Request for qualifications city of kingman construction manager at risk for fire station 25

The City of Kingman, Arizona is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Fire Station 25, a comprehensive project involving master planning and pre-construction services for a new public safety facility. The project encompasses approximately 25,000 square feet, including a primary fire station building, administration building, community space, and potential future dispatch center. Qualified firms must demonstrate capabilities in providing innovative solutions that expedite construction schedules while maintaining quality and controlling costs, with specific requirements to support the design team through real-time cost modeling, constructability input, and value engineering. The procurement will be qualifications-based, with evaluation criteria including general firm information (15 points), experience and qualifications (40 points), project understanding and approach (30 points), current workload and availability (10 points), and overall evaluation (5 points). Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm, question submission deadline of January 14, 2026, and final response submissions due by January 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm Arizona time. The City anticipates issuing a Notice of Intent to Award on February 18, 2026, with contract negotiations from February 19-27, 2026, and formal City Council contract award on March 17, 2026.

Respondents must possess minimum five years of experience, hold appropriate Arizona professional and contractor licenses, and demonstrate current bonding capacity through an A-rated surety company. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does emphasize a preference for local firm utilization in subcontractor selection. The CMAR must self-perform not less than 45 percent of the work in accordance with Arizona law and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Commercial Auto ($1,000,000), Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000). The anticipated construction cost for the project is approximately $7.1 million, with the initial pre-construction services contract to be negotiated based on the firm's qualifications. Firms must submit a comprehensive response package including a cover letter, sample contract, detailed qualifications, references, signature page, guarantees, and various administrative forms. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and may terminate the selection process if negotiations with top-ranked firms are unsuccessful.