Centennial Park Development - Ph 2 at Post Oak Ridge SP

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Infrastructure Division is procuring construction management services through a one-step Request for Proposal (RFP) process conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269.253. The project involves the Centennial Park Development - Phase 2 at Post Oak Ridge State Park, located at 4136 County Road 105 in Lampasas, Texas, spanning 3,000 acres across Lampasas and Burnet Counties. The selected contractor will serve as Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) and will be responsible for providing pre-construction and construction services encompassing a comprehensive scope of work including park entry infrastructure, roadways, operational facilities (park headquarters, staff residences, maintenance yards), day-use facilities (trails, picnic areas, Nature Center, restrooms), overnight facilities (camping areas, mini-cabins, screened shelters), site utilities (water systems, wastewater treatment, electrical and telecommunications infrastructure), sustainable systems, site demolition, and renovation of existing structures. During the pre-construction phase, the CMR contractor must collaborate with TPWD, architects, and engineers on design development, cost estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, and permitting coordination. All proposals must be submitted electronically through TPWD's CobbleStone Vendor Gateway system by the deadline of June 30, 2026, with submissions via alternative methods not accepted. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and prospective offerors must create or utilize existing accounts within the Vendor Gateway portal to access detailed solicitation documents and submission requirements.

The CMR contractor will be responsible for establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) within contract-specified limits, with a construction cost estimate of $30 million for the overall project. The procurement includes requirements for good faith efforts to engage Veteran Heroes United in Businesses during subcontractor selection, though no specific set-aside percentages or restrictions on organizational types are detailed in the available solicitation notice. The solicitation documents do not specify information regarding incumbent contractors, other disadvantaged enterprise designations, contract term length, renewal options, or specific funding sources. Prospective offerors should access the complete solicitation through the TPWD Vendor Gateway portal for comprehensive bid requirements, evaluation criteria, and any additional technical specifications or qualifications required for participation in this procurement opportunity.