A/E RFQ - Health Education and Research Building Project - McAllen, Texas

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm to design a new Health Education and Research Building located at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen, Hidalgo County. The project involves constructing a three-story, 48,347-gross-square-foot facility focused on public health and pharmacy education, featuring flexible classrooms, specialized teaching and pharmacy labs, clinical skills areas, faculty offices, administrative suites, a library, study spaces, a testing center, makerspace, innovation studio, lounges, and gathering areas. Qualifications will be accepted through e-Builder until 2:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with the potential for up to three top-qualified respondents to be interviewed. Interested parties must access and respond to RFQ documents exclusively through the provided e-Builder link, following strict instructions about link sharing. The procurement seeks a qualified A/E firm capable of comprehensive design services for this complex educational and research facility, with an emphasis on creating integrated, functional spaces that support academic and research objectives.

The total project Planning Amount is $50,000,000, with $37,464,000 specifically available for the construction contract, with remaining funds allocated for fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. While the RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, respondents will likely need to demonstrate significant experience in educational and research facility design, particularly in healthcare and academic environments. The project will require seamless integration with existing campus infrastructure, utilities, and parking systems at the McAllen Higher Education Center. Potential respondents should anticipate a comprehensive evaluation process that will likely assess previous project experience, technical capabilities, proposed design approach, team qualifications, and understanding of the specific programmatic requirements for a health education and research facility. The successful A/E firm will be responsible for creating a design that meets the complex functional and educational needs of Texas A&M Health's emerging programs in public health and pharmacy education.