Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Old County Jail Demolition and Site Rehabilitation

Coconino County is seeking qualified firms to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for the demolition and site rehabilitation of the Old County Jail, issuing this solicitation under RFQ Number 2026-104 with proposals due by July 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm MST. The selection process is qualifications-based as authorized under Arizona Revised Statutes §34-601 through §34-612, with an evaluation committee ranking firms according to established criteria to identify a shortlist of most qualified candidates. Top-ranked firms may be invited for interviews followed by negotiated contract terms including compensation, scope, and conditions aligned with the project’s estimated value, complexity, and nature. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference on June 22, 2026, which begins at 219 E. Cherry Ave and transitions to the site at 211 North W. C. Riles St in Flagstaff, is required for eligibility to submit a proposal due to the intricate logistics of the building and site. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ion Wave Technologies procurement portal, and failure to comply with submission requirements, including late delivery or lack of pre-bid attendance, will result in disqualification. The contract framework includes enforceable compliance obligations such as adherence to Arizona statutes mandating immigration verification under A.R.S. §23-214 and §41-4401, requiring e-Verify usage and record retention for employee eligibility, with failure constituting material breach and potential contract termination. Contractors must provide certificates of workers’ compensation insurance within ten days of contract execution and maintain liability coverage including general, automobile, and products-completed operations protection. All records related to contract performance must be retained for five years post-completion or until all litigation, claims, or audits are resolved. Additional requirements include full compliance with federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations, non-discrimination under A.R.S. §38-511, and a prohibition against collusion or restraint of competition. The award is not guaranteed to the lowest-priced offer; instead, the County may select the proposal most advantageous regarding conformity to scope, value-added benefits, and other qualitative factors. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject all proposals if deemed in the public interest. The project is governed by contractual provisions on indemnification, force majeure, non-assignment, and termination with thirty days’ written notice, ensuring clear