CMAR Ella Austin Community Center Renovation

The City of San Antonio Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to provide design and construction services for the Ella Austin Community Center Renovation project. The project includes demolition of several existing buildings, full renovation of the 39,894 SF main building, partial renovation of the gymnasium, and construction of a new 4,600 SF Senior Center building. Site development will also include new parking, upgrades to the existing parking lot, a new drop-off area, central courtyard, playground, and relocation of the community garden. The CMAR firm will be integrated into a city-led team as part of a progressive Construction Manager at Risk delivery method and will be required to provide preconstruction and construction phase services, including cost modeling, scheduling, constructability reviews, and subcontractor procurement and management. The total project budget is $23 million, with $23 million coming from the 2012-2027 Bond Program and an additional $11.5 million from the Inner-City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has a due date of February 16, 2024, and the anticipated contract award and notice to proceed is scheduled for August/September 2024.

The City is seeking to award a CMAR contract and requires 20% subcontracting to Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and 3% to African American Business Enterprises (AABE). Respondents must also comply with the City's local preference program and veteran-owned small business tracking requirements. The total project budget is $23 million, with an additional $11.5 million from a local Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.