ESBD_520893_1782762753448_Addenda #1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP-CMR1611-260005
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- Texas
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This is Addenda #1 to a Request for Proposal issued by The University of Texas at Austin for the Dell Medical Center Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) project, RFP-CMR1611-260005. The addenda, dated June 17, 2026, modifies the original proposal documents dated May 28, 2026, and clarifies key project parameters for prospective respondents. The project involves designing and constructing a central utility plant and enabling infrastructure to support the Dell Medical Center at a remote campus location. Construction is anticipated to commence in September 2026, with phased activation beginning in May 2028. The work includes early packages for long-lead equipment procurement, site readiness and mobilization, retention earthwork and foundation work, and multiple subsequent design packages. The original proposal deadline was stated as June 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM, with the University expecting collaborative work among the construction manager, engineer, and owner throughout design development and construction. The Architect of Record is Shepley Bulfinch and the Engineer of Record is KFI Engineers, with the University contracting separately with a Commissioning Agent.
The project is in early design phases with timelines and specifications still under development, requiring selected contractor partners to collaborate on design, packaging, and scheduling. Long-lead equipment costs are included in the construction cost limitation, and the project will establish an islanded power plant with a stand-alone central utility district in phases. The University will manage owner contingency while the contractor manages construction contingency; Liquidated Damages values are subject to negotiation. Domestic iron and steel content is required per the Uniform General Conditions for UT System Construction Projects, and the project may be subject to IRS 179D energy rebate and tax credit requirements. No VetHUB contracting goal is established, but respondents must complete good faith efforts for subcontracting notifications. The surety bond requirement has been removed, and tax exemption letters will be provided after contract execution and funding confirmation. Construction support areas on site are partially dedicated to the Dell Medical Center, with final allocation undecided at the time of the addenda.
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RFP-CMR1611-260005 Dell Medical Center, Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure Addenda 1, Page 1 of 4
ADDENDA 1
DATE: June 17, 2026 PROJECT: Dell Medical Center, Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure
RFQ NO: RFP-CMR1611-260005
OWNER: The University of Texas at Austin TO: Prospective Respondents
This Addenda forms part of Contract Documents and modifies Proposal Documents dated May 28, 2026, with amendments and additions noted below.
1. Changes to Solicitation:
1.1 Correction: 00_RFP-CMR1611-260005 DMC Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure.pdf Section 3.6.5 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.
1.2 Deletion: Requested Information - Exhibit E - Security Bond
1.3 Addition: 260615_102-1611_RFP_CMAR_MEMO added to the Public Notice
Section within Bonfire.
1.4 Addition: 260215_102-1611_RFP_CMAR_Site added to the Public Notice Section within Bonfire.
2. Questions and Answers:
2.1 Question: Please confirm that the proposal deadline is June 26th as stated in the RFP. The Bonfire portal states June 27th.
Answer: Confirmed. The RFP submittal deadline is Friday, June 26 at 11:59PM.
2.2 Question: I would like to be a subcontractor on this project. I am a certified MBE. Do I still need to submit a bid?
Answer: To pursue subcontracting opportunities, it is advisable to identify the recipient of the CMAR contract once awarded and then reach out to them directly regarding potential partnerships.
Additionally, vendors are welcome to schedule an introductory meeting with our Vendor Management team. To request a meeting, please visit our vendor portal at https://procurement.utexas.edu/affiliated-subunits/vendor-management-office/vendor-portal.
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2.3 Question: We are an Inspection and Testing company that usually represents the Owner. Are we allowed to bid on just that portion of the Project. Or does all QA and QC functions go through the contractor.
Answer: All subcontracting opportunities will go through the recipient of the CMAR contract.
To pursue subcontracting opportunities, it is advisable to identify the recipient of the CMAR contract once awarded and then reach out to them directly regarding potential partnerships.
Additionally, vendors are welcome to schedule an introductory meeting with our Vendor Management team. To request a meeting, please visit our vendor portal at https://procurement.utexas.edu/affiliated-subunits/vendor-management-office/vendor-portal.
2.4 Question: The RFQ indicates that construction is anticipated to commence in September 2026. To assist in developing accurate staffing plans, can the Owner please confirm the anticipated construction start date as well as the current estimated substantial completion and final completion dates for the project?
Additionally, if available, please clarify whether there are any phased turnover milestones or interim completion requirements currently contemplated within the project schedule.
Answer: The project is in the early phase of design, and timelines are still developing. Selected contractor partners will be expected to collaborate in design, packaging, and scheduling development. The work is anticipated to include early packages for Long-Lead Equipment, Site Readiness / Mobilization, Retention Earthwork and Foundation. The project is anticipated to have multiple design packages issued for construction. A draft milestone schedule has been provided as a Public Notice. The draft milestone schedule is located in the MEMO provided in the Public Notice section of Bonfire.
2.5 Question: 3.6.5 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.
Answer: This section has been modified.
2.6 Question: Would UT be open to an alternate delivery method (to CM@R).
Answer: The University expects that the Construction Manager, Engineer and Owner will work collaboratively and include design assist sub-contractors to further enhance the project’s constructability, cost certainty and schedule reliability. The Engineer and its consultants will examine, analyze, and incorporate as appropriate Construction Manager and design assist sub-contractor guidance regarding manufacturers, suppliers, materials, products, equipment, components, systems, assemblies, and resources
2.7 Question: Who is the A/E of Record?
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Answer: The Engineer of Record is KFI Engineers and the Architect of Record is Shepley Bulfinch.
