CMR for DPS Joe E. King Law Enforcement Center in Brazoria County

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is seeking a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) for the Department of Public Safety's Joe King Law Enforcement Center project located in Angleton, Texas. The procurement involves constructing a new approximately 15,000 square foot training facility that will include classrooms, gymnasium, locker rooms, weight room, and offices, along with utility extensions and site amenities. The project is designated as TFC Project #23-006-2544 and will follow a two-step procurement process, with mandatory pre-submittal teleconferences scheduled for June 3 and 4, 2025, and qualifications submissions due on June 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the CMR's experience, qualifications, methodology, budget/schedule compliance, and quality/safety programs, with an 80% scoring weight in Step One and 20% for compensation and fees in Step Two. The total contract period is estimated at 825 calendar days, comprising a 400-day preconstruction phase and a 425-day construction period, with an anticipated project award by the Commission on August 21, 2025, and contract execution by September 15, 2025. The selected CMR will be responsible for preconstruction services, design collaboration, cost estimating, and full construction management, with a total estimated construction budget of $4,350,000.

The project includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 21.1% for building construction, requiring respondents to submit a detailed HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating commitment to utilizing disadvantaged businesses. Vendors must navigate the B2G online system to complete their HUB compliance documentation, with options including 100% HUB participation, meeting the goal, demonstrating good faith efforts, or self-performing. The contract is contingent on continued funding availability, and the Texas Facilities Commission reserves the right to terminate or modify the contract if funds become unavailable. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2025, to provide potential bidders an opportunity to examine the project location. The procurement will require comprehensive insurance, bonding, and compliance with state regulations, including prevailing wage rates and specific procurement standards. The contract will include mechanisms for cost management, such as a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and specific contingency provisions to manage potential cost variations.