Description
The Texas A&M University System is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to deliver the West Campus Vivarium in College Station, Texas. The project comprises roughly 68,890 gross sq ft of animal research space, including cage‑wash areas, animal holding rooms, and procedure rooms. The CMAR will provide pre‑construction services (constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling), submit a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and then execute the full construction, demolition of the existing Laboratory Animal Care Building, hazardous‑material abatement, and site preparation. The contract value is anchored by a Planning Amount of $135 million, with $98.5 million allocated for the construction contract. Selection will be based on best‑value criteria, and interviews may be conducted at the Owner’s discretion. Proposals must be submitted via e‑Builder by 2:00 PM CDT on 12 Nov 2026.
• Scope: CMAR pre‑construction services, GMP development, full construction, demolition, hazardous‑materials abatement.
• Facility size: ~68,890 sq ft, institutional animal‑research vivarium.
• Funding: $135 M total planning amount; $98.5 M available for construction contract.
• Delivery method: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Submission: Electronic via e‑Builder; deadline 11/12/2026 2:00 PM CDT.
• Evaluation: Best‑value ranking; optional interviews.
• Contact: Justin Lorance, Office of Facilities Planning & Construction (832) 795‑4099, [email protected].