ESBD_568031_1792010398909_02-3457 CMAR RFP Information Sheet - West Campus Vivarium.pdf
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This is a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Request for Proposals information sheet issued by the Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction on behalf of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System and Texas A&M University for the West Campus Vivarium project in College Station, Texas. The project involves selecting a CMAR firm to provide pre-construction services including constructability guidance, cost estimates, and construction schedules, establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price, and perform complete construction services. The new West Campus Vivarium will encompass approximately 68,890 gross square feet and will feature cage wash areas, animal holding rooms of varying capacities, and procedure rooms to support diverse research activities. The facility will relocate research and administrative functions currently housed in the Laboratory Animal Care Building (LARR), which will subsequently be decommissioned, have hazardous materials abated, and be demolished. The project is designated as a Priority 1 expense and will comply with federal requirements from the USDA and NIH, as well as accreditation standards from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). The facility will be located off Agronomy Road adjacent to the Office of the State Chemist building, with the site allowing for future expansion. Proposals must be submitted through eBuilder by 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with no exceptions permitted for late submissions.
The Planning Amount for the project is $135,000,000, with an Amount Available for Construction Contract of $98,477,732; the remaining balance covers fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. Respondents will be ranked based on "best value" for the Owner according to published selection criteria, with interviews of CMAR firms possible at the Owner's option. The RFP is being conducted pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.782(e). Respondents are required to complete a State of Texas Subcontracting Plan form, and the Owner has provided a tutorial video to assist with accurate completion of this form. All RFP documents must be accessed and responded to within eBuilder; addendums will be posted on the eBuilder site and not on other platforms. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Justin Lorance at the Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction at (832) 795-4099 or jlorance@tamus.edu.
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The Texas A&M University System RFP-02-3457 - CMAR Request for Proposals
West Campus Vivarium Texas A&M University College Station, 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, 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 West Campus Vivarium (#02-3457) for Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
The new West Campus Vivarium is projected to encompass approximately 68,890 gross square feet, featuring extensive cage wash areas, large and small capacity animal holding rooms, and versatile procedure rooms to accommodate a wide range of research activities. Research and administrative functions currently located in the Laboratory Animal Care Building (LARR) building will relocate to this new facility.
As part of this project, the existing LARR building will be decommissioned, hazardous materials will be abated, and the facility will be demolished, once the users have vacated. This work will be considered a Priority 1 expense.
The new West Campus Vivarium facility is programmed to meet both current and future research needs, ensuring compliance with federal agency requirements, including those from the USDA and NIH (PHS), as well as accreditation standards set by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). This initiative follows the findings of the Vivarium Facilities Survey conducted by the Division of Research in September 2024, which highlighted the critical need for upgraded and expanded animal research spaces. The development of these facilities will support Texas A&M's commitment to advancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare. This facility will be located off Agronomy Road, adjacent to the Office of the State Chemist building. The large buildable area on the site allows for future expansion for both the West Campus Vivarium and the Office of the State Chemist.
The Planning Amount for the project is $135,000,000, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $98,477,732. 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/475uy39h
State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) Guidance: To assist respondents in completing the required State of Texas SP form, our Procurement team has developed a brief tutorial addressing common errors and questions. The video may be accessed using the following link: How to Complete the State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) Form. Vendors are strongly encouraged to review the tutorial before submitting their SP form to help ensure accuracy and completeness. Questions may be directed to the Procurement team at so-hubprogram@tamus.edu.
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. CDT, Thursday, November 12, 2026. 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:
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/475uy39h https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJgsPnqH2w&feature=youtu.be mailto:so-hubprogram@tamus.edu mailto:jlorance@tamus.edu
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