RFQ (CMAR) Middle Basin Wastewater Digester and Solids Improvement Project (IMB1-C040)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANGER AT RISK (CMAR) – MIDDLE BASIN WASTEWATER DIGESTER AND SOLIDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (IMB1-C040) RFQ NUMBER: 2026-043
ISSUE DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2026
OPEN DATE & TIME: DECEMBER 18, 2026 2:00 PM




Purchasing Administrator: Nicole Averell, CPPO, CPPB
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2.2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
JCW is seeking SOQs from qualified CMAR firms (or CMAR teams) to supplement JCW’s Design Engineer with assistance during design phase engineering services and develop the cost model that becomes the basis for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The Construction Manager will follow a two-phase format. In Phase 1, the Construction Manager will be responsible for working with JCW and the Design Engineer to provide pre-constructionservices and reach an agreeable GMP anticipated to be finalized around 90% design. Multiple GMPs may be allowed assuming they are mutually agreeable, that schedule allows, and that benefit the project. Depending on the cost and the progress of the project, if the GMP is favorable then JCW will seek BOCC approval to amend the agreement and continue into the Phase 2 construction phase with the Construction Manager. If a satisfactory GMP cannot be reached, JCW may elect to off-ramp the project and continue design services to 100% design and issue a separate hard-bid for the project.
The estimated total project cost, including engineering, easements, land acquisitions, and construction is $150 million, which includes escalation to midpoint of construction in 2031
3. QUESTIONS
To ensure open and fair competition for all potential respondents, ALL questions and contact concerning this RFQ shall be directed to the Johnson County Purchasing Administrator.
We encourage you to submit questions up until the cutoff date and time by selecting ‘Ask Question’ on the solicitation event at: https://jocogov.ionwave.net
Respondent should make NO CONTACT, either written or verbal, with the Board of County Commissioners, Johnson County legal counsel, department personnel, consultants, or other county boards beginning with the issuance of this document through approval of award.
4. NON-MANDATORY PRE-SELECTION CONFERENCE
A non-mandatory Pre-Selection Conference will be held on December 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CT via Zoom Video Conferencing. This Conference is optional and not mandatory for responding to this RFQ. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the solicitation process and go over general information for the Project. Access is available here:

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81328316557?pwd=8rKbqALZMcB4JgcgitX1gNz031LpTz.1
Meeting ID: 813 2831 6557
Passcode: 658629
9.4 SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
The SOQ submission must be submitted electronically at https://jocogov.ionwave.net by a respondent and must: (1) be signed electronically by a duly authorized representative of the respondent’s organization; and (2) contain all information required by the RFQ. If there is difficulty submitting an SOQ electronically, contact the purchasing administrator for assistance. Arrangements may be made to receive sealed paper SOQ’s by solicitation close by the Department of Financial Management and Administration, Purchasing Division, Johnson County Administration Building, 111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2400, Olathe, Kansas 66061-3486. You must register as a supplier at https://jocogov.ionwave.net at least two (2) business days prior to the RFQ opening to ensure a successful registration. No other method of submitting SOQ’s will be accepted.
A response may be modified or withdrawn prior to the official opening date and time specified. No respondent may submit more than one response.
9.5 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATONS OPENING
Virtual RFQ openings are held via Zoom Meeting publicly on the opening date and at the opening time specified on the RFQ document at the link provided below. Respondents may notify the purchasing administrator no less than two (2) business days before the bid opening if they wish to attend the opening in person for accommodation.
Zoom Meeting:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89041147629?pwd=NTihoo5MJmrST5G4tpTUjQ9b5NIdDU.1
Meeting ID: 890 4114 7629
Passcode: 198824
It is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the SOQ is submitted electronically by the official opening date and time at https://jocogov.ionwave.net. Late submissions will not be considered regardless of the degree of lateness or the reason related thereto, including causes beyond the control of the respondent.
Unofficial results of the SOQ’s that have been submitted will be available electronically at https://jocogov.ionwave.net within 24 hours of the RFQ opening.