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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK

The University of Texas at Austin Project No: 102-1603

Project Name: Hal C. Weaver Power Plant Turbine Replacement

RFP No.: RFP-CM1603-270001

RFP and VetHUB Subcontracting Plan Submittal Due:

December 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST)

Issue Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Prepared By:

Tyler Steen

Procurement and Payment Services Construction Procurement

1616 Guadalupe St. UTA Building Suite 3.302 Austin, Texas 78701

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information & Requirements

1.1 General Information

1.2 Public Information

1.3 Type of Agreement

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

1.5 Submission of Proposals

1.6 RFP Point-Of-Contact and Respondent

Questions

1.7 Evaluation of Proposal

1.8 Owner’s Reservation of Rights

1.9 Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

1.10 No Reimbursement for Costs

1.11 Pre-Submittal Conference

1.12 Site Tour

1.13 Eligible Respondents

1.14 Historically Underutilized Business

Submittal Requirements

1.15 Sales and Use Tax

1.16 Certification of Franchise Tax Status

1.17 Prevailing Minimum Wage Rate

Determination

1.18 Delinquency in Paying Child Support

1.19 Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute

1.20 Certification Required by Texas

Governor Executive Order GA-48

Section 2 – Executive Summary

2.1 Historical Background

2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Project Description, Scope and Budget

2.4 Project Planning Schedule

Section 3 - Requirements for Proposal

3.1 Respondent’s Ability to Manage

Construction Safety Risks

3.2 Proposals of Construction Manager-at-

Risk Team

3.3 Respondent’s Past Performance on

Representative CMAR Projects

3.4 Respondent’s Ability to Establish

Budgets and Control Costs

3.5 Respondent’s Ability to Meet Schedules

3.6 Respondent’s Knowledge of Current

Construction Methodologies, Technologies, and Best Practices

3.7 Respondent’s Ability to Identify and

Resolve Problems

3.8 Respondent’s Proposed Warranty and

Service Support Program

Section 4 – Pricing

4.1 Establishment of the Construction Cost

Limitation

4.2 Establishment of the Pre-Construction

Phase Duration and Projected Construction Phase Duration

4.3 Proposer Staffing Plan for Pre-

Construction and Construction Phases

4.4 Proposer’s Not-to Exceed (NTE) Pre-

Construction Phase Fee

4.5 Proposer’s Construction Phase Fee

Percentage

4.6 Award of Contract and Commencement

of Services

4.7 Respectfully Submitted and Certified By

Section 5 – Execution of Offer

Section 6 – General Questionnaire

Section 7 – Format of Statement of Proposals

Section 8 – List of Appendices

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SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

The following is the anticipated solicitation schedule, including a brief description of milestone dates:

Solicitation Milestone Proposed Date RFP Issued October 29, 2026 Pre-Submittal Conference (virtual) November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (CST) Site Tour November 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM (CST) Deadline for Questions from Respondents November 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) Answers to Respondent Questions (estimated) November 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) Thanksgiving Holidays (Limited Staff) November 26-27, 2026 RFP Submittal Deadline December 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) Public Opening (virtual) December 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM (CST) Christmas & New Years Holidays (Limited Staff) December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Evaluation of Responses* January 5, 2027* Contract Issued* Jan 8, 2027*

*Schedule may shift depending on total number of proposals received.

NOTE: Owner reserves the right to revise this schedule. Any such revision will be formalized by the issuance of an addendum to the RFP.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK

RFP No.: RFP-CM1603-270001

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of Texas at Austin (“Owner”) is soliciting proposals

(“Proposals”) for selection of a Construction Manager at Risk firm for (“Project”), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Proposals.

1.1.1 This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is a one step process for selecting a Construction Manager at Risk firm for the Project as provided by Texas Education Code §51.782(e). The RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Proposals including fee proposals and general conditions prices. The Owner will rank the Proposals in the order that they provide the “best value” for the Owner based on the published selection criteria and on the ranking evaluations. The Owner may first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected Respondent. The Owner may discuss with the selected Respondent options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If Owner is unable to reach a contract with the selected Respondent, the Owner may formally end negotiations with that Respondent and proceed to the next “best value” Respondent in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is issued or all proposals are rejected.

1.1.2 The Owner may request interviews with the Respondent to confirm their proposal and answer additional questions.

1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION: All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this solicitation are considered non-confidential and/or non-proprietary and are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after the solicitation is completed.

1.2.1 The Owner strictly complies with all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas

Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFP information.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the Owner’s

Standard Construction Management at Risk Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this RFP.

