Texas A&M- Texarkana Eagle Landing Phase II: Student Housing Construction or Modular Units

Texas A&M University-Texarkana has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP Number TAMUT-RFP-0898_122024) for the Eagle Landing Phase II Student Housing project, seeking a contractor to construct or deliver 10 residential units capable of accommodating 2-4 students per bedroom. The procurement requires either two-bedroom or four-bedroom configurations with specific amenities including common living areas, bathrooms, electric HVAC systems, fiber network connections, and comprehensive fire safety systems with sprinklers and monitoring. Deliverables must be a complete turn-key solution including site engineering, pad preparation, utility design, and infrastructure connections, with units required to be move-in ready by July 31, 2025. The RFP was initially issued on December 6, 2024, with amended submission dates, including a virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for January 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and proposal submissions due by January 20, 2025, at 11:30 PM CST. Contractors must provide detailed project timelines, construction/design plans, engineering specifications, and comprehensive cost proposals covering construction, utility connections, and optional amenities like centralized or in-unit laundry facilities.

The procurement includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements in accordance with Texas Government Code 2161.252, though no specific participation percentage is mandated. Performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000, and payment bonds for contracts over $25,000. The project's first phase was previously awarded to Quality Container Builders, with potential for the partnership to extend to a Phase III. The site is located on the TAMU-Texarkana campus adjacent to existing buildings and a pond, with the university handling above-ground tree clearing and providing furniture for the units. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documents, the RFP indicates flexibility for contractors to submit alternative proposals with varying building types (new or used) and installation methods. The contract term is structured for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, suggesting potential long-term engagement for the successful bidder.