2.8 Question: Has the CxA been selected?
Answer: The University will contract directly with a CxA; Construction partners will be expected to collaborate and facilitate commissioning activities.
2.9 Question: What is the current design status? Are there design milestones?
Answer: Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information.
2.10 Question: Is there a current OPR, BOD, design narratives, and a master utility plan available?
Answer: The project is in the early phase of design and continues to develop the OPR, BOD and Design Narratives. In addition, the University is in the process of developing a master plan that will influence the long term development for the Dell Campus for Advanced Research.
2.11 Question: Please define commissioning standards, integrated testing and possible simulated load testing requirements.
Answer: The University will contract directly with a CxA; Construction partners will be expected to collaborate and facilitate commissioning activities.
2.12 Question: Please clarify N+2 redundancy by system.
Answer: Please refer to the provided MEMO located in the Public Notice section of Bonfire.
2.13 Question: Please clarify permitting/AHJ matrix for this remote Dell Campus location.
Answer: The University of Texas at Austin is its own AHJ for many systems. The project will coordinate with public utility partners for Service Extension Requests.
Please refer to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information.
2.14 Question: Please clarify early procurement / early work package structure.
Answer: The work is anticipated to include early packages for Long-Lead Equipment, Site Readiness / Mobilization, Retention Earthwork and Foundation, and potentially multiple building packages. Please refer to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information. Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information as well.
2.15 Question: Is there a target % of HUB contract value for this project? Depending on where you look and past RFPs, this can range from 3 to 21+% Answer: There is not a VetHUB goal on this project. Respondents are required to complete a good faith effort when sending out subcontracting notifications.
2.16 Question: Please advise on how respondent's should be completing Addendix 2, Section 1 without more information or scoping of subcontractors. Is all that is needed is name and vendor ID number?
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Answer: Respondents can complete the self performing section without more information or scoping of subcontractors. Once subcontractors intentions are identified, the awarded respondent will be required to fill out a revised Subcontracting Plan and complete a Good Faith Effort.
2.17 Question: When(if at all) will an exemption letter from state sales tax be provided to CMAR & it's subcontractors?
Answer: This occurs after contract execution and funding confirmation, and is managed during the contract negotiation and administration phase.
2.18 Question: Is more information on the Dell Medical Center available including project schedule and/or load forecasts available?
Answer: Please refer to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for information regarding schedule. Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information as well.
2.19 Question: Is there a schematic site plan(above & beyond what was presented on 6/4) available for the entire campus and central utility plant for review?
Answer: The project is in the early phase of design and continues to develop the OPR, BOD and Design Narratives. In addition, the University is in the process of developing a master plan that will influence the long term development for the Dell Campus for Advanced Research. Please refer to the provided MEMO and SITE PICTURE in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information.
2.20 Question: Is there any descriptions of the phasing plan for both the DMC & CUP available? More information on the phased activation of the central utility plant will be helpful to understand the overall project scope.
Answer: Please refer to Question #5 and to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information. Provided is a schematic diagram of the master planning thinking at this time; subject to changes and open to collaboration.
Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information as well.
2.21 Question: Does the phased activation starting May '28 include islanded power generation or will the electrical system be paralleled with the utility?
Answer: Yes, the project will create an islanded power plant, in phases, and establish a stand-alone central utility district. Please refer to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information. Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information as well.
2.22 Question: Can more milestones be added indicating the engineering progress up to construction documents issued, including relevant deliverable releases related to
GMP?
Answer: The work is anticipated to include early packages for Long-Lead Equipment, Site Readiness / Mobilization, Retention Earthwork and Foundation, and potentially multiple building packages. Please refer to the provided MEMO in the Public Notice section of Bonfire for more information. Please refer to Section 2.4 of the Addenda for more information as well.
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2.23 Question: Is long-lead equipment purchased by the CMAR included in the construction cost limitation(CCL) provided in the RFP?
Answer: Yes.
2.24 Question: LDs are currently blank in the sample contract, assuming it's up for negotiation, what is UT Austin's starting point on the LD dollar value per day?
Answer: Correct, negotiations will be conducted. A starting value is not available at this time.
2.25 Question: Can examples of contingency usage & approval by UT Austin be provided?
Answer: Examples are not available. The University expects to manage some owner’s contingency and expects the contractor to carry and manage construction contingency.
2.26 Question: Please confirm domestic iron and steel content is required. Is this project taxpayer funded and/or seeking the usage of IRA tax credits?
Answer: Regarding domestic iron and steel content please refer to section 17.8 of the Uniform General Conditions for UT System Construction Projects. This identifies Domestic Iron and Steel Requirements.
Regarding if the project is taxpayer funded please refer to section 17.5 of the Uniform General Conditions for UT Systems Construction Project, which address IRS 179D that outlines the energy rebate / tax credits requirements.
2.27 Question: With a project start date of September '26 and phased activation of May '28 (~20 months); CMAR should have 2 months of float included to this point or just to substantial completion(32 months/3.2 months)?
Answer: Float should be carried to substantial completion.
2.28 Question: Is a Surety Letter acceptable in lieu of a 5% bid bond?
Answer: The surety bond section has been removed from the requirements.
2.29 Question: The site diagram included in the response to questions indicated two areas labeled “construction support”. Are these intended for use by the CM-R for the Enabling Central Utility Plant or the Dell Medical Center CM-R? Or both?
Answer: Undecided at the time; some will be dedicated to Dell Medical Center.
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