CMAR RFP - HEEP Laboratory Building Renovations - College Station, Texas

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is soliciting proposals for the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to manage the HEEP Laboratory Building Renovations project in College Station, Texas. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified CMAR firms capable of delivering comprehensive renovation services for a 26,624 gross square foot, Level 2 historic building. The project scope includes creating dedicated spaces for nine principal investigators, establishing a computer lab for graduate instruction, developing a human neuroscience laboratory, providing flexible testing space, and constructing supporting facilities such as conference rooms, lounges, and post-doctoral office space within the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department. The selected CMAR firm will be responsible for providing pre-construction services including constructability guidance, detailed cost estimates, and construction schedules, as well as furnishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and executing complete construction services in accordance with the Texas A&M University System's established CMAR delivery process. Evaluation will be based on best value criteria as outlined in the complete RFP documentation, with potential interviews conducted at the Owner's discretion. All proposals must be submitted through the eBuilder platform with a firm deadline of 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Prospective respondents may direct technical inquiries to David Wilkinson at the Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction at (979) 458-7043 or dwilkinson@tamus.edu.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories such as disadvantaged, minority-owned, or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project operates under a total Planning Amount of $30,000,000, with an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $21,118,753 allocated specifically for construction work, while remaining funds are designated for professional fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingency reserves. All RFP documents, addendums, and submissions must be accessed and completed through the designated eBuilder platform, which serves as the exclusive portal for this procurement. The competitive selection process is open to qualified CMAR firms meeting the technical and experience requirements outlined in the full RFP.