Request for Qualifications to Provide Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) Services for the Town Hall Plaza Park Renovation Project

The City of Southlake, Texas, located in Tarrant County, is soliciting qualifications from Construction Manager at-Risk (CMAR) firms to provide preconstruction and construction phase services for the Town Hall Plaza Park Renovation Project (RFQual2602C360ME260012). The comprehensive park redevelopment encompasses landscape and hardscape work, a new gazebo, pond retaining wall reconstruction, drainage improvements, shade structures, fountain enhancements, pedestrian safety improvements with permanent closure of Fountain Place, and necessary infrastructure repairs and replacements. This is a two-step CMAR selection process in which the RFQ serves as the first step to identify up to three most-qualified candidates for invitation to submit detailed proposals. Qualifications will be evaluated on a 200-point scale based on team qualifications, proven project success on similar park and plaza renovation projects, and firm stability. Key dates include a pre-submittal conference on April 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Southlake Town Hall; written questions due by April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM with answers by April 30, 2026; and Statement of Qualifications submissions due electronically via the Bonfire portal by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The RFP will be issued to pre-qualified candidates on May 20, 2026, with proposals due June 17, 2026, interviews scheduled for June 25, 2026, CMAR selection anticipated for June 29, 2026, contract negotiations completed by July 20, 2026, and City Council award expected in August 2026. Project kickoff is anticipated for August 2026, with 60% plans and estimate submission due in October 2026. The CMAR contract will initially be awarded for preconstruction phase services only, with construction phase services contingent upon City Council acceptance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment.

Respondents must be prime CMAR firms only and may not submit as sub-consultants or subcontractors. All Statement of Qualifications submissions must be limited to 20 single-sided pages or 10 double-sided pages, excluding cover materials and resumes. Respondents must comply with Texas statutes HB 89, SB 252, SB 13, and SB 19 regarding boycotts and discriminatory practices, submit Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), and execute a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire if required under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. The City's Capital Improvements Program reflects a construction budget of $15.74 million with full funding expected in FY28. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the RFQ documentation. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the available procurement materials.