RFQ 27-05 – Request for Qualifications – Construction Manager

This solicitation seeks qualified construction‑management firms to serve as the Construction Manager for the new Integrated Clinical Care (ICC) and Simulation Lab (SIM) Facility at Arkansas State University’s New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine campus. The project involves a 37,000‑square‑foot renovation and expansion of the existing Leadership and Education Studies Building, delivering state‑of‑the‑art simulation spaces, debrief rooms, and related support areas. Qualified firms must demonstrate the ability to oversee fast‑track, lean construction that meets the university’s design, schedule, and budget objectives. • Project scope: full construction‑management services for a 37,000 sq ft renovation, including simulated medical education labs, exam rooms, and support spaces. • Timeline: construction slated to begin April 2027 and be completed by July 2028 (≈15 months). • Submission requirements: eight (8) printed copies plus an electronic PDF (<20 MB) to be delivered by 4 PM CST, September 29 2026. • Evaluation: based on qualifications, experience with similar institutional/medical simulation projects, and ability to deliver within the accelerated schedule. • Primary contact: Mark Overturf, Director of Planning, Design and Construction, Arkansas State University.