CMAR RFP - Reynolds Medical Sciences Building Level 2 HVAC Upgrade - College Station, Texas

The Texas A&M University System, through its Office of Facilities Planning & Construction on behalf of the Board of Regents and Texas A&M University, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to deliver the Reynolds Medical Sciences Building Level 2 HVAC Upgrade in College Station, Texas. The project involves a comprehensive modernization of the mechanical systems on the second floor to enhance ventilation performance, support laboratory safety, and ensure long-term operational reliability. Key scope elements include replacing and modifying air-handling units to provide 100% outside air, installing new laboratory exhaust systems with rooftop fans and vertical risers, modifying the thermal distribution system, providing new laboratory controls, installing new ductwork throughout the floor, and replacing the ceiling grid and tiles. The selected firm must provide pre-construction services such as constructability reviews, detailed cost estimates, and construction scheduling, culminating in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project. A detailed phasing plan is required to ensure the building remains fully operational during construction with minimal disruption to ongoing research activities, and all work must meet contemporary laboratory ventilation standards. The contract is structured under the CMAR delivery method with a total Planning Amount of $12,700,000, of which $10,365,753 is allocated as the Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC), with the remainder covering fees, furnishings, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies. Proposals must be submitted via the e-Builder portal by 2:00 p.m. CDT on August 6, 2026, and late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. Offerors must register in e-Builder to access the complete RFP package and are required to include fee proposals and general conditions pricing in their submissions. The award will be made based on best value to the Owner, determined through published selection criteria and ranking evaluations, with the possibility of interviews following the initial review. All inquiries must be directed to Josh Glaze at the Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction, using the provided phone number or email. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 238220, and the procurement is conducted under state and local government authority without federal set-aside designation.