Construction Manager at Risk - Request for Qualifications Terminal A/B Reconfiguration and Rehabilitation at San Antonio International Airport

The contract involves a comprehensive reconfiguration and modernization of San Antonio International Airport's Terminals A and B, following a facility assessment by Garver LLC. The project aims to upgrade aging infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and improve operational efficiency through targeted improvements such as expanded hold rooms, renovated restrooms, updated terminal finishes, and a new airside circulation corridor connecting the terminals. Terminal B will receive upgrades to furniture, fixtures, equipment, curtain wall repairs, and ADA compliance enhancements. The design will align with the airport’s Terminal Development Plan and published standards to ensure aesthetic consistency and functional improvements, ultimately facilitating better connectivity, circulation, and passenger flow. The solicitation, issued as a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) RFQ (number 2025-055), seeks qualified firms to provide preconstruction and construction services. The procurement emphasizes strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FAA advisory circulars, federal contract provisions, and Texas statutes related to transparency and nondiscrimination. The process involves a two-step evaluation—initial qualification assessment based on experience, key personnel, and work approach, followed by interviews for shortlisted firms—with a focus on maximizing disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, which has a goal of 11.22%. The contract will be awarded based on a best value approach, considering technical qualifications and cost methodology, with final approval by the City Council. The project schedule anticipates proposal submissions by November 3, 2025, and aims for project completion aligned with subsequent design and approval phases, though specific construction timelines are not detailed in the available documentation.