1.4 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFP that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued by the Owner as an addendum. All such addenda issued by the Owner before the Proposals are due are part of the RFP, and respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Proposal.

1.4.1 Respondents shall consider only those clarifications and interpretations that the Owner issues by addenda five (5) days prior to the submittal deadline. Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the Owner and should not be relied on in preparing Proposals.

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1.5 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

1.5.1 PROPOSALS AND VetHUB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SUBMITAL DEADLINE:

NOTE: A public opening of responses will be conducted for this RFP via Zoom. See details below:

Public Opening Date & Time: December 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM (CST)

Submittal Opening Registration Link

Contact the RFP Point-of-Contact listed in Section 1.6 by local time if there are any questions or issues.

1.5.2 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION:

Proposals must be received by Owner on or before the Submittal Deadline and shall be delivered electronically. Respondents shall upload their Proposals through Bonfire via the link below:

https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

The electronic files should clearly indicate the firm name of the Respondent. Keep file names short, if possible (i.e., Respondent Name - Document Name). Upload files individually (do not upload folders).

Proposals shall be submitted as nine (9) separate packages: 1) Proposal, 2) Safety Criteria (Criteria 3.1), 3) Execution of Offer, 4) VetHUB Subcontracting Plan, 5) General Questionnaire, 6) Financials, 7) Addenda Acknowledgement, and 8) Pricing.

1.5.3 Proposals that are received after the Submittal Deadline will be considered non-responsive and the Respondent will be notified. The submission portal will be open ahead of the Submittal Deadline. Respondents are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

1.5.4 The Owner will not acknowledge or receive Proposals or VetHUB Subcontracting Plans that are delivered by telephone, facsimile (fax), or electronic mail (e-mail).

1.5.5 Responsive Proposals will not be returned to Respondents.

1.5.6 After the VetHUB Subcontracting Plans are received and confirmed by Owner, all responsive Proposals will be publicly opened, and the names of the Respondents will be read aloud during a virtual meeting

1.6 RFP POINT-OF-CONTACT AND RESPONDENT QUESTIONS: Owner designates the following person as its representative and Point-of-Contact for this RFP. Respondents shall restrict all contact and questions regarding this RFP to written communications delivered to the Point-of-Contact via Bonfire (i) in accordance with this section on or before November 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) https://utexas.zoom.us/j/83554648494 https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

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Question Deadline), or (ii) if questions relate to Veteran Heroes United in Business, in accordance with Section 1.14

Tyler Steen The University of Texas at Austin Procurement and Payment Services Email: tyler.steen@austin.utexas.edu

Respondent shall make no contact concerning this RFP with other university personnel.

Responses to the questions are anticipated by November 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) Owner intends to respond to all timely submitted questions. However, Owner reserves the right to decline to respond to any question.

1.7 EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL: The evaluation of the Proposals shall be based on the evaluation criteria as described in this RFP (Section 3). All responsive Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by Owner. Proposals shall not include any information regarding Respondent’s fees, pricing, or other compensation.

1.8 OWNER’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Owner may evaluate the Proposals based on the anticipated completion of all or any portion of the Project. The Owner reserves the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to reject any and all Proposals and re-solicit for new Qualifications or Proposals, or to reject any and all Proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this RFP for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFP.

1.9 ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY: By submitting its Proposal in response to this

RFP, respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “best value” firm will require subjective judgments by the Owner.

1.10 NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS: Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the respondent’s participation in this RFP shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent.

1.11 PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE: A virtual pre-submittal conference will be held at the time and location described below:

Pre-Submittal Conference: November 5, 2026 AT 10:00 AM (CST)

Click on the link below to register for the pre-submittal conference.

Pre-Submittal Conference Registration Link

Contact the RFP Point-of-Contact listed in Section 1.6 by local time, if there are any questions or issues.

REMINDER: All questions must be submitted in writing as indicated in Section 1.6.

mailto:tyler.steen@austin.utexas.edu https://utexas.zoom.us/j/83914127871

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1.12 SITE TOUR: A guided tour of the construction site is MANDATORY. Questions regarding the information should be submitted in writing to the Point-of-Contact by the question deadline (Section 1.6).

No more than three (3) representatives of each respondent firm must attend at least one Site Tour to be eligible for consideration.

Site Tour November 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Location: Hal C. Weaver Power Plant (PPL)

301 E 24th St, Austin, TX 78712

Parking Instructions: Public parking is available at the San Jacinto Parking Garage (SGC) on a first come first serve basis. Parking fees will not be reimbursed/validated as part of this solicitation.

