Construction Manager at Risk for Garner MW Building

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for the construction of a new Mechanical and Wash Bay (MW) Building located at 280 Hwy 18E in Garner, IA. This qualification-based procurement will require comprehensive construction management services for the project, with proposals due on November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. A pre-proposal virtual conference is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, providing potential respondents an opportunity to gather additional information. The evaluation process will focus on several key criteria, including firm history, project experience, project team qualifications, project approach, location, and overall responsiveness. Respondents must submit a technical proposal demonstrating their capabilities, with cost considerations being secondary in the initial selection process. The DOT reserves the right to negotiate fees with the most qualified Construction Manager and will conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation using a dedicated evaluation committee.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified construction management firms with demonstrable experience. Respondents will be required to provide financial documentation, potentially including audited financial statements, profit & loss statements, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or tax returns from the previous three years. Firms will need to indicate a percentage fee to be applied to construction costs, though this will not be the sole determining factor for award. The Iowa DOT, as a tax-exempt agency, will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. After the evaluation process, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and evaluation matrix will be publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. Short-listed respondents may be asked to provide additional financial information to support their qualifications for the project.