Construction manager at risk (cmar) for fire station 601 ambulance annex

The City of Scottsdale, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Fire Station 601 Ambulance Annex project through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement involves selecting a licensed contractor to provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction phase services for a new approximately 6,500 square foot ambulance facility adjacent to the existing Fire Station 601 at 1901 N. Miller Road. Key deliverables include design review, value engineering, constructability reviews, cost estimating, and coordination with the Scottsdale Public Art team for site art relocation. The evaluation criteria are structured across five key areas: relevant firm experience (300 points), key personnel qualifications (250 points), project understanding and approach (300 points), subcontractor selection plan (50 points), and an overall evaluation (100 points). Statements of Qualifications are due on October 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with anticipated interviews scheduled for the week of October 27, 2025, and potential City Council award in January 2026. The contract will utilize a preconstruction services approach with the potential for a separate construction phase contract using a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) methodology.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has a construction estimate range of approximately $6 to $7 million, with the City providing a Project Contingency to cover potential cost increases from city-directed changes or unforeseen site conditions. The selected CMAR will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Construction Management Plan, project schedule, subcontractor selection, procurement of materials, and managing site operations while maintaining quality controls and safety standards. The City reserves the right to terminate or cancel the solicitation at any time and will not reimburse proposing firms for any incurred costs. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires a contractor with specific background and experience in constructing fire station facilities who understands the special concerns and requirements of such specialized infrastructure. The successful firm will need to demonstrate expertise in managing complex municipal public safety facility construction projects.