CMAR RFP - Biology Teaching & Research Building - Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University System is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Biology Teaching & Research Building project located in College Station, Texas. The Request for Proposals (RFP-02-3330) solicits qualified firms to provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction services for a new 184,651 gross square foot facility on the main campus. Key deliverables include constructability guidance, precise cost estimations, detailed construction schedules, and full project implementation for a facility designed to support biological research across multiple strategic focus areas. The proposed building will feature four classroom spaces, a Science Peer Learning Center, flexible research laboratories, shared core facilities, and a vivarium capable of accommodating up to 36 principal investigators. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on October 23, 2025, with the selection process conducted through e-Builder, where firms will be evaluated and ranked based on providing the "best value" according to published selection criteria. All potential CMAR firms must follow specific registration instructions on the e-Builder platform and direct any questions to Ashley Ordener Cottrell at The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction.

The total project planning amount is $220,000,000, with $164,990,000 specifically allocated for the construction contract. While the RFP does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, potential respondents should carefully review all documentation for any implicit procurement guidelines. The facility will be constructed on the site of former Engineering Activities Buildings and will incorporate advanced learning technologies, modular research spaces, and integrated collaborative areas. Bidders should note that all project addendums will be posted exclusively on the e-Builder platform, necessitating careful and consistent monitoring of the procurement portal. The project represents a significant investment in biological research infrastructure, with the potential to enhance Texas A&M University's research capabilities across multiple scientific disciplines. The successful CMAR firm will play a critical role in bringing this complex, technologically advanced research facility from conceptual design to functional reality, working closely with university stakeholders to meet precise institutional research and educational objectives.