ESBD_438128_1753196571756_10-3368 AE RFQ Information Sheet.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ-10-3368
- Issued by
- Galveston County, Texas
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction on behalf of Texas A&M University at Galveston for the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital & Educational Outreach Center project. The RFQ solicits statements of qualifications from Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms to design an 11,700 GSF facility located in Galveston, Texas, which will support the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research. The facility will be capable of treating up to 30 turtles across two wards and include public outreach features such as an entry lounge and viewing gallery. Qualifications must be uploaded to e-Builder by 2:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with the Owner potentially selecting three or more top qualified respondents for interviews.
The project has a total Planning Amount of $17,000,000, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $12,750,000. The remaining funds will cover fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. The facility is designed to enhance research, conservation, and public education, with over 85% of the space dedicated to clinical use. Interested firms must access the RFQ documents through a specific e-Builder link and follow the registration instructions, with all addendums to be posted within the e-Builder site. Contact for questions is Justin Lorance from The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction.
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The Texas A&M University System RFQ-10-3368 – Request for Qualifications
Texas A&M University at Galveston Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital & Educational Outreach Center
Galveston, Texas
The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C) on behalf of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Owner) and Texas A&M University at Galveston are soliciting statements of qualifications for selection of an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm for the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital & Educational Outreach Center project (#10-3368) for Texas A&M University at Galveston in Galveston, Texas, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital and Educational Outreach Center is a new 11,700 GSF (approximately 7,000 NSF) facility located between the existing wastewater treatment plant and the future Pelican Island Bridge, offering public access near campus. Designed to support the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, the facility will treat up to 30 turtles across two wards, with dedicated spaces for nutrition, laundry, life systems monitoring, and future clinical expansion. Public outreach features include an entry lounge with non-releasable turtle ambassadors and a viewing gallery into hospital operations. With over 85% of space devoted to clinical use, the Center will enhance research, conservation, and public education and become a key destination for Galveston visitors.
The Planning Amount for this project is $17,000,000. The Planning Amount includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $12,750,000. Fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies make up the balance of the Planning Amount.
This RFQ is the first step in the process for selecting an A/E firm. The RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration by the Owner. The Owner may select three (3) or more of the top qualified Respondents to present their qualifications during an interview.
** The RFQ documents must be accessed and responded to within e-Builder. The following link provides access to the RFQ package/documents:
https://tinyurl.com/4aw4m45f
Follow the instructions on the link to get registered within e-Builder. All addendums if any will be posted within this e-Builder site and not on the ESBD posting.
**Important note regarding sharing the link for this e-Builder site: ONLY THE ABOVE LINK should be shared/provided for bidders to access documents. Do not share the URL from the web browser once e-Builder is accessed.
Deadline: FP&C will accept qualifications uploaded to e-Builder until 2:00 pm Central Time, Tuesday, August 12, 2025. e-Builder will not allow uploads after the deadline. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure the qualification submission is uploaded prior to the deadline. No exceptions will be allowed for late submittals.
Any questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to:
Justin Lorance The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction Phone: (832) 795-4099 E-mail: jlorance@tamus.edu https://tinyurl.com/4aw4m45f mailto:jlorance@tamus.edu
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