Multipurpose Police Facility (Construction Manager at Risk)

The City of Peoria, Arizona is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a multipurpose police facility improvement project located at 10857 N 95th Ave in south Peoria. The procurement involves comprehensive services for renovating and expanding an 82,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building to consolidate and upgrade police department facilities. Specific project requirements include specialty vehicle storage, impounded evidence vehicle storage, evidence vehicle forensics, long-term evidence storage, tactical training, and supporting office functions. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with 400 points allocated to the firm's service approach, 300 points for local experience and qualifications, 200 points for key personnel qualifications, and 100 points for statement of qualifications conformance. Critical dates include a pre-submittal conference on October 6, 2025, proposal submissions due on October 20, 2025, and potential interviews for shortlisted firms in December 2025. The CMAR will provide two-phase services, initially supporting preconstruction design and potentially holding the construction contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City has initially approved $8.9 million in capital funding through the FY2026-FY2035 Capital Improvement Program, with fiscal year 2026 funds available for design, preconstruction, and initial construction services. The project will be delivered using a phased approach, with the construction manager collaborating to develop viable phasing strategies and cost-effective technical system improvements. Existing infrastructure includes a 1990s-era metal building that will be adapted and renovated to meet the expanding needs of the Peoria Police Department. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically mentioned in the procurement documents. The construction manager will be responsible for helping optimize the project's technical and financial parameters while meeting the city's comprehensive facility enhancement objectives.