General: The University of Missouri – Columbia- is seeking a General Contractor to perform traditional general contracting services, management and supervision on multiple projects based on a percentage mark-up more fully described in the step two documents. The selection of the General Contractor will be a two-step process comprised of a Request for Qualifications, a shortlist of three to five General Contractors followed by bidding. The Contract duration will initially be one year with the option of annual renewals not to exceed a total of five years. Development of plans and specifications and other documents required to define the Work will be by others. All projects shall be performed under a single, master construction agreement (contract) between the Owner and the Contractor. Work authorizations executed by both parties will serve as the formal agreement on a project by project basis. Use of this Master Construction Agreement is solely at the discretion of the Owner and there is no guarantee of a minimum volume of work.