San Jacinto Parking Garage (SGC) 2401 San Jacinto Blvd Austin, Texas 78705

Meeting location: North Parking Lot of PPL (Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will NOT be provided and must be worn at all times while inside the Plant) Personnel will be required to wear closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, and high visibility vest. Disposable hearing protection can be provided.

1.13 ELIGIBLE RESPONDENTS: Only individual firms or lawfully formed business organizations may apply. Owner will contract only with the individual firm or formal organization that submits a Proposal.

1.14 VETERAN HEROES UNITED IN BUSINESS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: It is the policy of The

University of Texas at Austin to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUBs) in all contracts. The policy applies to all contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If Owner determines that subcontracting opportunities are probable, then a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (SP) is a required element of the Qualifications. Failure to submit a required SP will result in rejection of the Qualifications

1.14.1 STATEMENT OF PROBABILITY

Owner has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with this procurement solicitation. Therefore, an SP is required as a part of the Respondent's Qualifications. Respondent shall develop and administer an SP as a part of the Respondent's Qualifications in accordance with the Policy on Utilization of VetHUBs (Appendix Two).

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A list of service-disabled veterans trade organizations and development centers can be obtained at:

http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/resources.php

1.14.2 Respondent must submit the SP in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of this solicitation. Refer to Appendix Two for instructions on how to fill out the SP. Respondents that fail to complete and sign the SP will be considered non-responsive to this RFP as required by §2161.252, Government Code.

1.14.3 Questions regarding the SP may be directed to:

Contact: Gary Hampton Jr.

Program Administrator, Vendor Management Office

Email: utvethub-HSP@austin.utexas.edu

1.14.4 VetHUB Subcontracting Goal: The goal for this solicitation is 1%. Respondent will be expected to make a good faith effort to meet this goal.

1.14.5 Contractors may proceed with any changes in scope or subcontractors only when the change request has been approved.

1.14.6 At the same time Respondent submits its response no later than the Submittal Deadline

(ref. Project Detail Page). University will review Respondent’s SP prior to opening the response to confirm Respondent submitted SP. Respondent’s failure to submit the SP will result in University’s reject of the response as non-responsive due to material failure to comply with advertised specifications.

1.14.7 University may offer Respondent an opportunity to seek informal review of its draft SP by

University’s Vendor Management Office before the Submittal Deadline. The informal review can be submitted via email at utvethub-hsp@austin.utexas.edu. A cursory review is designed to help address questions Respondent may have about how to complete its SP properly. Concurrence or comment on Respondent’s draft ESP by University will not constitute formal approval of the SP and will not eliminate the need for Respondent to submit its final SP to University as instructed by Section 1.14

1.15 SALES AND USE TAXES: Texas Tax Code Section 151.311 provides that certain tangible personal property incorporated into realty or consumed at the jobsite in the performance of a contract for an improvement to realty for certain exempt entities, including The University of Texas at Austin, are exempt from state sales tax. Section 150.311 also provides that certain otherwise taxable services performed at the jobsite are exempt from taxes on The University of Texas at Austin projects. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to incorporate allowable tax savings into its Proposals.

1.16 CERTIFICATION OF FRANCHISE TAX STATUS: Corporate or limited liability company Respondents are advised that if successful, it will be required to submit certification that it is not delinquent in the payment of any franchise tax status due under Chapter 171 of the Texas Tax Code, or that it http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/resources.php http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2161.htm#2161.252 mailto:utvethub-hsp@austin.utexas.edu

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1.17 PREVAILING MINIMUM WAGE RATE DETERMINATION: Respondents are advised that the Texas

Prevailing Wage Law applies to this Project and will be administered in accordance with The University of Texas General Conditions for Building Construction Contracts and the policies and procedures set forth in The University of Texas System document, titled "Prevailing Wage Rate Determination".

1.18 DELINQUENCY IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT: Pursuant to Texas Family Code Section 231.006, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the award of or payment for the Project and acknowledges that any Agreement may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

1.19 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES STATUTE: In its Proposals, Respondents must agree to comply with Section 2252.908, Texas Government Code (Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute) and 1 Texas Administration Code Sections 46.1 through 46.3 (Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations) as implemented by the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC), including, among other things, providing the TEC and Owner with the information required by the Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute and the Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations on the form promulgated by the TEC and set forth in Appendix Three. The form will be required to be submitted to Owner prior to the countersigning of the Agreement and not submitted with this RFP.

1.20 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-48: Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 of the Governor of Texas effective November 19, 2024, Contractor certifies that it and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

a. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or

b. Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

c. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4; or

d. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S.

