RFP CMAR WATER PARK PROJECT

Reeves County, Texas, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a comprehensive waterpark project through RFP No. 25-017. The procurement follows a two-step process under Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, seeking a contractor to provide both pre-construction and construction services for a waterpark facility totaling approximately 64,953 square feet. The facility will include basement, first, and second floor spaces with various aquatic features such as leisure pools, activity pools, slides, and support facilities. Evaluation criteria for the first step include previous related experience (35 points), personnel qualifications (25 points), project schedule (5 points), and references (5 points), with the second step involving cost evaluation (30 points) and potential interviews (10 points). Key deadlines include questions due by August 15, 2025 at 3 PM, proposal submissions due August 28, 2025 before 11 AM CST, and a tentative award date of September 8, 2025. The project is designed by Parkhill of El Paso, Texas, with an estimated construction budget of $48,000,000.

The CMAR will be required to publicly advertise and bid all subcontractor work in compliance with Texas Government Code requirements. Payment and performance bonds must be provided for 100% of the project budget from a surety company authorized in Texas, to be submitted within 10 calendar days of contract execution. The contractor will be reimbursed for work costs plus a fee under a guaranteed maximum price structure. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned, the comprehensive evaluation process suggests a competitive selection method that emphasizes experience, qualifications, and cost-effectiveness. The project will be located in Reeves County, with proposal opening scheduled for 11:05 AM on August 28, 2025, in Conference Room 212. The county reserves the right to contract separately with testing and commissioning services, potentially offering additional opportunities for specialized contractors in the waterpark project.