NE Science Building and Backfill Redevelopment CMAR Step 1

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a comprehensive science building redevelopment project at its Northeast Campus in Hurst, Texas. The procurement is a two-step Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process designed to select a contractor for preconstruction and construction services involving the consolidation of two existing science education facilities into a single new building. The project also includes renovating vacated science buildings to create additional staff and classroom spaces. Interested firms must submit qualifications through the Bonfire bid portal by Friday, November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a virtual initial public conference scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The selection process will involve evaluating RFQ responses, creating a shortlist of qualified firms, requesting fee proposals, reviewing those proposals, and conducting interviews to make a final selection. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the firm's technical qualifications, experience with similar educational facility projects, project approach, and team capabilities.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the provided documentation, interested firms should be prepared to demonstrate significant experience in educational facility construction and renovation. The project contact is Darren King, Construction Purchasing Manager, who can be reached at darren.king@tccd.edu for additional information. The procurement follows Texas Government Code guidelines for CMAR selection, which suggests a competitive and thorough vetting process. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, educational facility construction projects of this nature typically represent significant capital investments, potentially ranging from several million to tens of millions of dollars. Potential respondents should be licensed contractors with proven experience in complex educational facility development, capable of managing both preconstruction planning and full construction services for a comprehensive campus development project.