Memorial Unit - Construct Water Treatment Plant - Step 1

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting qualifications for a Construction Manager-at-Risk to oversee design, construction, and closeout of a Water Treatment Plant at the Memorial Unit correctional facility in Rosharon, Van Zandt County, with Step One qualifications due November 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. This is a two-step procurement: TDCJ will select up to five qualified firms to proceed to Step Two pricing submissions due January 20, 2027, with award projected for June 2, 2027.

The project separates potable from agricultural water systems and establishes the Brazosport Water Authority as the sole drinking water source for inmate, staff, and residential uses. Respondents must demonstrate relevant CM@R experience in the public sector with evidence of at least five similar projects completed within the past ten years. The estimated construction budget and Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Cost of Work is $10,049,000, comprising approximately seven months of pre-construction services and 19 months of construction, commencing within ten calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. A bid bond deposit equal to 5 percent of the total GMP ($502,450) is required.

All respondents must complete a State of Texas Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith effort to meet a 3 percent participation goal for Veterans Heroes United in Business. Step Two scoring allocates 40 points for compensation and fees and 60 points for Step One criteria: experience and qualifications (30 percent weight), methodology and budget/schedule compliance (20 percent weight), quality control and safety programs (10 percent weight), and litigation history (pass/fail requirement). A non-mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026, with the question deadline set at October 28, 2026. Insurance, performance, and payment bonds are required upon contract award. Submissions must be made electronically through the Euna Bonfire portal with virtual openings conducted via Microsoft Teams.