Request for Qualifications/Proposals Construction Manager at Risk for Southwest Park Construction

The City of Blue Springs, Missouri, is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide pre-construction and construction phase services for the development of Southwest Park. This project involves a 50-plus acre greenfield site and includes the construction of an events center, destination playgrounds, a splash pad, and trail systems. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is providing the architectural and engineering design. The selected Construction Manager will be required to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) before construction begins and must maintain rigorous control over costs, quality, and schedules throughout the project duration. The contract is structured as a Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a GMP, utilizing AIA Document A133-2019 and A201-2017 standards. Key requirements include the provision of performance bonds, liability insurance, and builders risk insurance, as well as the appointment of a designated Safety Engineer and compliance with OSHA regulations and drug testing mandates. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary building permits and coordinating independent professional testing for concrete and structural steel. Proposals must be submitted in a single PDF volume not exceeding 25 pages and were due by August 28, 2025. Final project acceptance is contingent upon on-site inspections by the Architect and the issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion.