Construction Manager at Risk for Indoor Waterpark

Reeves County, Texas, is soliciting a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the design and construction of a 67,675-square-foot indoor waterpark facility located on CR 118 adjacent to the Cyclone Ballpark in Pecos, Texas, with an estimated total project value of $54 million. The facility will feature a lazy river, multiple slides, a children’s play structure, a surf machine, an outdoor pool, food and beverage outlets, and related mechanical and structural systems. The contract requires the CMAR to provide pre-construction services including constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, and subcontractor selection, culminating in the development and acceptance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price. The project must comply with Texas Government Code §2269.255 for subcontractor procurement and adhere to prevailing wage requirements. The solicitation, issued as RFP-26-008, opened on May 7, 2026, and the deadline for proposals was extended to June 2, 2026, with submissions required via the Bonfire portal or in sealed physical packets to the Reeves County Purchasing Department. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with the highest weights assigned to proposed fees (30 points) and personnel qualifications (25 points), followed by previous CMAR experience (15 points), indoor waterpark experience (10 points), project schedule (10 points), and references (10 points). The evaluation uses a trade-off approach, not LPTA, allowing for balanced consideration of technical merit and cost. Bidders must submit detailed resumes of key personnel, three government project references, and complete ethical certifications including anti-terrorism, bid integrity, ethical conduct, and health insurance benefits disclosures. Insurance requirements mandate a $1 million Commercial General Liability policy, a $10 million umbrella policy, and Workers’ Compensation as stipulated by law, along with 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds. The contract execution must use AIA Document A133-2019 and be completed within ten days of award. The facility will be constructed on-site with all inspection and acceptance occurring at the project location, and the CMAR is responsible for erosion control, independent testing, commissioning, and coordination with utility providers. No federal contracting clauses or accounting codes are applicable, as this is a local government procurement under Texas statutes, and the solicitation does not require UEI,