The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (referred to herein as Owner or FMDC) is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from Design/Build Teams (DBT) interested in providing Design/Build (DB or Design Builder or Proposer) services for the above referenced project. For evaluation purposes, Teams is defined as the general contractor, contractor and design team. The selection process of a Design Build Team will take place in three steps, in accordance with sections 8.285, 8.291, 8.960 and 67.5060, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo). Step One will consist of issuance of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), followed by a review of submitted statements of qualifications (SOQ). At least two, but no more than five teams will be pre-qualified to be shortlisted to Steps Two and Three and issued the Request for Proposal (RFP). Step Two, FMDC will ask the pre-qualified firms only to submit a Proposal, and all other information defined in the RFP. Step Three will be the cost proposal providing a firm, fixed cost of construction, accompanied by a Bid Security and all other information defined in the RFP. Step Two and Three will be submitted concurrently at the time and place specified in the RFP. Step 3 cost proposals shall be opened only after the Step 2, design proposals, have been evaluated and assigned points. Details of each step and the selection process is further outlined below in this RFQ. Firms desiring to provide Design/Build services for the project shall submit statements of qualifications containing the documents and information indicated herein. Failure to include all required information may result in the qualifications being rejected and not scored The purpose of this project is to design and construct a new modern, versatile arena for the Missouri State Fairgrounds (MSF) with a minimum multi-purpose floor space of 150 feet x 270 feet and seating for up to 6,000 spectators. Questions, requests for clarification or requests for modification of the RFQ should be submitted in writing to Becky Mitchell at Becky.Mitchell@oa.mo.gov no later than the date specified in the Selection Schedule. At its option, FMDC may issue addenda to modify or clarify the RFQ in response to submitted questions or comments. No verbal interpretation made to any Proposer regarding the meaning of the RFQ shall be binding on FMDC. This project is expected to be completed in 18-24 months. The Design/Builder will be required to substantially complete the project no later than March 31, 2026 or earlier. Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 2024. The Total Project Budget for this project will be $37 Million. Total Project Budget includes the total cost to design and construct all elements of the project, as well as any expenses beyond the physical construction of building including but not limited to, any site work, Owners contingencies, permitting, and professional service fees including Design/Build fees and subcontractor fees. The arena shall be constructed using the most cost-effective materials and construction methods that will meet the Owners objectives; this may include a steel structure, precast tilt up panels or other option as approved by the Owner. Contractor to provide an approximately 140,000 square foot enclosed, climate controlled arena with a minimum usable floor size of 150 feet x 270 feet and retractable seating for at least 6,000 spectators. Seating shall be split between event level and upper/mezzanine level seats. Minimum floor size to be with any retractable seating fully extended. Arena shall include spaces for concessions, commercial kitchen, mezzanine level VIP suites/club area with capacity no less than 400 patrons, restrooms (public and staff only), locker rooms with showers, ticket booth with interior and exterior ticket windows, and staff offices at front and rear of arena. Club area to contain separate restrooms, bar area, and concession/small commercial kitchen. Existing open-air arena on site to be demolished. All affected areas not placed with concrete to be seeded and strawed, if not landscaped Deadline for RFQ Questions November 10, 2023 Distribute Final RFQ Addendum November 13, 2023 Statements of Qualifications Due December 15, 2023 Notify Shortlisted Firms | Issue RFP December 22, 2023 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting January 3, 2024 Proposals Due February 2, 2024 Interviews February 5-6, 2024 Open and Evaluate Step 2 Design Proposals February 7-8, 2024 Evaluation Results Step 2 posted on FMDC Website February 9, 2024 Public Bid Opening to read aloud Step 2 Cost Proposals February 9, 2024 Intent to Award issued to Successful Design/Builder February 15, 2024