Construction of Shop Building in Temple, TX

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new pre‑engineered metal shop building at its Research & Extension Center in Temple, TX. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, freight, and required bonding costs, and submit a unit‑price bid for each line item. The project includes site development, foundation work, structural steel framing, roofing, wall systems, interior partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, accessibility, and full close‑out documentation. Bidders must provide insurance, a subcontracting plan (if the contract exceeds $100 k), and may attend a pre‑bid subcontracting webinar on 9/24/2026. • Scope covers complete new‑construction of a shop building (foundations, steel frame, metal envelope, MEP, interior finishes, ADA compliance). • Mandatory pre‑bid site inspection required; subcontracting plan required for contracts ≥ $100,000, with a 1 % VetHUB goal. • Bid window opens 9/28/2026 and closes 10/21/2026; bid opening is virtual on 10/21/2026 at 2 PM CT, with award expected within 60 days thereafter.