City of Kingman Downtown Infrastructure Design Project

The City of Kingman initially intended to use funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for construction. This would have required the project be completed as a design, bid, build delivery. The ARPA funds were reallocated which allowed an opportunity for alternative delivery options. The project team has selected the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) delivery method for the downtown project. This process selects a contractor based on qualifications and experience with similar projects. The City has delivered multiple successful projects utilizing the CMAR process. This delivery method provides the best opportunity for flexibility and project planning.

 The contractor will work in cooperation with the City, Stakeholders and the design firm to design, plan cost and construct the project. This process will have a design services phase and a construction services phase. During the design phase of the project, the contractor will provide value engineering recommendations to the design team. At each stage of plans, the contractor will provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction. Once final plans and specifications are complete, the GMP and contract are moved forward and the construction begins.

The City solicited a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a contractor. A single submittal was received. Based on state statutes, as well as the size and complexity of the project, the solicitation will be re-advertised in an effort to obtain multiple submittals. Once contractor selection is complete, the design and planning of the project will resume.