Site work and new construction of a medical facility in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for the construction of a medical facility; and for site work for a medical facility.

Akron Zoological Park (AZP) is requesting interested firms to submit qualifications to provide pre-construction and construction services as a Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R) for this very exciting project, Animal Hospital. The Zoo intends to use the AIA A133 form to define the terms of services with the CM-R. Brief Description of Project and Scope of Work: Animal Hospital This new state of the art Animal Hospital will have specialized areas for advanced diagnostics, treatment, and surgery as well as quarantine and hospital holdings capable of housing all species of the growing collection of AZP. Concept documents reflect this to be an 11,500 square foot facility. The CM-R will be responsible for providing construction cost estimates and schedules for updates. AZP has established a construction budget of $9.2 million. The Hospital is scheduled to be open for operation October of 2026. It is a requirement that this project be delivered with and receive LEED Silver Certification. Each firm responding to this RFQ will be evaluated and selected based on its qualifications and the qualifications and experience of the candidate s proposed team for the Project. After evaluating the responses to this RFQ, the Owner may select a short-list of candidates to submit technical & pricing proposals and participate in interviews; selecting one candidate for discussion and negotiation; or select another method for moving the project forward. Short listed Presentations & Interviews: Week of April 29, 2024 Selection notification: Week of May 5, 2024 Contract negotiation period May 8-31, 2024