23-04 TTU Design Village - CMAR RFQ

The contract pertains to the procurement of Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) services for the Texas Tech University System’s Design Village project in Lubbock, Texas, with an estimated total project cost of approximately 167 million dollars, including a construction budget of 141 to 145 million dollars. The RFQ, posted on November 12, 2025, invites qualified firms to submit their responses electronically via the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal by December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The scope encompasses preconstruction services such as cost estimating, constructability reviews, schedule development using CPM, risk assessments, and procurement planning, culminating in the development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The CMAR will support design development, coordinate subcontractor selection, and ensure compliance with Texas Tech standards and state regulations, including project-specific standards and value engineering practices. The contractual provisions emphasize rigorous compliance with safety, bonding, and insurance requirements, explicitly prohibiting Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP). The contractor must provide qualified QA/QC personnel, maintain detailed documentation, and submit regular reports on HUB subcontracting participation, project costs, and claims history. The agreement includes tailored clauses addressing project security, bonding for subcontractors, and specific certifications related to federal restrictions, such as NDAA compliance and anti-boycott statutes. The evaluation process adopts a best-value trade-off approach, balancing technical merit—covering constructability, risk management, schedule adherence, and HUB participation—with cost considerations. The procurement process mandates comprehensive, structured proposals that include detailed cost estimates aligned with CSI MasterFormat, project schedules, key personnel resumes, and assumptions, all submitted exclusively through the designated electronic portal by the specified deadline. Overall, the contract underscores Texas Tech’s emphasis on transparency, quality, and compliance, with the owner reserving the right to reject any responses and to waive formalities to ensure project success.