City of Oak Park - Community Center Construction Manager Services

The City of Oak Park in Michigan has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional construction management services to develop a new 60,000 square foot Community Center located within the Oak Park Municipal Complex. The project encompasses comprehensive pre-bid and post-bid services, including site work and demolition of existing structures, with the new facility designed to include a gymnasium, natatorium, meeting rooms, and sports fields. Construction Manager candidates must have been in business for at least ten years, be licensed in Michigan, have worked with a minimum of five municipal clients, and demonstrate experience with construction manager-at-risk projects. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on project approach (10%), company experience (25%), project team (25%), project fees (30%), and intangibles (10%). Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2025, with proposals due by October 1, 2025, and anticipated City Council contract award on November 3, 2025. The project kick-off is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with design projected to last 12 months and construction anticipated to begin in 2027, with estimated completion in 2029.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded through a recreation millage and bond proposal passed in November 2023, with $10 million already sold in bonds and additional bonds to be sold in 2026. The estimated total construction cost is approximately $35 million, including a contingency. The RFP indicates that the City will potentially invite 3-5 firms to interview after initial proposal review. Interested firms must submit a comprehensive proposal detailing their qualifications, experience, team composition, and fee structure. Notably, the project will also require the future hiring of a separate professional architect and engineering firm, which will be procured at a later date. The construction management services will be critical in overseeing the entire development process from initial design through project completion.