Construction Manager at Risk for Jefferson and Albia

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is seeking Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for new maintenance facilities in Albia and Jefferson through a qualification-based selection process. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number 645-RFP-1728-2025 invites qualified firms to provide comprehensive construction management services for two separate maintenance complex projects. Proposal submissions are due on May 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with pre-proposal virtual conferences scheduled for April 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess firms based on firm history, project experience, project team composition, project approach, and location responsiveness. Respondents must be prepared to submit detailed financial documentation, including three years of financial statements, profit and loss statements, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or tax returns, along with three financial references. The procurement process will require firms to indicate a percentage fee for construction costs, though the DOT reserves the right to negotiate fees with the most qualified Construction Manager. Each location (Albia and Jefferson) will be evaluated and potentially awarded separately, with the final selection made by an evaluation committee and publicly posted on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation indicates that the Iowa DOT is a tax-exempt agency and that the contract may include potential renewals. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the requirement for comprehensive financial documentation suggests the projects are substantial in scope. The procurement is structured to evaluate firms holistically, with cost being a secondary consideration to qualitative factors such as experience and approach. Respondents should note that the DOT will conduct a comprehensive, fair, and impartial evaluation process, with short-listed firms potentially being required to provide additional financial and operational information. The separate evaluation of Albia and Jefferson maintenance facility projects implies that multiple vendors could potentially be selected, depending on the qualifications and proposals received. Interested firms should carefully review all documentation and prepare thorough proposals that demonstrate their capability to successfully manage these construction projects.