RFQ/P for Construction Manager-At-Risk - New Classroom and Office Building at Sul Ross State University, Eagle Pass, Texas

The Texas State University System, on behalf of Sul Ross State University, has issued a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) for a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) project located in Eagle Pass, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to construct a new 10,000 square foot classroom and office building, with a total Construction Cost Limitation of $5,088,400. The solicitation follows a one-step selection process requiring respondents to submit qualifications, pricing proposals, and a HUB Commitment Letter in separate sealed packages. Evaluation will be comprehensive, with qualifications accounting for 50% of the total score and the proposal constituting the remaining 50%. Key evaluation criteria include safety management, construction expertise, past performance, cost control, and scheduling capabilities. The critical dates for this procurement include a posting date of May 22, 2025, with qualifications, proposals, and HUB Commitment Letters due on June 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. The project timeline spans from a Notice to Proceed for Pre-Construction Services on July 28, 2025, to Substantial Completion on August 28, 2026, with an anticipated 11-month total construction duration.

The procurement emphasizes support for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), requiring a HUB Commitment Letter as part of the submission package. Respondents will be evaluated on their commitment to supporting diverse business participation. The Owner reserves the right to interview up to five of the most qualified respondents and may select the best value respondent without conducting interviews. Liquidated damages are established at $750 per calendar day, and the project may potentially involve a pre-engineered metal building with brick/stucco exterior. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a strong preference for contractors with demonstrated expertise in educational facility construction. The total project budget is capped at $5,088,400, which represents the Construction Cost Limitation. Potential respondents should note that the procurement is open to qualified construction management firms with proven capabilities in similar educational building projects, with a particular emphasis on firms that can demonstrate comprehensive project management skills and a commitment to diversity in subcontracting.