Notice of request for qualifications for construction management at-risk service

The City of Oklahoma City is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) services for Project MB-1473, a comprehensive Public Safety Training Center to be developed on a 32-acre site. The project is divided into two primary areas: a 19-acre Main Training Area and a 13-acre Training Village, with an Initial Phase focusing on constructing a 96,840 gross square foot Main Training Building estimated at $41,000,000. Qualification Packets must be electronically submitted through Bidnet Direct by 4:00:00 PM CT on August 6, 2025, with all questions due by July 23, 2025, and answers posted by July 30, 2025. Prequalification in the Building contractor "A" classification is mandatory, and the Construction Manager will be responsible for pre-construction and construction services including cost estimating, construction phasing, value engineering, and subcontractor management. Respondents must demonstrate extensive construction management experience, provide detailed organizational information, safety plans, quality assurance procedures, and various certifications and assurances. The project is planned in multiple phases, with future phases potentially including an additional 83,665 gross square feet of Training Village buildings, a Reality Based Training Facility, Running Track and Obstacle Course, and a Driver Training Building.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the municipal code emphasizes non-discrimination in contracting. Contractors will be required to complete various compliance documents, including an Anti/Non-Collusion Affidavit, Business Relationship Affidavit, and Certificate of Nondiscrimination, which affirm fair business practices. Contractors must provide detailed financial statements and demonstrate sufficient surety bonding capacity. The total project infrastructure will ultimately comprise 180,505 gross square feet across multiple buildings and specialized training facilities. While specific budget ranges are not comprehensively detailed, the Initial Phase construction cost is estimated at $41,000,000, with potential future phases suggesting a total project investment potentially exceeding $60-70 million. The project will be governed by Oklahoma Statutes section 61-217 and Oklahoma City Municipal Code, which provide comprehensive guidelines for public construction contracts, ensuring transparency and competitive procurement processes.