CMAR - Construction of Fire Department Facilities

The City of McKinney, Texas is requesting qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the design and construction of McKinney Fire Department Facilities under a two-step selection process, with Step 1 qualifications due September 24, 2026 and a pre-submittal conference on September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT.

The procurement is being conducted pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269. The scope encompasses two primary components: the McKinney Driver Training Pad, Classroom and Storage Building (DTCS) Project with a budget of approximately $12 million, including a 350-foot by 600-foot driver training pad, multi-purpose training classrooms, apparatus storage bays, and associated facilities for both the Fire Department and Police Department; and a future Fire Station with an approximate cost of $15 million and approximately 16,000 square feet. The architect for all projects is Conduit Architecture + Design.

Respondents must demonstrate experience with similar fire department facilities, public projects of comparable scope and complexity, strong safety records, and qualified personnel. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence, $4 million aggregate), Workers' Compensation with Texas statutory limits, Business Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5 million). Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for late completion.

The City will select up to five respondents based on Step 1 qualifications for advancement to Step 2, which will solicit pre-construction services fees, construction services fees, staffing plans, detailed project schedules, and bond ratings. Step 1 evaluation uses a 100-point scale: 40 points for firm and individual qualifications, 25 points for capability and capacity, 20 points for references, 10 points for proposed project schedule, and 5 points for submittal completeness. Step 2 adds 25 points and interviews add 25 points for a potential maximum of 150 points. The interpretation deadline is September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Step 2 RFP issuance is scheduled for October 6, 2026, with interviews potentially on October 19 and anticipated award recommendation by November 3, 2026. Step 1 submittals are limited to 30 pages, delivered electronically via Bonfire or by mail/hand delivery to Tracey Epps, Procurement Services Manager.