Dell Medical Center at Austin, Texas Enabling Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure

The University of Texas at Austin is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for Project No. 102-1611, the Dell Medical Center Enabling Central Utility Plant (CUP) and Infrastructure. This mission-critical healthcare project has a construction cost limitation of 400 million dollars and involves the development of a CUP facility, electrical power infrastructure with microgrid capabilities, thermal energy systems, emergency and standby power, and extensive utility distribution systems including underground tunnels and duct banks. The selected CMAR will collaborate on design, packaging, and scheduling, with an emphasis on early deliverables for long-lead equipment, site readiness, and foundation work. Proposals are evaluated on a point-based system focusing on demonstrated performance and pricing, with significant weight placed on the ability to maintain cost certainty for complex infrastructure, quality management, and the specific qualifications of on-site leadership, particularly the project manager and superintendent. The project adheres to the Texas Prevailing Wage Law and requires strict compliance with Texas state tax and child support certifications. Submissions must be made electronically via the Bonfire portal, adhering to a 50-page limit and a structured nine-package format. The procurement process includes a pre-construction phase fee and a construction phase fee percentage, with a high priority placed on operational reliability and zero tolerance for deficiencies upon project completion.