selection of the firm deemed most qualified, providing the best value, as well as successfully concluding scope/fee negotiations. Approval by the North Canton City Council and Board of Control is also required. The firm to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. Tentative acceptance of the proposal, intent to recommend the award of a contract, and actual award of the contract will be provided by written notice sent to the firm at the address designated in the proposal. All proposals must be valid for at least 180 days from the due date of the proposal.