Department of Commerce's foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

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SECTION 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:

The Hal C. Weaver Power Plant at The University of Texas at Austin, now part of the Carl J. Eckhardt Complex, began as a steam plant in 1927, switched from coal to natural gas in the 1940s, and has evolved into a highly efficient combined heat & power system providing 100% of main campus energy, saving water and fuel while winning international efficiency awards. The plant is a self-sufficient utility, generating electricity, steam, and chilled water for the entire campus.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The PPL Turbine Replacement Project will provide resiliency to The University of Texas at Austin’s campus microgrid and provide additional electrical generation to support new campus demand.

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking Proposals from qualified Construction Management firms with demonstrated expertise in providing Construction Management Services for the abatement, deconstruction, demolition, and decommissioning of components of an operational power plant and the installation of new components that increase generation capacity and resiliency while maintaining ongoing operation of critical systems.

Qualified submissions will demonstrate the following:

• Relevant technical and construction expertise with abatement, decommissioning, deconstruction demolition, and installation / commissioning in similar vintage power plants and of comparable turbines.

• Experience with higher-education, institutional, municipal and/or Power Generation District owners.

• Experience providing “Design-Assist Services”, as generally described in Section 2.3 and in close coordination with the Owner, Architect/Engineer of Record.

• Experience with comparable/complex, multi-packaged, multi-phased projects and the ability to deliver them within schedule and budget constraints.

2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE AND BUDGET:

The existing Turbine #4 and #5 and associated auxiliary equipment and systems in the Hal C. Weaver Power Plant (PPL) will be abated, decommissioned, deconstructed and removed. Both have exceeded their life expectancy and can no longer provide reliable generation capacity.

In place of Turbine 5, a new 25MW turbine and all associated auxiliaries, structural foundations and supports, piping, electrical, and controls will be installed to increase generating capacity and resiliency.

In place of Turbine 4, new electrical equipment will be installed including a new bus, unit substation-style transformers. Also included will be roof-mounted reactors and associated structural support, RFP No. RFP-CMR1603-270001 Page 11 of 34 upgraded ties and relay control system to comply with Campuses transition to IEC 61850 from Mirrored Bits.

The selected Construction Manager will be expected to perform, at a minimum, the following services:

i. Thorough site investigation and documentation

ii. Proactive planning and risk mitigation management

iii. Development of fully vetted phasing, logistics, and rigging plans

iv. Assist in the development of performance requirements, design, and technical specifications

v. Conduct and document robust plan review and constructability services

vi. Oversee abatement and demolition

vii. Assist in development of early / long lead procurement documents (technical specifications and drawings)

viii. Development and maintenance of a detailed project schedule

ix. Assist in the development of Additive and Deductive Alternates to ensure the Project remains in budget and on schedule.

x. Construction Management services through all phases of work within an active operating power plant.

xi. Bid evaluation, ranking and recommendation of subcontract award

xii. Construction and installation technical support

xiii. Construction management services through the integration with existing systems

xiv. Participate in commissioning assistance, startup, and performance testing services

xv. As-built documentation and training

xvi. Warranty Service and Support

The awarded firm will assist the Owner and AE in developing and issuing multiple proposal packages, as necessary, to maintain the project schedule and budget. Such packages may include, but are not limited to,

• GMP 1 Early Procurement of Long Lead Equipment;

• GMP 2 Abatement of hazardous materials; demolition of existing facilities;

• GMP 3 Foundations, Early Works, and make-ready systems;

• GMP 4 Final installation and commissioning of equipment.

Refer to the UT Systems CIP Process criteria for additional details.

Refer to Appendix Eight Project Design and Delivery Criteria (PDD) prepared by Burns Engineering for additional scope detail.

The following services are anticipated for the project:

i. Design-Assist Services Shall mean those services performed by Design-Assist

Subcontractors, subject to Owner’s approval, and as described herein and defined in the Agreement between Owner and CMAR.

