CMAR RFP - BCDC ALIAS Texas Hangar Project - RELLIS Campus

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the BCDC ALIAS Texas Hangar Project located at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas. The procurement involves developing a new 40,000 square foot facility specifically designed to support the Aircrew Labor In-cockpit Automation System (ALIAS). The facility will include two hangar bays accommodating Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and Boeing CH-47 Chinook aircraft, along with supporting spaces for simulation, testing, data operations, and staff functions. Proposals must be submitted electronically through e-Builder by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on September 25, 2025, with strict adherence to submission guidelines. The selection process will be based on "best value" criteria, with the Owner reserving the right to conduct interviews with potential contractors. The project specifications include a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) with concrete floors, aircraft lifts and cranes, apron space, and utility extensions. The Owner will evaluate proposals using published selection criteria to determine the most qualified CMAR firm.

The total Planning Amount for the project is $9,150,000, with $6,705,000 specifically allocated for the Construction Contract (AACC). The remaining funds will cover professional fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and project contingencies. Additional project elements include a communications tower, fuel storage area, staff parking, and a mobile Ground Control Station. The project is being developed with support from the State of Texas, suggesting potential state-level funding or oversight. While the RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation for potential participation guidelines. The project's specialized nature, involving advanced aviation technology and military aircraft support infrastructure, indicates that respondents will likely need significant experience in complex aerospace and military facility construction. Potential bidders should possess robust qualifications in designing and constructing high-tech, mission-critical facilities with specialized technological and structural requirements.