Demolition, site work 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; and for site work for a educational facility.

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to provide pre-construction and construction services for the CTE addition project. Project Locations: a. Merrill Middle School , 5301 Grand Avenue b. The CTE Maker Space is an addition that is designed to provide opportunities for students to engage with career pathways and interest areas during their middle school experience. This addition will include spaces such as: c. collaboration space - Flexible collaboration space designed with movable furniture, writable surfaces, and integrated technology to support team-based projects and presentations. This space may also have connection to the exterior through larger openings to facilitate guest speakers or presenters for different disciplines and services. d. Digital lab - A flexible, tech-rich environment designed for multimedia production, coding, and digital design . Supports both individual and group workstations, with infrastructure for high-speed data and AV systems. Data lab- A STEM-focused space for data science, robotics, and analytics. Features modular furniture, smart boards, and connectivity to support project-based learning and experimentation. Health services lab - A simulated clinical environment for exploring careers in health and wellness. Includes mock patient care stations, lab counters, and storage for medical equipment and supplies. g. Support spaces - this is as needed and may include but not limited to: - h. Restrooms for ICC 500 compliance. Workroom: mainly for staff to house printers, supplies and storage Mechanical / electrical space 2. Preliminary Estimated Project Budget: $6,000,000 3. Preliminary Project Schedule: a. CMAR selection - October 2026 b. Design Project Design - January 2027 Project Bidding - January / February 2027 Construction Construction Commencement - Spring 2027 Inquiries deadline September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT Inquiries regarding interpretation of this request and other questions shall be submitted through the Districts online portal under the Questions tab at online