PURPOSE
Cass County, Missouri (“County”) is seeking to establish a relationship with a construction manager
(Consultant) for the purpose of implementing the design and construction of the County Sheriff’s
Office North Annex to be located in Belton, Cass County, Missouri. The County has retained Tessere
architects. The contracted services to be performed will be to furnish all the required labor, materials,
equipment, parts and supplies necessary for providing construction management services as that term
is defined in §8.675, RSMo. The selected construction manager will: furnish their skill and judgment
in cooperation with and in reliance on the project architect or engineer; furnish business administration,
management of the construction process and other specified services in an expeditious and economical
manner consistent with the best interests of the County; and, perform basic services for reimbursement
as provided in the construction services management contract. The County reserves the right to
approve all consultants that make up the Consultant’s team that may be required for the completion of
the project. Project cost is roughly estimated at $3M-$5M.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR CONSULTANT SELECTION
The data submitted will be evaluated against the following criteria:
1. Fees for overhead and profit;
2. Reimbursable costs for reimbursable items;
3. Qualifications;
4. Demonstration of ability to perform projects comparable in design, scope and complexity;
5. Demonstration of good faith efforts to achieve compliance with federal, state and local
affirmative action requirements;
6. References from owners for whom construction management has been performed;
7. Qualifications of in-house personnel who will manage the project; and,
8. The demonstration of successful management systems which have been employed for the
purposes of estimating, scheduling and cost controls.
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and waive any and all informalities and the
right to disregard all non-conforming or conditional proposals or counter proposals. The County may
accept any proposal that would best serve the interest of the County based on the qualifications and
capabilities of the selected firm to provide the services required. This RFP is not intended to result in a
“construction manager at-risk” relationship. Any firm submitting a proposal acknowledges and agrees
that the County Commission’s selection of their proposal as the lowest or best shall in no way create a
valid or binding contract between the Consultant and the County. Upon selection of the lowest or best
proposal, the County will attempt to negotiate and contract for services described in this solicitation with
the selected firm(s) at a fair and reasonable price as determined by the County in its sole discretion.
REQUIREMENTS
The formal response shall contain the following information, in the following sequence and format:
1. Title Page.
2. Letter of Introduction.
3. Table of Contents.
4. Information about the company.
5. Construction management approach and proposed services.
a. Please include a description of the firm’s management systems which have been
employed for the purposes of estimating, scheduling and cost controls.
6. Experience in providing construction management services to cities or counties:
a. Please (1) identify the Owner of each such project (up to three) completed in the past
five years, (2) the project scope of work and size, (3) the project location, (4) the
approximate final project construction cost and (5) the name, address and telephone
number of an owner’s representative familiar with each listed project.
7. Past record of performance of the firm regarding quality of work, ability to work within
budget constraints, ability to meet schedules, and follow-up on building problems after
substantial completion.
8. Key personnel of the firm and their educational background, experience, and
qualifications.
9. The fee structure for the project.
10. Proximity to and familiarity with the geographical area in which the project shall be
located.
11. Information on Other Sub-Consultants Your Firm Will Employ For Projects.
a. Please include relevant information including: firm(s) history and profile, philosophy,
specialization, experience, references, and role of each sub.
12. Why Should the County Utilize Your Firm/Additional Information.
a. Please feel free to include information describing what makes your firm or team unique.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive informalities and any technical or
clerical errors in any proposal as the interest of the County may require, and they will select the proposal
which, in their judgment, best meets the interest of the County and requirements of the project(s).
All costs incurred for the preparation of any Proposal will be the sole responsibility of the submitter. All
responses to this Request for Proposals become the property of the County and will be part of the public
record. The County will not award the contract for construction management services if the construction
manager or a firm that controls, is controlled by, or shares common ownership or control with the
construction manager:
1. Guarantees, warrants or otherwise assumes financial responsibility for the work of others on the
project.
2. Provides the public owner with a maximum price for the work of others on the project.
3. Furnishes or guarantees a performance or payment bond for other contractors on the project.
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