Construction Manager At-Risk for PEC Phase 2 CFA Allen Ave Public Water Line

Tarrant County Hospital District d/b/a JPS Health Network is soliciting a Construction Manager at-Risk for PEC Phase 2 CFA Allen Avenue Public Water Line in Fort Worth, Texas, with proposals due October 30, 2026. The procurement requires compliance with Texas prevailing wage and subcontractor procurement rules under Texas Government Code sections 2258 and 2269.255–2269.257, and mandates S/W/MBE/HUB contracting goals.

The scope consists of procuring and installing a new 8-inch water line alongside Allen Avenue from May Street to Jennings Avenue, connecting to an existing 8-inch water line on May Street and an 18-inch water main on Jennings Avenue. The work includes fire and domestic water service connections but excludes irrigation service. The work area is on the public street directly south of the PEC building at 1652 May Street.

The delivery structure follows a two-phase model. Preconstruction Services commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed; the Construction Manager must submit a Preliminary Project Schedule within ten days of agreement execution and a Final Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal no later than 30 days from written notice to proceed. The Owner retains the right to reject the proposal and either terminate the agreement or require value engineering and resubmission. Construction Phase begins upon execution of the Final Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment.

Compensation for Preconstruction Services is a lump sum fee plus reimbursable expenses, payable within 30 days of Owner and Project Manager approval. Construction Phase compensation is Cost of the Work plus a Construction Manager's Fee, guaranteed not to exceed the Final Guaranteed Maximum Price. Changes to the Construction Manager's Fee use the same percentage basis for both increases and decreases. Subcontractor overhead and profit on increased work costs cap at 10% and 5% respectively, with total overhead and profit across all tiers not exceeding 15% of direct labor and material costs. Construction Manager-owned equipment rental rates may not exceed 70% of standard area rental rates. Liquidated damages are $200 per day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion by the required date. The Architect is Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., with Scott Gibson, P.E. as representative. The Project Manager is Susan O'Donnell, Sr. Manager, Construction Projects.