DMPS East High School New Turf Practice Field
Pre-Approval Advertisement – All Chapter 26A Bid Packages
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Turner Construction will receive Statements of Qualification (also referred to as Preapproval
Forms herein) for construction of Des Moines Public Schools East High School - New Turf
Practice Field in Des Moines, Iowa. The project consists of selective site demolition and disposal
of some existing athletic fields and existing track and field throwing event slabs and chain link
fence enclosures, football goal posts, existing concrete curb and gutter, and existing water main;
site development work consisting of excavation and grading for a new storm water detention
basin, a new football field/soccer pitch, and new shot put, discus, and hammer throwing event
slabs with sand pits; new water distribution and site storm drainage utilities for the new
field/pitch; new concrete walks, steps, and parking areas; construction of a new synthetic turf
practice football field and soccer pitch complete with field accessories; track and field throwing
event accessories; new chain link fences and gates and track and field enclosures; miscellaneous
plumbing work to the field/pitch sidelines; electrical work for future sports lighting and
scoreboard; and other miscellaneous items with all of the work appurtenant thereto per the plans
and specifications. All work to be performed as shown in the construction documents. The
project is located at:
DMPS East High School
1500 E. University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
PREAPPROVAL FORM SUBMISSION
Statement of Qualifications Preapproval Forms must be filled out, compiled, and submitted by or
before 2:00 PM, April 23, 2024. Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted
nor opened. All Statements of Qualification Preapproval Forms must be submitted electronically
to the Building Connected website. Submitters are to contact Janelle Ward at jaward@tcco.com
to request setup and access to the Building Connected website for Preapproval Form submission.
In your email, please indicate for which work package(s) you are interested in prequalifying.
LISTING OF WORK SCOPE PACKAGES
Preapproval Form submissions are only being accepted at this time for the work scope packages
listed below:
BP 02.01 Site Demolition, Earthwork, and Utilities – This package includes site prep and
erosion control measures; selective site demolition and disposal of existing athletic fields and
existing track and field throwing event slabs and chain link fence enclosures, football goal posts,
existing concrete curb and gutter, and existing water main; earthwork consisting of stripping, and
cut/fill rough grading to proposed contours; and site utility work related to storm sewer and
drainage main piping and structures and water distribution; all per the documents. Specific
information pertaining to the bid package scope of work is outlined in the project manual.
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DMPS East High School New Turf Practice Field
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BP 02.02 Fences and Gates – This package includes selective demolition, track and field chain
link enclosures, fences and gates at the perimeter of the new field/pitch, and security fences and
gates at the perimeter of the site, all per the documents. Specific information pertaining to the bid
package scope of work is outlined in the project manual.
BP 02.03 Natural Turf and Plantings – This package includes all plantings as scheduled, fine
grading and prepping of seeded areas, and seeding per the documents. Specific information
pertaining to the bid package scope of work is outlined in the project manual.
BP 03.01 Concrete Parking and Walks – This package includes selective demolition, concrete
flatwork for sidewalks and parking lot pavement, new hammer throw, shot put and discus event
slabs and pits, joint sealants for expansion, construction, and slab isolation joints, and parking lot
signage per the documents. Specific information pertaining to the bid package scope of work is
outlined in the project manual.
BP 13.01 Synthetic Football and Soccer Turf - This package includes excavation, earthwork,
storm sewer subdrain, rock subbase, and rough carpentry specific to the construction of the new
field/pitch; new hammer throw, shot put and discus event pits complete with track and field
accessories; and construction of a new synthetic turf practice football field and soccer pitch
complete with field accessories and hand holes for water and electrical access within surface per
the documents. Specific information pertaining to the bid package scope of work is outlined in
the project manual.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
Statement of Qualification Preapproval Documents may be examined at the following locations:
Hard Copy Review Location(s):
Turner Construction
4200 Corporate Drive, Suite 180
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
*Contact jaward@tcco.com to set up viewing appointment.
Document Download Via Web Access:
Building Connected – Contact Janelle Ward at jaward@tcco.com to request access to the
Building Connected website to download documents. In your email, please indicate for which
work package(s) you are interested in prequalifying.
Plan Room Review Location(s):
1. Des Moines, IA: Master Builders of Iowa, 4100 Westown Parkway
2. Des Moines, IA: Beeline and Blue, 2507 Ingersoll Avenue
3. CityBlue Technologies https://citybluetechnologies.com/
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SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Completed Preapproval Form submissions shall only be accepted electronically via upload to the
project’s Building Connected website. Contact Janelle Ward at jaward@tcco.com to request
access to the Building Connected website.
SUBMISSION WITHDRAWAL
Submissions may be withdrawn by submitter upon written request any time prior to the
submission.
SUBMISSION ACCEPTANCE
The Construction Manager and/or Owner will review, and score submitted Preapproval Forms
based upon an objective scoring process and statutory criteria. Submissions meeting or
exceeding minimum scoring criteria shall be deemed as an approved bidder for the project. The
Construction Manager and/or Owner retain the right to reject any/all submission documents if
documentation is deemed flawed, incomplete, or insufficient to properly score.
All submitters must complete and submit the correct Prequalification Forms and supporting
documentation to be considered responsive.
QUESTION / CLARIFICATION REQUESTS
Any/all questions are to be submitted electronically via Building Connected website. Questions
can be submitted at any time but must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on April 19, 2024.
Responses to questions received will be published as a clarification document and posted to
Building Connected by 12:00 PM on April 22, 2024.
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