CMAR RFP - Texas A&M-Fort Worth Research and Innovation Building A - Fort Worth, Texas

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm for the Research & Innovation Building A project located in Fort Worth, Texas. This procurement is conducted under Texas Education Code 51.782(e) and involves selecting a contractor to provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction services for a new research facility. The selected CMAR firm will be responsible for delivering pre-construction services including constructability guidance, detailed cost estimates, and construction schedules, with the ultimate goal of developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project. Proposals must be submitted electronically through eBuilder by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on December 10, 2025, 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 at the Owner's discretion. Key submission requirements include fee proposals, general conditions pricing, and comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating the firm's capabilities in research facility construction.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is open to qualified CMAR firms capable of supporting a complex research and innovation building project. The proposed facility will serve as a central hub for public and private research development activities on the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, designed to foster collaboration between academic programs, research initiatives, state agencies, and industry partners. The project planning amount will be defined during pre-construction efforts, suggesting flexibility in potential project scope and budget. Interested firms can obtain additional information by contacting Russ Wallace at The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction via phone at (979) 458-7000 or email at rwallace@rkci.com. All addendums and project documents will be exclusively posted within the designated eBuilder portal, emphasizing the importance of careful and consistent monitoring of the procurement platform throughout the selection process.