CMR for Texas Finance Commission – New Building

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMR) to provide pre‑construction and construction management services for a new three‑story, 63,500 sq ft office building and associated parking at 3500 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX. The procurement follows a two‑step process: Step 1 evaluates experience and qualifications; Step 2 (limited to the top five qualifiers) solicits pricing. The project’s construction budget (“Cost of Work”) is $38,263,728, with a separate allowance for CMR fees. The contract requires a 365‑day pre‑construction phase and a 365‑day construction phase, with work to commence within 30 days of a Notice to Proceed. Mandatory pre‑submittal teleconferences, a mandatory site visit, and strict compliance (e.g., cybersecurity training, E‑Verify, de‑barment checks) are required. • Scope: Demolition of existing Building 10, new three‑story office building (63,500 sf), and 230 new parking spaces. • Delivery method: Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMR) under Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter F. • Budget: $38.26 M cost of work (excluding CMR fees and general conditions). • Schedule: Pre‑construction 365 days; construction 365 days; start within 30 days of NTP. • Key dates: RFQ issued 9/15/2026; Pre‑submittal conferences 9/29 & 9/30 2026; Questions due 10/06/2026; Submission deadline 10/14/2026 3:00 PM; Site visit 11/03/2026 (mandatory); Pricing deadline 11/12/2026. • Mandatory participation: Pre‑submittal teleconferences, site visit, electronic submission via OpenGov portal. • Evaluation: Step 1 – experience/qualifications; Step 2 – price proposals from up to five shortlisted firms. • Compliance: Asbestos abatement excluded, third‑party testing provided by TFC, extensive certifications (E‑Verify, cybersecurity, de‑barment, boycott certifications, etc.). • Contract type: Two‑step CMR award with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to be negotiated after Step 2.