In accordance with Section 5.1.1.1.1 of the Agreement, Construction Manager, working collaboratively with Owner, Architect/Engineer, shall recommend candidate scopes of work that represent opportunities to engage subcontractors to provide Design-Assist Services. To be

RFP No. RFP-CMR1603-270001 Page 12 of 34 considered, it must be demonstrated that the proposed Design-Assist Services will result in material benefit to the project through improved quality and coordination of drawings, reduction in construction-phase RFI’s and changes, cost and schedule exposure. Procurement of Design- Assist Services will be subject to reasonable provisions allowing Owner the flexibility to terminate or pause engagement of Design-Assist Subcontractor agreement(s), at any time and for any reason or for no reason, in accordance with Article 19.

ii. Anticipated Design-Assist Services:

a. Rigging

b. Controls (P&ID, SoO, Instrumentation Layout and Modeling, Integration)

c. Structural Steel

d. Structural Concrete

e. Mechanical & Power Generation Equipment

f. Piping Systems (systems, controls, analysis and study)

g. Electrical Systems & Studies (equipment, systems, controls, analysis and study)

CMAR shall make a reasonable effort to obtain no less than three (3) proposals from qualified Design-Assist Subcontractors for each Design-Assist bid package (including unit rates to serve as the basis for future changes). If CMAR desires to self-perform Design-Assist Services, those services must be procured in accordance with Section 5.6 and 5.7 of the Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager.

Furthermore, any work product provided shall be the Owners, free of any express or implied license or restriction. Owner shall also retain the right to require Design-Assist Subcontractor construction phase bid packages to be re-solicited if there is any indication scope, schedule or budget parameters are at risk of not being materially achieved.

For the purposes of this solicitation, Design Assist Services are anticipated to include but are not limited to the (1) thorough evaluation and documentation of existing conditions and systems; (2) thorough understanding of Owner’s Standards and material participation in the development of Owners Project Requirements, Project Program, SD and DD packages; (3) production of shop drawings, product data submittals, cost estimates, schedules, digital and/or physical models, testing and debugging of virtual and physical models, and other services required to issue design content for incorporation into each design package such that each deliverable is consistent with the level of detail and accuracy of each design package and effective in meeting cost and schedule requirements of the Project; (4) the close and regular coordination with the Project Team; (5) coordination, revision and refinement of deliverables in response to Technical Review Comments and in accordance with the Constructability Program.

Deliverables for the project are governed by UT System’s Guide to Capital Project Delivery and by The University of Texas at Austin Design and Construction Standards.

The Preliminary Project Cost (PPC) estimate for this project is over $40,000,000.

2.3 PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULE: The following anticipated dates are for planning purposes only. The contractual dates required by Owner of the “best value” Respondent will be identified in the Agreement.

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• Funding Authorizations o President Authorized to begin Project Definition Phase (5% TPC) DEC 2025 o UT System Board of Regents Adds Project to CIP (10% TPC) FEB 2026 o President Approves Design Development Package (100% TPC) JUNE 2027

• Project Milestones

Major Milestone Planning Date Finish Phase 1 Deliverables Nov 6, 2026 CMAR Contract Executed Jan 15, 2027 STG Procurement Start Feb 19, 2027 Electrical Equipment Procurement Start Feb 19, 2027 Package 1 Release - Long Lead Equipment Mar 15, 2027 Package 2 Release – Demolition Drawings Apr 30,2027 STG #4 Demolition Start May 1, 2027 STG #5 Demolition Start Oct 1, 2027 Board Funding / Project Authorization May 20, 2027 Package 3 Release – Foundations, Early Works and Make Ready Jul 31, 2027

Formal DD Package Complete / Submitted Oct 1, 2027 Package 4 Release – Final Design Package Dec 17, 2027

Foundation Start Jan , 2028 STG Arrival On Site Aug , 2028 Major Electrical Equipment Delivery Complete Oct , 2028 STG / Generator Erection Complete Dec , 2028 Construction Finish Oct , 2029 Project Completion – Startup, Commissioning & Testing Complete Jan , 2030

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SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSAL

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete response to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 7. Incomplete responses will be considered non-responsive.

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY RISKS (10%)

Owner’s vision is to eliminate workplace injuries on all of its construction projects. Safety is a core value within the organization.

NOTE: This section shall be addressed by the corporate safety director and within their response the firm shall provide the signature of the corporate safety director attesting to that fact. The response to Criterion One will be reviewed by the Owner’s safety professional.

3.1.1 Briefly describe Respondent’s approach to anticipating, recognizing, and controlling safety risks and note the safety resources provided for each project’s Safety Program.

3.1.2 Describe the process used by Respondent to evaluate Project Safety Performance, including performance evaluations for Superintendents and Project Managers. Detail the criteria used in evaluations and requirements for continuing safety education.

3.1.3 Describe the Safety Performance and Insurance/Claims History information and weighting that Respondent evaluates in the submission and award process when selecting “best value” subcontracts.

