East Dining Hall Phase 3 Upgrades

SSC Services for Education is conducting a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) procurement for the East Dining Hall Phase 3 Upgrades project at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, located within Ochiltree County. The project involves comprehensive renovations of the first and second floors of the dining hall, including extensive demolition, installation of a new elevator, interior storefront walls, foldable glass partitions, egress doors, and upgrades to wall, floor, and ceiling finishes, along with new millwork, equipment, furniture, lighting, and MEP utilities. Proposals are due on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the project anticipated to start on October 3, 2025, and be completed by August 17, 2026. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on the firm's construction management capabilities, team qualifications, past performance, cost control, scheduling abilities, safety management, and knowledge of current construction technologies. Evaluation criteria will focus on "best value" considerations, examining the firm's experience, qualifications, and potential benefits to SSC and the Texas A&M University System.

The procurement includes a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) component, with a goal of achieving or exceeding 21.5% HUB participation for building construction. Respondents must submit a comprehensive HUB Participation Plan and will be required to provide monthly HUB Progress Assessment Reports with each pay application. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project requires firms to outline pre-construction and construction phase fees, including detailed pricing schedules and costing methodologies. Interested parties must submit proposals that include comprehensive information about their organizational structure, current work volume, existing contracts, and potential conflicts of interest. The procurement is open to construction firms capable of managing a complex renovation project using the CMAR delivery method, with technical inquiries to be directed to Phoung Le from Tipton and Associates and procedural questions to be addressed to SSC Project Manager Dondi Powers. Proposals should be mailed or hand-delivered to SSC Service Solutions at the WTAMU Physical Plant.