CMAR RFP - Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital & Educational Outreach Center

The Texas A&M University System is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP-10-3368) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to develop a Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital & Educational Outreach Center located in Galveston County. The project involves constructing an 11,700 gross square foot facility near the existing wastewater treatment plant and future Pelican Island Bridge, with specific requirements to treat up to 30 turtles across two clinical wards and provide public outreach spaces. Proposals will be accepted through e-Builder until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with the selected CMAR firm expected to provide comprehensive pre-construction services including cost estimates and construction schedules. The selection process will be conducted under Texas Education Code 51.782(e), with the Owner ranking respondents based on "best value" criteria and potential interviews of CMAR firms at the Owner's discretion. Key project objectives include supporting the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, with over 85% of the facility dedicated to clinical use and featuring an entry lounge with non-releasable turtle ambassadors and a viewing gallery into hospital operations.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project's total Planning Amount is $17,000,000, which includes $12,750,000 Available for Construction Contract (AACC), with remaining funds allocated for fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The facility will be a new construction project integrating specialized veterinary and research infrastructure for sea turtle rehabilitation. The project's substantial budget and specialized nature suggest a complex procurement process that will likely require significant technical expertise in marine animal healthcare facility design and construction. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate advanced capabilities in scientific facility construction, animal care infrastructure, and educational outreach space design.