CMAR RFP – Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics Complex Phase II – Texarkana, Texas

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction, on behalf of Texas A&M University-Texarkana, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to deliver the Athletics Complex Phase II project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process conducted pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.782(e). The procurement encompasses the design and construction of two major facilities: a Football Practice Field and Track facility featuring a 5,269 GSF metal support building with dressing areas, restrooms, offices, and storage; a synthetic turf practice field with NCAA-compliant goal posts, scoreboard, and LED field lighting; an eight-lane NCAA Division II-compliant running track with field event areas; and modular aluminum bleachers with approximately 250-seat capacity; and a Tennis Complex consisting of eight uncovered NCAA Division II-compliant tennis courts with a covered central viewing deck. The selected CMAR firm will provide comprehensive pre-construction services including constructability guidance, cost estimates, and construction schedules; establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); and perform complete construction services. Proposals must be submitted through eBuilder by 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with no exceptions for late submissions. Selection will be based on "best value" to the Owner according to published selection criteria, and interviews with CMAR firms may be conducted at the Owner's discretion. All RFP package documents must be accessed and completed within eBuilder, and all addendums will be posted on the eBuilder site. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Jeff Herring at the Office of Facilities Planning & Construction at (979) 458-7006 or jeffery.herring@tamus.edu.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, nor is information provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The Planning Amount for the project is $16,039,600, with an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $13,055,836, with the remaining balance allocated to fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. There is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the project scope. Interested firms should access all project information and submission instructions exclusively through the eBuilder platform using the provided link.