CMAR 5297 I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility

The New Mexico State University is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) to design‑ build the I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility, a multidisciplinary research complex featuring cleanrooms, high‑bay testing areas, AI/ML server rooms, and specialized labs for semiconductor, chemical, and power‑electronics research. The CMAR will provide pre‑construction services, develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), manage construction, and handle close‑out and commissioning. The project must meet New Mexico public‑works requirements, including bonding, insurance, and preference points for resident or veteran businesses. • Scope includes new building construction, utilities, heavy and trade construction, and ongoing maintenance/repair services (commodity codes 90900‑91400). • Required deliverables: GMP, detailed cost estimates, schedule, risk registers, sustainability plan, and extensive documentation for commissioning and warranty. • Mandatory qualifications: valid contractor license, New Mexico public‑works registration, bonding capacity ≥ $25.5 M, no debarment, and compliance with state procurement statutes. • Timeline: Bids open 9 Oct 2026, site‑visit 14 Oct 2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 19 Oct 2026, bid deadline 2 Nov 2026, construction slated to start June 2027 with substantial completion May 2028. • Budget: Total project budget ≈ $27.6 M (MACC $21 M); CMAR fee expected as a percentage of cost.