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Construction Manager At Risk (cmar) Services For Cline Library Renovations

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ·Higher Ed
Jan 16, 2026
Posted Date
Mar 17, 2026
Submission Deadline
Primary Contact
Kevin McElwee
Scope Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
Submission Address
Facility Services, Building 77, Main Reception Desk, 501 E. Pine Knoll Drive

Summary

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is seeking qualifications from Construction Managers at Risk (CMAR) to perform pre-construction and construction-phase services for the renovation of Cline Library. The project includes addressing life-safety and code compliance issues, and a tenant improvement renovation to relocate occupants from the Babbitt Academic Annex. The approximate construction budget is $33.4 million.

Evaluation Criteria

Introduction, Prime Firm Project Experience, Additional Project Experience, Prime Team Member Experience, Understanding of the Project/Additional Firm Experience, Project Management Controls and Team Approach, Work Location, Overall Evaluation of the Firm, Submittal Certification, Resumes
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How do I respond to this RFQ from Northern Arizona University?

To respond, review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 17, 2026. Proposals should be submitted to: Facility Services, Building 77, Main Reception Desk, 501 E. Pine Knoll Drive. For questions, contact Kevin McElwee.

What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?

This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. Key factors are outlined in the Evaluation Criteria section above. Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

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