City of Missoula - Construction Manager / General Contractor Services for Fire Station 6 - 2026
City of MissoulaCity · Missoula, MT- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Alicia Vanderheiden
- (406) 552-6397
The 30-second brief
The City of Missoula requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified general contractors to provide Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) services for Fire Station 6. This is the first stage of a two-stage alternative project delivery process; qualified firms will receive a subsequent RFP. The project involves constructing a new single-story fire station of approximately 12,000 square feet on a two-acre site at Curtis Street and South Third Avenue, including 4,500 square feet of office/residential quarters and 7,500 square feet of operations space with four apparatus bays. The estimated construction budget falls between $12 million and $14 million, with construction anticipated to begin in September 2027. Submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 19, 2026, via email to both city contacts. Questions are due by October 12, 2026. Required submissions include firm info, CMGC experience, similar project references, proposed staff, and financial capacity including insurance and bonding evidence.
CMGC experience and capabilities, experience on similar projects, staffing expertise and capacity, financial health and capacity including insurance and bond evidence, responsiveness to conflicts of interest statement
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Summary
The City of Missoula requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified general contractors to provide Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC) services for Fire Station 6.
This is the first stage of a two-stage alternative project delivery process; qualified firms will receive a subsequent RFP. The project involves constructing a new single-story fire station of approximately 12,000 square feet on a two-acre site at Curtis Street and South Third Avenue, including 4,500 square feet of office/residential quarters and 7,500 square feet of operations space with four apparatus bays. The estimated construction budget falls between $12 million and $14 million, with construction anticipated to begin in September 2027. Submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time on October 19, 2026, via email to both city contacts. Questions are due by October 12, 2026. Required submissions include firm info, CMGC experience, similar project references, proposed staff, and financial capacity including insurance and bonding evidence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- CMGC experience and capabilities
- Experience on similar projects
- Staffing expertise and capacity
- Financial health and capacity including insurance and bond evidence
- Responsiveness to conflicts of interest statement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover letter
- Montana contractor registration
- CMGC experience
- Similar project descriptions
- Organization chart and staff resumes
- Certificate of insurance
- Notarized statement of bonding capacity
- Conflict of interest statement
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Missoula, MT
- Projected sq ft
- 12,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Missoula?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Alicia Vanderheiden.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Missoula in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Alicia Vanderheiden at (406) 552-6397. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "CMGC experience and capabilities, experience on similar projects, staffing expertise and capacity, financial health and capacity including insurance and bond evidence, responsiveness to conflicts of i..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Missoula?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Missoula are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Missoula regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Montana contractor registration, CMGC experience, similar project descriptions, organization chart and staff resumes, certificate of insurance, notarized statement of bonding capacity, c. Review the full document from City of Missoula for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Missoula, MT. The total projected area is 12000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.