ESBD_448302_1755806153345_23-3423 CMAR RFP Information Sheet.pdf

The Texas A&M University System RFP-23-3423 - CMAR Request for Proposals

Health Education and Research (McAllen) Texas A&M Health

McAllen, 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 Health, is accepting proposals for the selection process to enter into a contract with a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to provide pre-construction services such as constructability guidance, cost estimates, and construction schedules; provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); and perform complete construction services consistent with the CMAR construction delivery process as utilized by The Texas A&M University System for the Health Education and Research (McAllen) project (#23-3423) for Texas A&M Health in McAllen, Texas.

The Health Education and Research Building, a three-story, 48,347-gross-square-foot facility in McAllen, Texas, will be the third building at Texas A&M University's Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). Located north of the campus's planned central quad, it will provide student support, education, and research spaces to address regional demand for public health and pharmacy education, as well as general academic and student success needs. The building will include flexible classrooms, specialized teaching and pharmacy labs, clinical skills areas, faculty offices, administrative suites, and a library with study and collaboration spaces. Additional student-focused amenities will feature a testing center, makerspace, innovation studio, lounges, and gathering areas, all integrated with ongoing campus infrastructure, utilities, and parking.

The Planning Amount for the project is $50,000,000, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $37,464,000. Fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies make up the balance of the Planning Amount.

This RFP is the process for selecting a CMAR 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 Respondents in the order that they provide the “best value” for the Owner based on the published selection criteria and on the ranking evaluations. Interviews of CMAR firms may follow at the Owner’s option.

** The RFP package/documents must be accessed and responded to within e‐Builder. The following link provides access to the RFP package/documents:

https://tinyurl.com/5n7drtxx 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 eBuilder 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 proposals uploaded to e‐Builder until 2:00 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, September 18, 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 RFP shall be directed to:

Chase Miller The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction Phone: (979) 458-7064 E-mail: chase.miller@tamus.edu https://tinyurl.com/5n7drtxx mailto:chase.miller@tamus.edu