Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to an educational facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the addition of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; and for the renovation of a educational facility.

Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 26A, will be publishing a request for statements of qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to provide Preconstruction and Construction services for the Weeks Middle School Classroom Addition project. The project is located at 901 SE Park Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315. CMAR selection - Spring 2025 Construction Commencement - Winter 2025/2026 Substantial Completion - Fall 2026 The Project is expected to include a one- or two-story non-combusOble classroom addiOon located along the south/southwest side of the exisOng school that consists of six to eight classrooms or similar flexible learning environments, restrooms, and other accessory support spaces. The addiOon will be designed as a storm shelter and constructed in accordance with ICC 500. The project will include new mechanical HVAC and electrical systems, along with associated site work. The CMAR will be chosen using a two-step solicitation process: (1) Request for Qualifications and (2) Request for Proposals. The firms deemed to have the met the qualifications based on the following selection criteria will then be offered the opportunity to submit a proposal to serve as CMAR for the project: o Firm Information o Safety Record o Current Capacity to Perform o Compliance with Iowa and Federal Laws As part of the Request for Proposal stage, qualified respondents will be asked to submit their proposed fees for the project. DMPS will select the CMAR that submits the proposal that offers the best value based on the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluation at the conclusion of the solicitation process. Tentative Contract Award by District Board July 2025 Question Deadline 04/22/2025 Inquiries regarding interpretation of this request and other questions shall be addressed through the District's online RFQ Due by 11:00 a.m. 4/28/2025 The deadline for the submission of statements of qualifications is April 28, 2025, before 11:00 a.m. Submissions must be made via the District's online portal at https://dmschools.ionwave.net/Login.asp. Statements of qualifications received after the above date and time will not be considered. Statements of qualifications will be publicly opened and names of CMARs submitting statements of qualifications will be read aloud on April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at 1917 Dean Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.