Studebaker Elementary School Addition - ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS
| Agency: | Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | May 28, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jun 19, 2026 |
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| + Studebaker Elementary School Addition - ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS | Issued: 5/29/2026 | Due: 6/19/2026 |
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2810 Wakefield Circle, Ames, IA 50010
Project: Studebaker Elementary School Addition
Chapter 26A Qualification Advertisement No.: 001
Document Date: May 28, 2026
SECTION 00 11 15
ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (RFQ)
Des Moines Public Schools (Owner) has entered into a Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Story
Construction (CMaR) for the construction of the Studebaker Elementary School Addition Project. This
advertisement is to solicit, receive and evaluate the qualifications of Prospective Bidders to participate in the
bidding and construction of and/or supply of material or equipment for the Project.
Per Iowa Code Chapter 26A, Prospective Bidders interested in providing a sub-bid for a Scope Package on the
Project must complete and submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) by the submission due date and be
deemed qualified to be eligible to bid the project.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Title:
Owner:
Design Team:
Studebaker Elementary School Addition
Des Moines Public Schools
Lead:
Unison Design Studio
1312 Locust St. Suite #204, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Consultants: MODUS Engineering
130 East 3rd St. Suite #300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Bishop Engineering
3501 104th St., Urbandale, IA 50322
KPFF Engineering
604 Locust St., Suite #202, Des Moines, IA 50309
Construction Manager:
Project Location:
Story Construction, 2810 Wakefield Circle, Ames, IA 50010
Jeffrey Reams, Phone: 515-817-2647, email: jreams@storycon.com
Studebaker Elementary School, 300 County Line Road, Des Moines, IA 50320
Project Description:
The project includes an approximately 13,750 square foot, single-story addition
to and existing elementary school. The program of spaces is to include eight Pre-kindergarten – 2nd grade
classrooms and associated support spaces. Additional components of the project will include: storm shelter,
parking lot, selective demolition to tie the addition into the existing building, and a new playground.
Listing of Packages: Potential sub-bidders are providing SOQ’s to prequalify for one or more of the
following anticipated Scope Packages that are part of this advertisement:
GENERAL CONTRACTING | DESIGN+BUILD | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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2810 Wakefield Circle, Ames, IA 50010
Project: Studebaker Elementary School Addition
Chapter 26A Qualification Advertisement No.: 001
Document Date: May 28, 2026
• Scope Package No. 03-01 – Concrete Foundations
• Scope Package No. 03-02 – Precast Concrete Supply
• Scope Package No. 04-01 – Masonry
• Scope Package No. 05-01 – Structural Steel Supply
• Scope Package No. 05-02 – Precast Concrete and Structural Steel Erection
• Scope Package No. 07-01 – Membrane Roofing
• Scope Package No. 09-01 – Painting and High-Performance Coatings
• Scope Package No. 09-02 – Framing, Gypsum Board, and Acoustical Ceilings
• Scope Package No. 22-01 – Plumbing and HVAC
• Scope Package No. 26-01 – Electrical
• Scope Package No. 31-01 – Site Demo, Site Utilities and Earthwork
• Scope Package No. 32-01 – PCC Paving and Sidewalks
Project Timeline:
Bidder Qualification Process:
RFQ Advertisement Posted: ..........................................................................................................Friday, May 29, 2026
Clarification or Questions Due By .......................................................................... Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Completed SOQ Documents Submitted By: .....................................................Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Bidding Timeframe: July 20, 2026 – August 13, 2026
Construction Timeframe: October 1, 2026 – July 30, 2027
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) forms and documents are available through the following locations:
Web Access:
Story Construction’s iSqFt/Construction Connect Site
Jeffrey Reams at jreams@storycon.com to request access.
Email:
Contact Jeffrey Reams at jreams@storycon.com to request.
Hard Copy:
Story Construction, 2810 Wakefield Circle, Ames, IA 50010
(Call ahead to schedule)
Story Construction will receive completed Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) documents until the submission
deadline of 5:00 PM. on Friday, June 19, 2026.
All submissions shall be made via email only to: estimating@storycon.com .
Requests for Clarifications and Questions: Please submit all questions directly to Story Construction at
jreams@storycon.com. Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Submission Withdrawal: Submissions may be withdrawn by the submitter with written request received by
Story Construction prior to the submission deadline.
SUBMISSION ACCEPTANCE: Story Construction and/or the Owner will review and evaluate submitted
Statements of Qualification (SOQ) based upon an objective evaluation process and statutory criteria. Submissions
that meet or exceed the minimum will be deemed as an approved sub-bidder for the project.
GENERAL CONTRACTING | DESIGN+BUILD | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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2810 Wakefield Circle, Ames, IA 50010
Project: Studebaker Elementary School Addition
Chapter 26A Qualification Advertisement No.: 001
Document Date: May 28, 2026
Story Construction or the Owner retain the right to reject any/all submissions if documentation is flawed,
incomplete, or insufficient to properly evaluate. Submissions must be fully completed, on the correct form and
include all supporting documentation to be considered responsive.
The acceptance of Statements of Qualification (SOQ) by Story Construction and/or the Owner does not constitute
a contract or promise to award a contract to the submitter.
GENERAL CONTRACTING | DESIGN+BUILD | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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