Site work for a recreation facility in Akron, Ohio. Working plans call for site work for a recreation facility.

The owner has selected a Construction Manager. A timeline for construction has not yet been established. Project Name: Pride of Africa Expansion Request for Qualifications: 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, Pride of Africa Expansion. 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: Pride of Africa Expansion - This new immersive experience with multiple complex & environmentally sensitive animal habitats, off-habitat holding areas, public facilities, and spaces for the public to learn and play. The featured species of giraffe will be accompanied by additional mixed species including wildebeest, ostrich, cinereous vulture, and either meerkat or mongoose. The CM-R will be responsible for providing construction cost estimates and schedules for updates. AZP has established a construction budget of $21.4 million. The project is scheduled to be open to the public in May of 2028. It is a requirement that this project be delivered with and receive LEED Silver Certification. Selection Expectations: RFQ Short-Listing and RFP Interview 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. Interviews will be scheduled for the week of August 5, 2024. Detail of Project Schedules: Short-Listing Week of June 24, 2024 o RFP to Short-Listed Firms Week of July 1, 2024 o RFP Submissions Due: 07/22/2024 at 12:00 noon o Short listed Presentations & Interviews: Week of August 5, 2024 o Selection notification: Week of August 12, 2024 o Contract negotiation period August 19-September 20, 2024