Opportunity
Bismarck Civicplus #1371
City of Bismarck seeks Construction Management at Risk services for City County Building renovation and addition
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
1371
NAICS
236220
The City of Bismarck is seeking qualified construction management firms to provide Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for a major renovation and expansion of the City County Building. - Government Buyer: - City of Bismarck, Public Works Service Operations Director - Scope of Work: - Renovation of the existing City County Building - Construction of a new south addition featuring a public entrance, lobby, civic plaza, and accessible Commission Chamber - Two-phase project: - Phase 1: New Commission Chamber, first floor renovations, entrance, stair/elevator tower, civic plaza, exterior site improvements, and associated mechanical/electrical/plumbing work - Phase 2: Renovation of basement and second through fourth floors, including building-system upgrades - Services Requested: - Preconstruction services: constructability review, cost estimating, schedule development, phasing/logistics planning, value analysis, bid-package development, coordination with city departments - Construction phase services: project supervision, management, inspection, change order processing, pay requests, and project closeout - Unique Requirements: - Building will remain operational during much of the work, requiring careful planning for public access, city services, staff safety, and continuity of operations - Firms must demonstrate experience in occupied renovations, civic/institutional facilities, phased construction, and public procurement - Estimated Contract Value: - Total project cost not to exceed $32 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the selected CMAR will be responsible for public advertisement and competitive bid selection of subcontractors
Description
The City of Bismarck is soliciting proposals from qualified construction management firms to provide Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the renovation and expansion of the City County Building. The project includes a comprehensive renovation of the existing building and a south addition featuring a new public entrance, lobby, civic plaza, and accessible Commission Chamber. The work will be conducted in two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on the new Commission Chamber and first floor renovations, and Phase 2 covering the basement and upper floors. The project aims to modernize the facility, improve accessibility, and maintain operational continuity during construction.