A/E RFQ – Eagle Landing Phase 4 – Texarkana, Texas

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is issued by The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction on behalf of the Board of Regents for Texas A&M University-Texarkana to procure Architect/Engineer (A/E) design services for the Eagle Landing Phase 4 residential housing development project. The scope of work encompasses the design of six 105-bed apartment-style residence halls with a total capacity of 630 students, each featuring three floors with a combination of shared and private bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. Additional deliverables include rerouting an existing road to establish a fire lane loop around the site and planning for a future clubhouse to serve as a student collaboration and support space. The project utilizes wood frame construction with exterior enclosure composed of masonry and complementary building materials aligned with the campus identity. Qualifications must be submitted through the e-Builder platform by 2:00 PM Central Time on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with no exceptions granted for late submissions. The Owner anticipates selecting three or more top-qualified respondents for interviews following the submission deadline. Respondents should direct questions to Jeff Herring at the Office of Facilities Planning & Construction at (979) 458-7006 or jeffery.herring@tamus.edu. All RFQ documents and addendums will be posted exclusively within the e-Builder platform.

The total planning amount for Eagle Landing Phase 4 is $51,800,000, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of $38,384,544, with the remaining balance allocated to professional fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. This phased development approach directly supports Texas A&M University-Texarkana's strategic enrollment growth objective of reaching 5,000 students by 2028-2030. The RFQ documents do not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement requires qualified A/E firms capable of managing a substantial design project for institutional higher education housing with complex site planning considerations, demonstrating experience with similar residential development projects of significant scale and scope.