CMAR RFP - Texas A&M-Texarkana Athletics Complex

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Texas A&M-Texarkana Athletics Complex project through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement involves a comprehensive two-phase athletics facility development designed to support the university's transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II athletics. The project will construct baseball, softball, and tennis facilities, with Phase 1 establishing foundational elements including VIP parking, a central plaza, and initial baseball and softball stadiums, and Phase 2 completing the complex with expanded seating, press boxes, VIP suites, a donor/concessions building, eight tennis courts, and an entry building. Proposals must be submitted electronically through e-Builder by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with selection based on a "best value" evaluation method using published selection criteria. The RFP will be conducted under Texas Education Code 51.782(e), and potential respondents must access the complete RFP package through the specified e-Builder link. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Jeff Herring at (979) 458-7006 or jeffery.herring@tamus.edu.

The total planning amount for the project is $23,000,000, with $18,000,000 allocated specifically for the construction contract, with remaining funds designated for fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. While the RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, potential respondents will need to demonstrate significant qualifications in complex athletic facility construction and understanding of NCAA facility requirements. The project is located in Bastrop County, Texas, and involves creating modern, NCAA-compliant sports facilities for Texas A&M University-Texarkana. The procurement allows for potential interviews following the initial ranking of proposals, suggesting that technical competence and demonstrated experience will be critical evaluation factors. Interested construction management firms should carefully review the complete RFP documentation and be prepared to showcase their expertise in large-scale university athletic complex development.