CMAR RFP - Texas A&M Center for Learning, Arts and Innovation - College Station

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm for the Center for Learning, Arts, and Innovation project located in College Station, Texas. The procurement involves selecting a qualified CMAR to provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction services for a 186,900 gross square foot facility on West Campus, which will serve as the academic and research core for the College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts. Specific deliverables include constructability guidance, cost estimates, construction schedules, and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The proposal submission is due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on December 4, 2025, through the e-Builder platform, with no exceptions for late submissions. The owner will evaluate and rank respondents based on best value according to published selection criteria, with potential interviews of CMAR firms at the discretion of the selection committee. The selection process will be conducted pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.782(e), and all questions should be directed to Andrew Lange at the Office of Facilities Planning & Construction.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The planning amount for the entire project is $235,000,000, with $172,284,000 available for the construction contract, and the remaining balance allocated to fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. Funding will be provided through The Texas A&M University System. The proposed facility aims to create flexible teaching, performance, and research spaces that integrate technology and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, potentially including a small performance venue contingent on budget constraints. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires a CMAR firm capable of delivering a complex, technology-integrated academic facility that meets the specific needs of the College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts. Interested firms should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in educational facility construction, advanced technological integration, and collaborative design approaches.