3.1.4 List and describe all events or incidents that have reached any of the following levels of severity for all projects Respondent has managed (or co-managed) in the past five (5) years:

• Any occupational illness or injury that resulted in death or total and permanent disability

• Any occupational illnesses or injuries that resulted in hospital admittances

• Explosion, fire or water damage that claimed 1% of the project’s construction value

• Failure, collapse, or overturning of a scaffold, excavation, crane or motorized mobile equipment when workers were present at the project site

3.1.5 Does Respondent or any other company within the same holding group of companies self-perform any work beyond General Conditions?

3.1.6 Identify Respondent’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the five (5) most recent annual insurance-year ratings and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code used to determine the organization’s EMR.

3.1.7 Identify Respondent’s annual OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) for all work performed during the past five (5) years.

3.1.8 Identify Respondent’s annual OSHA Days Away from Work Incident Rates (DAFW) for all work performed during the past five (5) years.

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3.1.9 List any OSHA citations issued to Respondent during the past five (5) years and final outcome of each.

3.2 CRITERIA TWO: PROPOSALS OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK TEAM (20%)

3.2.1 Provide a statement of interest for the Project including a narrative describing Respondent’s work plan for this particular Project. your Construction Management and Execution Plan for providing Construction Phase Services required for this Project.

3.2.2 Describe Respondent’s management philosophy for the Construction Manager-at- Risk construction delivery method.

3.2.3 Provide resumes for the key Construction Manager-at-Risk team, including consultants (if any), that will be directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar relevant projects, the number of years with the Respondent’s firm, and their city of residence. The key personnel for this RFP are:

• Project Executive

• Project Manager

• Project Pre-construction Manager

• Project Superintendent

• Quality Control Manager

• Project Safety Coordinator (PSC)

• BIM Manager/Virtual Design and Construction

• Project Scheduler

• Project Estimator

3.2.4 Describe in an organizational chart graphic and written form the proposed Project team member assignments and lines of authority and communication for each team member to be directly involved in the Project. Indicate the estimated percent of time these team members will be involved with the Project for pre-construction and construction services.

3.2.5 Identify the proposed team members (including consultants) who worked on the Projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP in a matrix listing their responsibility on those projects.

3.3 CRITERIA THREE: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON REPRESENTATIVE CMAR PROJECTS (20%)

3.3.1 Identify and describe the proposed Team’s experience for providing Construction Manager-at-Risk services on other projects that are MOST RELATED TO THIS PROJECT within the past five (5) years. Include experience with higher education or similar public institutions and projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide no more than five (5) projects with the following information for each project listed:

• Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description

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• Color image(s) (photographic or machine reproductions)

• Initial and Final construction cost

• Final project size in gross square feet

• Type of construction (i.e., new, renovation or expansion)

• Planned and actual Notice to Proceed, planned and actual Substantial Completion, and planned and actual Final Completion dates for Construction Services

• Name of Respondent’s Project Manager (individual responsible to the owner for the overall success of the project)

• Name of Respondent’s Project Superintendent (individual responsible for coordinating the day-to-day work)

• Indicate the project owner’s VetHUB goal (percentage) for construction services and the actual (percentage) VetHUB or utilization attained. Include a copy of the final VetHUB Progress Assessment Report (PAR) following the General Questionnaire (Section 6) response.

References (for each project listed above, identify the following):

• Owner’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during construction, including telephone number

• Architect/Engineer’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during construction, including telephone number

• Length of business relationship with the owner

3.3.2 Identify a maximum of three (3) completed projects, of any type, for which your firm has received an award for construction excellence from a recognized organization and provide descriptive information for each.

3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH BUDGETS AND CONTROL COSTS (10%)

3.4.1 Describe Respondent’s fiduciary responsibility as a Construction Manager-at-Risk using Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts for publicly funded projects, including negotiating best pricing with subcontractors.

3.4.2 Describe Respondent’s in-house cost estimating methods and the extent to which outside market input is relied upon to develop cost estimates. Describe how the estimates were developed, how often they were updated, and the degree of accuracy achieved for any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP.

3.4.3 Describe the cost-control methods used by Respondent during construction. How does

Respondent procure subcontracts, confirm scope, and amount prior to recommending subcontractor, and ensure proper payment after they perform the work? Provide examples of how these techniques were used and the degree of accuracy achieved for any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP.

3.4.4 Provide a sample of a cost estimate used to establish a contract amount for one (1) project listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP.

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3.4.5 Describe Respondent team’s experience working with a Project Team and their consultants using Life Cycle Cost Analysis to optimize major building system or major capital equipment selections in order to value from a Total-Cost-of-Ownership perspective. Elaborate on use of constructability reviews and maintenance forecasting to drive complete understanding.

3.4.6 Owner will require a signed GMP based upon Construction Documents per Phase as outlined.

Describe Respondent’s process for ensuring that the Construction Documents provide the necessary information to arrive at a complete GMP, including all Owner requirements with reasonable contingencies. What is Respondent’s process for subsequently ensuring that the final Construction Documents align with the project scope in the previously accepted GMP proposal documents?

3.5 CRITERIA FIVE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES (10%)

3.5.1 Describe Respondent’s approach to developing, maintaining, and updating work schedules during design and construction to coordinate with the Owner’s project schedule, including assuring timely completion of the project, procurement of long-lead items, and methods for schedule recovery, if necessary. Provide specific examples of how these techniques were used for any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP, including specific scheduling challenges/requirements and actual solutions.

3.5.2 Describe Respondent’s experience with CPM scheduling. Provide a sample of the monthly schedule reports for any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP, including identified milestones and schedule recovery plans. Describe Respondent’s experience, if any, with LEAN construction methods, including “last-planner”, “pull-planning”, etc. while maintaining compliance with Owner’s requirements for CPM scheduling.

3.5.3 Describe Respondent’s past experience in compressing the overall project schedule and how would Respondent incorporate past lessons learned to improve upon the Owner’s current project schedule.

3.5.4 Provide a brief evaluation of the proposed milestone schedule and share your initial findings as it relates to reasonableness of the schedule. Include opportunities to fast-track activities and/or identify activity durations you feel are insufficient and what durations you recommend.

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES,

TECHNOLOGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES (5%)

3.6.1 Describe Respondent’s quality control program. What methods are used to ensure quality control during the Construction Phase of a project? Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used for any three (3) projects listed in response to Section

3.3.1 of this RFP. In addition, supply resume for Respondent’s proposed Quality Control Manager.

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3.6.2 Describe Respondent’s procedures for implementing industry’s “best practices” as defined by the Construction Industry Institute and similar organizations for:

• Establishing and tracking project objectives

• Using project scope definition resources (i.e., Project Definitions Rating Index) to obtain complete and accurate design and construction documents from the Architect/Engineer

• Submittal review and process prior to submitting to Owner

• Partnering

• Cost tracking

• Change (order) management

• Total quality management for each phase, including close-out and commissioning

3.6.3 Describe Respondent’s practice of BIM implementation and illustrate Respondent’s use of BIM on any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP.

3.6.4 Describe Respondent’s methodology for advertising, evaluating, and selecting trade contractors for “major” institutions of higher education as a Construction Manager-at- Risk.

3.6.5 Describe Respondent’s relationship with the local subcontracting community relevant to the Project, especially when qualified labor is in demand with limited local, regional, and statewide availability. Provide examples from any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP, including the following information:

• Average number of subcontractor responses to each bid package issued

• Average delta of recommended subcontract amount to Respondent’s

GMP/budget for that scope

• Average number of VetHUB subcontractors responding to Respondent’s bid requests

3.6.6 Describe Respondent’s methodology for constructability during the Pre-Construction Phase.

Provide a sample of a successful constructability program used to maintain project budgets without sacrificing quality. Place this sample after the PAR following the General Questionnaire; it shall not count toward the page limit listed in Section 5.

3.6.7 Provide any other details regarding special services, products, advantages or other benefits offered by Respondent to Owner.

3.6.8 Provide a maximum of three (3) examples from completed past projects in which Preconstruction Services creatively and effectively incorporated integration of Design-Assist Services in design packages, early procurement, and other innovative approaches on similar projects.

3.6.9 Describe Respondent’s past experience dealing with equipment replacements in operational power plants for one (1) project listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP. Include past

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3.6.10 Briefly describe your interpretation of the Agreement with respect to Preconstruction Services, Design-Assist Services, and Construction Management within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS (5%)

3.7.1 Describe Respondent’s understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with providing pre-construction and construction services for the Owner on the Project and Respondent’s strategy for addressing these challenges. Please address any challenges you foresee executing this scope in an occupied building.

3.7.2 Provide an analysis of the project planning schedule as outlined in Section 2.4 of this RFP.

Describe Respondent’s plan for communicating constructability, phasing, value engineering and other budget options in a form that will quickly facilitate the Owner’s decision-making.

3.7.3 Describe any conflicts with the owner, consultants, architect/engineer, or subcontractors on one (1) of the projects listed in response to Section 3.3.1 of this RFP and the methods used by Respondent to resolve these conflicts.

3.7.4 Provide examples of pre-construction and construction services previously performed that creatively incorporated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions on budget, schedule, or other conflicts in similar structures where the project was an addition to an existing operating facility.

3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S PROPOSED WARRANTY AND SERVICE SUPPORT PROGRAM

(10%)

3.8.1 Describe Respondent’s warranty support philosophy and warranty service implementation plan for this Project.

3.8.2 Describe proposed method for measuring the quality of services provided to the Owner on this Project.

3.8.3 Provide a minimum of two (2) reference letters from owners OTHER THAN THE UNIVERSITY

OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN OR ANY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM INSTITUTION describing Respondent’s response to and performance on warranty services after substantial completion.

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SECTION 4 – PRICING (MAXIMUM POINTS: 10)

Proposal of:

(Proposer’s Company Name)

To: The University of Texas at Austin

Procurement and Payment Services 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA Suite 3.302 Austin, Texas 78701

Project Name: Hal C. Weaver Power Plant Turbine Replacement RFP No: CM1603-270001

NOTE: Proposer is cautioned to review and complete this section carefully as it differs from previous UT - Austin Construction Manager-at-Risk RFP pricing proposals.

Having carefully examined all of the requirements of the RFP, the proposed form of Agreement, and any attachments to them including the Owner’s Special Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, the undersigned proposes to furnish Construction Manager-At-Risk services as required for the Project on the following terms:

4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST LIMITATION: Owner has established a Construction

Cost Limitation (CCL) for the Project in the amount of dollars. This amount, as defined in the Agreement, shall include the General Conditions Costs, the Cost of the Work, the Construction Manager-at-Risk’s Construction Phase Fee, the Construction Manager-at-Risk’s Construction Contingency, the Owner’s Construction Contingency, and the Owner’s Special Cash Allowance(s), if any. The CCL does not include the Pre-Construction Phase Fee.

4.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE DURATION AND PROJECTED CONSTRUCTION

PHASE DURATION:

4.2.1 For purposes of this RFP, Owner has determined that the Pre-Construction Phase Duration will be approximately ten (10) months. This phase will commence with issuance of a Notice to Proceed with Pre-Construction Phase Services and will continue through approval of one or more Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendments, buyout of all trade packages and completion of all construction documents. The Pre-Construction Phase is expected to overlap with the Construction Phase from the Notice to Proceed with Construction Phase Services until the completion of 100% Issued for Construction Documents (IFC). Proposed staff and fees associated with Pre-construction Phase Services during times of overlap with Construction Phase services shall be subject to Owner’s evaluation and approval.

4.2.2 For purposes of this RFP, Owner has established the Construction Phase Duration to be thirty (30) months. The Construction Phase will commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed with Construction, following approval of each Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendments, until completion of all Work, including close-out documentation, resulting in issuance of the Final Payment.

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NOTE: This projected construction duration is to be used by Proposer in determining their staffing of the Project during construction, as indicated below, and for determination of their Construction Phase Fee.

The actual/contractual construction duration will be determined during development of the Project design and confirmed in the approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price. The projected duration is provided so that all Proposers are addressing the same duration in their proposals.

4.3 PROPOSER’S STAFFING PLAN FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES

4.3.1 Proposer shall fill out the following form for each of the positions noted without alteration.

4.3.2 The proposed staffing for the Pre-Construction Phase shall be used in determining initial award of the Agreement for Pre-Construction Phase Services to the successful Proposer.

4.3.3 The actual number of positions required for the Construction Phase, the number of staff participants in any of the required positions, the appropriate utilization of such staff resources and the degree to which any positions may be utilized from an off-site location, but still be included under General Conditions, will all be determined in collaboration with the Owner during development of the project design and formalized in the approved Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal.

4.3.4 The following examples should apply in filling out this form for “utilization”:

100% would indicate full-time involvement throughout the noted duration 50% would indicate half-time throughout the noted duration OR full-time for half of the duration 25% would indicate one-quarter of the staff’s time throughout the duration OR one-half of the staff’s time for one-half of the duration OR full-time for one-quarter of the duration.

Other percentages may be used as appropriate based on that general approach Proposer’s reasoning for staff utilization across durations may be subject to clarification.

4.3.5 STAFFING PLAN CHART

Note: The following chart is to be filled out completely and without alteration to positions requested. Owner recognizes that Proposer may have multiple project managers, superintendents, or other duplicative positions on a project. For purposes of the RFP, provide the name and position title for each position listed. Do not identify ANY staff for positions that Proposer did not provide resumes for in this RFP response.

The staffing plan chart will be used for informational purposes but is not directly tied to the fee proposals requested in this Section. For the RFP, use the position descriptions listed here.

Project Executive will be in charge specifically of the…